Patriots news for the week of 7/14

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Patriots | No Starter at DT Yet - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:27:22 -0700

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports that the New England Patriots really do not have a starter at defensive tackle yet. The depth chart features second-year DT Jarvis Green and rookie DT Dan Klecko. Other options at tackle would be rookie DT Ethan Kelley and DT Ken Kocher.

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Patriots | Replacements at CB? - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:20:10 -0700

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports that New England Patriots CB Tyrone Poole and rookie CB Eugene Wilson are the top two candidates in line to try to wrest the starting left cornerback job from CB Otis Smith, who turns 38 in October.

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Patriots | Coaches Return to Foxboro - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:24:35 -0700

According to Michael Felger of the Boston Herald, New England Patriots coaches returned to Foxboro on Monday, July 14, and players will begin coming in later this week, even though the first day of training camp isn't until Wednesday, July 23 at Gillette Stadium.

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Patriots | Conaty Will Be Important Backup - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 06:24:48 -0700

The Boston Globe reports New England Patriots C Bill Conaty was signed to be a backup, but could fill in as a starter if someone gets injured.

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Patriots | Klecko Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:55:24 -0700

The New England Patriots have announced the official signing of rookie DT Dan Klecko to a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Klecko was one of the team's fourth-round selections this year

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Patriots | Samuel Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:56:07 -0700

The New England Patriots have announced the official signing of rookie CB Asante Samuel to a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Samuel was one of the team's fourth-round selections this year.

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Patriots | Kelley Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:56:51 -0700

The New England Patriots have announced the official signing of rookie DT Ethan Kelley to a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kelley was the team's seventh-round selection this year.

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Patriots | Warren Working Out - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:19:18 -0700

The Boston Herald reports that New England Patriots first-round pick DT Ty Warren, who remains unsigned, has been working out in Foxboro recently. The Patriots' rookies will report to Foxboro on Wednesday, July 16, for a week of orientation and conditioning. Unsigned draft picks are still able to participate, although anyone not under contract will have to leave the team when camp starts July 23.

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Patriots | Brady Improving Mobility, Pocket Awareness - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:20:24 -0700

The Boston Herald reports that New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has continued to work on his leg strength to improve his mobility and sturdiness in the pocket. For the first time in two years, Brady has a full-time position coach to help him, as the Patriots brought in John Hufnagel to relieve HC Bill Belichick and OC Charlie Weis of those duties.

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Patriots | Davey Has Opportunity For Backup QB Spot - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:20:51 -0700

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports that New England Patriots QB Rohan Davey will be given the opportunity to wrest the backup job from veteran QB Damon Huard. However, Felger reports that Davey did not perform well during the spring camps, so he still has a ways to go to unseat Huard

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Patriots | Lyle On Roster Bubble - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:37:33 -0700

Andy Hart, of Patriots.com, reports New England Patriots DL Rick Lyle has an uphill battle for a roster spot this year and could become expendable due to the younger, cheaper alternatives on the team

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Patriots | Warren To Play DE - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:38:33 -0700

Updating previous reports, Andy Hart, of Patriots.com, reports the speculation that New England Patriots first-round pick DT Ty Warren would be the team's starting nose tackle has been a bit premature. Head coach Bill Belichick gave Warren practice repetitions at nose tackle and defensive end during minicamp and would prefer to utilize his skills at defensive end this year.

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Patriots | Pleasant's Role To Diminish - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:39:28 -0700

Andy Hart, of Patriots.com, reports New England Patriots DE Anthony Pleasant will see his role diminished this season after starting 11-of-14 games in 2002. Pleasant will serve as a backup and a mentor to the younger defensive line prospects this year.

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Patriots | Mitchell Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:15:25 -0700

The New England Patriots have signed OL Corey Mitchell (University of Massachusetts), according to Patriots.com. Mitchell played with the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe this past season