Coach B. Enters "Moss" Pit

We knew he was smart. Hell, he went to Phillips Andover. But, how many of us expected Coach B. to anticipate the fact that the Raiders could not afford the #1 pick and Randy Moss? We should have. We now have Randy Moss.

As galling as the thought of Moss in Patriot colors is, I have to admit it is intriguing. With the other WR acquisitions made in the off-season, the Pats go from one of the worst wide receive corps in the NFL to the best. Small wonder that Tom Brady is giddier than if he was dating another supermodel.

Frankly, this move is going to take a while to get used to. Moss is a cretin of the first order. No two ways about it. This move will really test the faith of the Nation in the "Word According To Belichik." But, I have a feeling I may be adding a fourth Lombardi to the FoxboroNation masthead in February 2008.

Felger Has It Right

The Boston Herald's Michael Felger (who we don't always agree with) has done the best job summing up the Patriots strategy this weekend. By doing a thorough historical review of past draft activity, Felger makes it clear the the patient approach taken by Coach B and Piloli has worked out very well for this franchise.

They have traded down, they have stayed put and they have even traded out of drafts—living to make better choices another day. Despite the temptation to trade one or both of their first-round picks (24 and 28), here's hoping they stick to their tried and true tactics.

By most accounts this is a draft class that is somewhat thin at the very top and quite deep through the rest of the field in areas the Pats have needs. So, resist the urge to make a splash and look instead for the ripple that may turn into a wave.

OUR PREDICTIONS: 2 Linebackers

24. Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn State
28. David Harris, ILB, Michigan

RB Chris Henry Headed To Foxboro?

Kirk Reynolds Of Yardbarker.com gave us this "heads-up" about University Of Arizona's running back Chris Henry. From Chris' blog:

I can barely keep my head on straight I have been so many places. I visited Chicago today and am now jumping on a plane to head home. This whole experience has been great. I have been excited at every place. I was in New England Wednesday and New Orleans and Baltimore before that. Even though the visits are all very similar, each place is unique. We spend time with the coaches watching film and answering questions. There is definitely a buzz in New England. The people and fans are just really proud and passionate about their team. I'm sure every city has passionate fans, but with all the Super Bowls in the last five or six years, there is just an added sense of pride in New England. That visit was a little more personal. It was the third time we have met with each other. We have visited at the Combine, in Arizona and now in New England. They gave me a tour of the facility. That stadium was amazing. From the outside it looked nice, but when you get on the inside it's unbelievable. Everybody has watched the Patriots play. I'm sure playing in that stadium is an amazing. It's so big and with those fans going crazy, the players must love it. I know I would.

Rest In Peace, Darryl Stingley

Former Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley died today in his Chicago home. He was only 55 years old. Stingley, who was viciously hit by Oakland Raider goon Jack Tatum in a 1978 exhibition game, was a quadriplegic for the past 29 years. Reportedly, Tatum never visited Stingley in the hospital.

The cheap shot has come to symbolize the gutter culture that was—and continues to be—the Oakland Raiders. One can only speculate that Darryl must have quietly smiled when the Pats vanquished the Brutes By The Bay in the famous "tuck rule" playoff game that started the current New England dynasty.

Rest is peace, Darryl.