Patriots coach Bill Parcells kept him over Matt Bahr in training camp. Once we got him in camp, we decided we were going to sign him no matter what. Parcells showed proper respect for the Packers' special teams, in particular punt returner Desmond Howard, all last week. But Parcells thinks his special teams are something special also. Our snapper can play tight end.
Some teams have two kickers, one to kick field goals and another to kick off.
The Massachusetts Port Authority said its board approved a plan that could lead to a new stadium in south Boston for the Patriots. Kraft wants to build at the south Boston site to replace the aging Foxboro stadium. Massport wasn't willing to approve the lease just yet because Boston mayor Thomas Menino and the residents of south Boston oppose the plan. All rights reserved.