Running back Darnell Autry has kicked his acting bug and is back for another shot at the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles . With veteran Shawn Jefferson now the property of the Atlanta Falcons and Terry Glenn still a talented head case, the need to solidify the passing game became a priority for coach Bill Belichick. Brown, after carefully considering an offer from the Kansas City Chiefs, decided to stay with the Patriots. This is what I wanted all along,'' said Brown. It was an interesting process, and I would have gone to visit some other cities but the Patriots finally put what I needed on the table.
Nothing grabs a coach's attention like a verbal sucker punch in the offseason.
Buffalo Bills coach Wade Phillips took an overhand right to the kisser by disgruntled quarterback Doug Flutie last week. The New York Jets' Dan Henning is a capable offensive coordinator, and he'll likely have to devise two offenses going into training camp. The Miami Dolphins don't know who their starting quarterback will be, but they have ensured they will have a solid front to protect whoever it is.