Around The NFL (UPDATED)

The Saints locked up Darren Sproles. Great Move, he is basically Reggie Bush without the media attention. There will be hardly any setback in the offensive production from the Saints with Sproles taking over.

Roy Williams is going to the Bears. Now they will have an underachieving QB and an underachieving WR. Also both just had some marital problems so it's a good fit.

CB Jonathan Joseph went to Houston. Huge upgrade and does this mean they are out of the Awesome-hua mania. Still a nice piece.

The Falcons released wide receiver Michael Jenkins and defensive end Jamaal Anderson. It's about time, Jenkins sucked and with my boy Julio Jones there, he is no longer needed. Jamaal Anderson is just another bust defensive player.

Looks like Matt Light is coming back to the Patriots. Nice move figuring Solder will need some grooming.

***UPDATE***

- Ray Edwards has agreed to a five-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

- Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with former Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore.

- Vince Young has signed with the Eagles.

- Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran offensive tackle Flozell Adams.

Matt Light Losing Job?

"The legend of Tom Brady taking over for the injured Drew Bledsoe in 2001 -- and leading the team to a Super Bowl championship -- is a tale that will be told for generations over the sweeping hills of New England. As of this season, there might be an epilogue involving another key element to the Pats' offense.

According to the Boston Herald's Ian Rapoport, rookie Sebastian Vollmer's promotion to starting left tackle might stick, even after Matt Light comes back from injury. While the 31-year-old Light -- a member of the franchise's 50th Anniversary team -- was eventually expected to relent his hold on the position, this would be an acceleration of that timeline (ESPN)."

This could get very interesting. Matt Light was playing solid, but Vollmer has been a beast. Light is one of the main reasons the Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Giants, and we might be watching one of the best offensive linemen the Patriots have ever had on his way out....

Looks Like Matt Light Won't Play

"New England Patriots left tackle Matt Light injured his right knee during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, and did not return to the game. Monday afternoon, Light was spotted on crutches, moving "gingerly", as per Chris Forsberg of ESPNBoston.com. The LT is currently on a 59-game consecutive start streak going back to 2005. As of Thursday, it's looking like Light will miss Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, and rookie Sebastian Vollmer will be the man to replace him, according to the Boston Herald (ESPN)."

This could be bad news for the Patriots, but to be honest Light hasn't been playing well since the Super Bowl loss to the Giants. I am really interested to see if Vollmer can pick up the slack, and right now it looks like we will get that chance on Sunday...

Matt Light Injury Update

"New England Patriots left tackle Matt Light injured his right knee during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, and did not return to the game. Monday afternoon, Light was spotted on crutches, moving "gingerly", as per Chris Forsberg of ESPNBoston.com. The LT is currently on a 59-game consecutive start streak going back to 2005. As expected, there's no official word from the braintrust in Foxboro (ESPN)."

As usual the Patriots give us very little to work with, but we should know a lot more once practices start. Obviously this would be a crushing loss for the Patriots, but I don't expect him to be out too long. Rookie Sebastian Vollmer filled in when Light went out, so he'll be first in line as the replacement if the injury keeps Light out of action.

Matt Light Shitting On Brady

Matt Light Separates Shoulder

"Patriots left tackle Matt Light [stats] suffered a slight shoulder separation against the Raiders on Sunday, but the injury is considered mild enough that he might play this weekend, according to a source with knowledge of the situation (Boston Herald)."

I expect Light to play, because the game against Arizona, could very well be the determining factor to whether or not the Patriots will make the playoffs this year. Cassel has been sacked 44 times already this year, so the Patriots really do not want to be missing any offensive linemen. I really think this game against the Cardinals is going to turn into a shootout, so hopefully the Patriots will do whatever necessary to get Light back on the field.

-BMack

No Suspension For Matt Light

"The NFL has confirmed, through Patriots spokesman Stacey James, that LT Matt Light has not been suspended for his role in an on-field fight with Dolphins LB Channing Crowder on Sunday (Boston Globe)."

This is great news for the Patriots. I am really surprised, and I think he should have been suspended, but maybe they saw something that Crowder did to provoke him. Anyways, it will be great to have Light out there, because right now this offense is rolling. Cassel could use all the protection he can get, as the Patriots still have not found a consistent running attack, which may not be needed if Moss and Cassel keep playing like they have the last 2 weeks.

Matt Light and Channing Crowder were each fined $15,000.

-BMack

Light To Be Suspended?

"The NFL plans to review the tussle between Patriots tackle Matt Light and Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder for possible discipline. Light punched Crowder several times after the Miami player shoved him on a New England field goal late in Sunday's 48-28 win over the Dolphins (WEEI)."

I think Matt Light is going to be suspended for a game. I don't know what Crowder did to provoke Light, but Light punched him in the face a couple times, and the NFL has a zero tolerance policy on that kind of stuff. It was nice to see the Pats show some fire, but losing Light for a game (or more) will be a tough loss from them.

-BMack