Trade for Derrick Burgess?

According to ESPN’s John Clayton, the Pats are talking with the Oakland Raiders about a possible trade for Derrick Burgess. Burgess, a two-time Pro-Bowl defensive end for Oakland, would be an OLB in a 3-4. The Raiders are looking to unload Burgess because they are tight against the salary cap and trading Burgess would free up $3.5 million in cap room. Burgess is also in the final year of his contract and it is unlikely that he will re-sign with the Raiders. If he comes to New England, Burgess would fill arguably the biggest hole on the roster at OLB and would provide a much-needed pass rush. The downside is that Burgess has had some injury concerns in the past (he missed almost half of last season) and there are questions about him transitioning to a 3-4. Still, I would love to see the Pats pick up Burgess in exchange for an early second-day pick, most likely a third-rounder.

Laurence Maroney Video

This can't be real, but it is still a good video with Patriots running back Laurence Maroney.

Free website to watch NHL Playoff games

If you do not get Versus or another network on your TV, this is a great FREE website to watch all of the NHL Playoff games.

Hockey Webcasts

Just because

My favorite part of this video is the reaction of Doc Rivers at 1:07.

Daniel Bard is called up from Pawtucket

The Boston Red Sox called up pitcher Daniel Bard from Pawtucket yesterday, May 10th. Javier Lopez was designated for assignment.

Daniel Bard is known for a fastball that comfortably sits in the 96-98 MPH range, and tops out around 100 MPH. His secondary pitches are average but improving. It will be interesting to see how often, and in what situations, the Red Sox pitch him. He could potentially become Jonathan Papelbon's setup man by season's end.

Sox Prospects has profiled him here as well:

Daniel Bard Profile

Bill Parcells Coors Light Commercial

Here is a classic Coors Light commercial featuring former Patriots coach Bill Parcells:

David Ortiz can't hit a HR to save his life!

David Ortiz has now gone 113 ABs without a HR. His BA sits at a disappointing .221. Elrey and I were recently discussing whether we think Big Papi was a steroid and PED user or not. It is worrisome when you hit 54 HRs in 2006, 35 in 2007, 23 in 2008, and can't hit a lick in 2009.

Maybe David Ortiz should consider another sport?

Patrick Chung Blocking

Chung (#15) lays out two Michigan offensive linemen during an interception return.

Manny Ramirez tests positive for PEDs

According to ESPN.com: Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games for violating its drug policy.

The entire article can be read here:

Manny tests positive for PEDs

Tyrone McKenzie out for season

Patriots linebacker Tyrone McKenzie, a 3rd-round draft pick out of South Florida, is out for the season with a torn ACL in right knee. He was injured while participating in drills during the team’s rookie minicamp last weekend in Foxborough. McKenzie figured to vie for time with Tedy Bruschi and Gary Guyton at inside linebacker next to Jerod Mayo, meaning that the Pats may look to bring in another player to the mix at the position.