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According to several reports, the Patriots have released outside linebacker/defensive end Tully Banta-Cain.
Not really sure about the logic in this move. Banta-Cain was playing really well for the Pats. In six games, he had three sacks, and had been one of the teams best overall pass rushers (if not the ...
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October 19, 2009
Wondering about the situation surrounding Tully Banta-Cain being cut? Let’s ask him.
Well, not us. But in a bizarre coincidence, the Patriots linebacker was midway through an interview on Sirius Radio’s “Movin’ The Chains” show when the news broke that he’d been cut.
So hosts Tim Ryan and Pat Kirwan had to ask him. Um, were you [...]
Via Projo Pats Blog
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October 19, 2009
According to Todd Archer of the Dallas Morning News as well as ProFootballTalk.com, the Patriots have released DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Re-signed by the team this spring after spending the previous two seasons with San Francisco, Banta-Cain has three sacks and...
Via The Rap Sheet
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October 19, 2009
In another surprise move, the Patriots have released Tully Banta-Cain, a pass-rushing linebacker who was signed in the offseason.
The Dallas Morning News first reported this news that Banta-Cain was cut, and The Herald has since confirmed it. There is more follow-up here.
Yet based on what I hear, I wouldn’t be surprised if Banta-Cain is back [...]
Via The Rap Sheet
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October 20, 2009
This should come as no surprise, considering the events of the past day or so.
But the Patriots have re-signed pass-rusher Tully Banta-Cain to a multi-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Banta-Cain was cut yesterday with this in mind.
The team leader with three sacks is now back. That was fast. He had been on a [...]
Via Projo Pats Blog
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October 20, 2009
According to multiple media reports, the Patriots yesterday made the surprising move of cutting Tully Banta-Cain, who has played well this season as a pass-rushing linebacker. But Boston Herald reporter Ian Rapoport believes that this may be a temporary, procedural...
Via Reiss's Pieces
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October 20, 2009
Both linebackers Tully Banta-Cain and Eric Alexander have been re-signed to one-year deals, according to sources.
Via Arrowhead Addict
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October 19, 2009
The Patriots released 29 year old OLB/DE Tully Banta-Cain.
“The move is surprising. Banta-Cain has three sacks and had been playing a lot of downs in the Patriots’ hybrid defensive system at both outside ‘backer and defensive end. It wouldn’t be surprising if TBC is re-signed at a later date.”
Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter
Wow! Is Junior [...]
Via Pro Football Talk
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October 20, 2009
Fear not, Patriots fans.The roster only was without pass rusher extraordinaire Tully Banta-Cain for 20 hours. Less than a day after releasing the sometime starter in a surprise move, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports than Banta-Cain is back in the fold.Contract...
Via Sportsday
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October 19, 2009
New England has cut outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, making him available to the league a day before the trade deadline.
Banta-Cain has 3-4 experience. He has three sacks, which is more than any Cowboy so far. He can play either side in the 3-4. And did we mention he has three sacks already?
The Cowboys clearly do not trust rookie Victor Butler in base defense situations yet...
Via Pro Football Talk
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October 20, 2009
The news came as a surprise on Monday. The Patriots had cut linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, who had been playing well in his second stint with the team.Even more surprising is the fact that Banta-Cain thinks he'll be back.Banta-Cain was being...
Via Boston.com
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October 19, 2009
The Patriots released outside linebacker/defensive end Tully Banta-Cain yesterday, according to multiple league sources. Banta-Cain, who is in his seventh season, was tied with defensive lineman Mike Wright for the team lead in sacks (3) and started two of six games he played in. Banta-Cain did not start Sunday’s 59-0 win against Tennessee, but he had three tackles.
Via Pro Football Talk
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October 20, 2009
On Monday, linebacker Tully Banta-Cain was bounced. Earlier today, receiver Joey Galloway got a shoe in caboose, too.And now word has emerged of two more cuts by the Patriots.Via the franchise's official Twitter feed, tight end Michael Matthews has been...
Via Pro Football Talk
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October 20, 2009
During a weekly visit with our good friend Todd Wright of Sporting News Radio, the light bulb finally began to flicker.And, after subjecting Todd's audience to my stream-of-consciousness attempt to comprehend the decision to cut and re-sign linebackers Tully Banta-Cain...
Via GridironFans.com
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October 20, 2009
During his brief unemployment before rejoining the New England Patriots today, veteran outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain was in demand. Banta-Cain...
Via Pro Football Talk
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October 20, 2009
It looks like Tully Banta-Cain wasn't the only Patriots player to re-sign with the team just hours after they cut him.Linebacker Eric Alexander was at practice Tuesday, indicating that he's back on the roster. Alexander was cut in a possible...
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