Kyle Arrington Says He Gave No. 24 to Adrian Wilson Because It ‘Meant More’ to Veteran Safety
When the Patriots signed safety Adrian Wilson, he immediately set his sights on acquiring the No. 24 from Kyle Arrington. At one point, he even offered (and followed through on) buying a year’s supply of diapers for Arrington, who is a new father.
Arrington finally relinquished the number, but it didn’t have anything to do with diapers.
“He approached me the right way,” Arrington...
Wilson, Arrington execute Pampers number swap
After safety Adrian Wilson's arrival in New England was official, the next bit of business was getting back the No. 24 he's donned for 12 years, by any means necessary.Wilson went the family angle, offering teammate Kyle Arrington a year's supply of diapers for the number. Arrington joked about the deal but left it at that. Seems like Wilson wasn't completely kidding...
Scouting report: Duron Harmon--ESPN Boston
Scouting report: Duron Harmon--ESPN Boston: Projection: Also like Ryan, Harmon should benefit from not being forced into action immediately on defense as a rookie. Assuming Devin McCourty remains at free safety (there’s little to suggest otherwise), there are three veterans who project ahead of Harmon on the depth chart: Steve Gregory, Tavon Wilson and Adrian Wilson. But...
Wilson!: Patriots casting for McCourty's sidekick
Devin McCourty has etched himself a pretty solid role in the center field of the New England Patriots' defense, but for now, he stands alone.The Patriots' coaches will sift through an offseason's worth of work to determine McCourty's starting safety partner, and their newfound depth at the position will make the job hunt competitive. At first glance, Adrian Wilson...
Patriots’ Depth at Safety Gives Team Plenty of Options to Start Next to Devin McCourty
It seems like the go-to criticism of the Patriots this offseason is that the team can’t develop a cornerback or wide receiver. Not to pile on, but let’s not forget about their recent trouble at safety, either.
Since Rodney Harrison retired following the 2008 season, the Patriots have had trouble finding a decent set of safeties that can threaten opposing players over the middle...
Adrian Wilson, Tavon Wilson, Duron Harmon Give Patriots Plenty of Options to Start Next to Devin McCourty at Safety
It seems like the go-to criticism of the Patriots this offseason is that the team can’t develop a cornerback or wide receiver. Not to pile on, but let’s not forget about their recent trouble at safety, either.
Since Rodney Harrison retired following the 2008 season, the Patriots have had trouble finding a decent set of safeties that can threaten opposing players over the middle...
Adrian Wilson thinks he still has a lot to offer to Patriots
There's a fine line between being a veteran and being over the hill.New England Patriots safety Adrian Wilson is toeing that line, heading into his 13th season in the NFL. Don't expect him to admit it, though. Wilson was in a bit of diminished role in the Arizona Cardinals' pass defense last season (42nd among all safeties in total snaps), but the new New England Patriots...
Adrian Wilson Compares Patriots to Boxing Champion, Looks Forward to Winning With Them
Adrian Wilson hasn’t enjoyed much success over his 12-year NFL career. So, he’s excited for a change.
Wilson, 33, accomplished a lot personally during his career with the Cardinals. He was selected to five Pro Bowls, four All-Pro teams and became one of just six players with 25 career sacks and interceptions in NFL history. But when it comes to team success, Wilson is a bit of...
Third Round Draft Summary
In the third round of the draft, the Patriots selected a cornerback (Logan Ryan) and a safety (Duron Harmon) to help in the depth department. The Patriots resigned Talib this offseason and brought in Adrian Wilson, but let me tell you why the Patriots needed to bring in some talent at these positions.
Adrian Wilson is making back-up type numbers (showing what the market set his...
Adrian Wilson's New Nickname: The Incredible Hulk
When the New England Patriots landed Adrian Wilson near the beginning of the Free Agency period, Patriot Nation was hoping that the 33 year old veteran would bring experience and leadership to help anchor a very green New England secondary. According to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, Wilson has quickly clicked into the secondary camaraderie.
The first instance of how rapidly Wilson...
Adrian Wilson Earns ‘Incredible Hulk’ Nickname From Devin McCourty, Patriots Teammates
Devin McCourty was something of a superhero in the Patriots’ secondary last season, as he switched back and forth between cornerback and safety on a near weekly basis. But this offseason the Patriots brought another superhero into the fold.
Adrian Wilson is a 12-year veteran in the NFL and an imposing presence out on the football field. His 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame is big, even...
Patriots' Caserio talks versatility of defensive backs in draft
The New England Patriots have been slowly but surely bolstering the defensive secondary over the past year. This week is a prime opportunity to continue that work.With the start of the 2013 NFL Draft just a couple days away, The Pats' director of player personnel Nick Caserio spoke with the media Monday about all things draft. And while Caserio didn't let any top secret info...
2013 NFL Mock Draft Rounds 1-3: Who Will Land With New England Patriots?
With the 2013 NFL Draft just around the corner, it’s time to unveil team-by-team projections for the first three rounds before the three-day festivities kick into swing on April 25. Here’s part six of the series on the New England Patriots. Photo Credit: Patriots.com Note: Though it’s highly unlikely that this team won’t trade up and/or down in the first three rounds...
"I’m going to love having Adrian Wilson here just because since I’ve been here we..."
““I’m going to love having Adrian Wilson here just because since I’ve been...
Rodney Harrison on the Patriots: Signing Adrian Wilson was a “fantastic move”
Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison told the Boston Herald that the addition of safety Adrian Wilson was a great move for New England. “Adding him, the veteran leadership, the presence, the respect factor, he’s a guy that’s a terrific blitzer, and a physical presence,” said Harrison. “I think he can come in especially during nickel and dime situations, and come down...
Kyle Arrington’s No. 24 Jersey Worth 1 Year’s Supply of Diapers to Adrian Wilson
Sometimes a number is more than just lucky.
In the world of sports, the number on an athlete’s jersey can feel like part of who they are as. That seems to be the case for Adrian Wilson, who signed a free-agent contract with the Patriots last week. The safety has worn the number 24 on his jersey for his entire career, and couldn’t fathom giving it up once he got to Foxboro.
There...
Adrian Wilson Needs to Send a Few More Boxes of Diapers
Adrian Wilson is one of the top acquisitions for the New England Patriots this off-season.Like many vets tend to do, he has become attached to the number he has worn for years--24.
Totally understandable; lots of guys do.
But when he got to the Patriots that number already belonged to Kyle Arrington. Now it is not unusual in case like this for guys to buy the number from...
Adrian Wilson Trades A Year’s Worth Of Diapers For Kyle Arrington’s Jersey Number 24
Newly signed New England Patriots safety Adrian Wilson wanted the #24 and knew that current patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington was the owner of it.
Wilson who knew that he couldn’t just offered Arrington money, seeing is Arrington just got a new deal, got creative with his offer.
A few days ago Wilson offered to trade Arrington, who has a two-week old baby, a year’s worth of...
Adrian Wilson Trades Diapers For Kyle Arrington’s Jersey Number 24
Newly signed New England Patriots safety Adrian Wilson wanted the #24 and knew that current patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington was the owner of it.
Wilson who knew that he couldn’t just offered Arrington money, seeing is Arrington just got a new deal, got creative with his offer.
A few days ago Wilson offered to trade Arrington, who has a two-week old baby, a year’s worth of...
Patriots SS Adrian Wilson Makes A Bizzare Offer To Get His Old Number
New Patriots safety Adrian Wilson joked Thursday that he would offer cornerback Kyle Arrington, who recently became a first-time father, a year's worth of diapers in exchange for the No. 24, Field Yates of ESPN Boston reports.
Wilson took to Twitter on Friday to formalize the offer.
Wilson has donned No. 24 throughout his 12-year career, but now will find out if his offer...
MAN OF HIS WORD
Wilson follows through on promise
Patriots safety Adrian Wilson offered to trade Kyle Arrington a year's supply of diapers for his jersey number. He followed through.
Adrian Wilson offering teammate year's supply of diapers in exchange for number
New England Patriots safety Adrian Wilson really wants the No. 24.Wilson, 33, signed a free agent deal with the Patriots last week after spending the previous 12 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.Wilson's old number with Arizona was already taken by New England cornerback Kyle Arrington, who recently became a first-time father. So, in an effort to get his beloved number back...
Adrian Wilson comes through on his diapers promise (Picture)
Adrian Wilson came through on his promise to trade a year’s supply of diapers to new teammate Kyle Arrington in exchange for rights to wear jersey No. 24.
Wilson, who was signed by the New England Patriots last week, tweeted the picture you see above and told Arrington he was about to ship them out.
Whoever was behind this creative idea — and it may have been Pampers — did...
Adrian Wilson Set to Deliver on Promise, Sending Year’s Supply of Pampers to Kyle Arrington (Photo)
Adrian Wilson hasn’t been a member of the Patriots for long, but he’s already providing one teammate with help in coverage.
Wilson has worn No. 24 throughout his NFL career, but he knew he’d have to do some convincing for the current No. 24 Kyle Arrington to give up his jersey. So, the veteran safety offered Arrington, who recently became a new father, a year’s supply of...
Adrian Wilson is shipping a years supply of Pampers to Kyle Arrington
Now that Adrian Wilson is a member of the New England Patriots, he would love to wear the number 24, since that’s the number he wore in Arizona. The only problem is that Kyle Arrington currently owns that number.
The good news for Wilson is that he was able to work out an agreement with Arrington. Since Arrington and his wife are expecting a baby, Wilson offered to supply...
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