Chris Hanson News

With two of three days now in the books at the annual Parkersburg High School Kicking Camp, there's little doubt the participants are learning as much about life as they are about punting, kicking and longsnapping.

How does one measure the success of a summer sports camp? Let us count the ways.

Five observations from the Patriots' organized team activity today at Gillette Stadium : 1) Tom Brady throws on the run.

I mentioned that I would peruse the comments section and then report back. My plan is to answer these in bunches of touchdowns over the coming days, possibly stretching into the weekend : The Patriots ask reporters the courtesy of following these guidelines: Please do not report on offensive or defensive strategy.

Linebacker Tedy Bruschi is back on the field for OTAs with his Patriots teammates.

The Patriots announced that they have re-signed punter Tom Malone today. Malone joins veteran Chris Hanson on the roster at the punter spot.

When the Patriots [ team stats ] acquired Shawn Springs in March, it was expected he would compete with fellow free agent Leigh Bodden for the starting spot opposite established cornerback Ellis Hobbs [ stats ] . But the draft-day trade of Hobbs to the Eagles thrust Springs into a leadership role in an inexperienced Patriots secondary.

The Patriots currently have 92 players on their roster, which is the most of any team in the NFL.

Paxton's life-of-the-party persona and infamous snow angel celebration following the win over the Oakland Raiders in the 2001 playoffs gave him cult status.

Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes on what the potential uncapped 2010 season might mean for Browns free agents.

The Patriots made two moves today -- signing safety Brandon McGowan and waiving punter Tom Malone .

Jake Ingram LS was selected by the New England Patriots with the 198th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Even though kicker Stephen Gostkowski 's contract expires after this season, the Pats wouldn't make a move for another kicker until next year's draft.

23; traded to Chiefs Feb. 28. TRANSITION PLAYER: None. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS --LB Rosevelt Colvin was lured out of semi-retirement late last season when the Patriots suffered a slew of injuries at linebacker.

Personnel: Stephen Gostkowski , Chris Hanson , Tom Malone , Nathan Hodel Short-term need: Moderate.

As New England Patriots Bill Belichick has often said winning games comes from successful execution on all three phases of the game: Offense, Defense and Special teams.

With all the comings and goings this off-season for the Patriots it can be tough for the players to keep up with who is and isn't on their team, but players like placekicker Stephen Gostkowski and running back ...

The New England Patriots had a down year for them in 2008 but 2009 is looking up for the NFL team.

It didn't take long for free agent cornerback Shawn Springs to find a new home, or for the New England Patriots to strengthen their secondary with a veteran cover man.

Jerry Jones made it clear, both in action and words: Getting rid of Terrell Owens means a fresh start for the Dallas Cowboys .