Off Season Drama

The New England Patriots are turning into the 2006 Cincinnati Bengals. I can't wait for free agency (FA opens 2/29) and the draft (4/26-4/27).

1) Belichick breaks silence on 'Spygate'

I really hate the name Spygate and the practice of adding the suffix gate to make anything sound scandalous. Yet another thing Tricky Dick has to answer for.

Coach Belichick faces more allegations of illegal videotaping. Senator Arlen Spector (R-PA) met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the matter.

With all due respect to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (and Philadelphia Eagles fan, the Eagles lost to the Patriots 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX) are you serious? The nation is at war, facing a possible recession, the education and health care systems are failing, Polar Bears are gonna be doing some serious swimming pretty soon and this is what you choose to spend time on?

2) Patriots' Willie Andrews charged with marijuana possession.

New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews pleaded not guilty to drug possession Tuesday, hours after authorities said they found him with a half-pound of marijuana.

Andrews was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and driving an unregistered motor vehicle, a black Crown Victoria. Prosecutors said he had $6,800 in cash, three bags of marijuana, and no means to smoke the drugs.

If you're gonna roll around with half a pound of pot in your Crown Vic, make sure the tags are up to date.

3) Faulk found with marijuana.

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk has been charged with marijuana possession after he was found with four hand-rolled cigars filled with the illegal substance while attending a concert (Lil' Wayne) in his home state of Louisiana, Capt. John Babin of the Lafayette (La.) Metro Narcotics Task Force said today.