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It's July, the slowest month of the year for the NFL. So what better time to start breaking down the upcoming season? From July 6-23, FanHouse will take an in-depth look at each division to help prepare you for training camp. We're calling it our Summer Scramble.

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New England Patriots -- Wes Welker
We know that Randy Moss is starting at one spot, but after that it is one question mark after another for the Patriots at wideout as we get closer to training camp. The biggest of those question marks is the condition of Wes Welker's knee. He returned to OTAs in June, albeit in limited fashion, and his status for the start of the season is up in the air at this point.

When Welker missed time last season, the Patriots slotted Julian Edelman into his spot. Edelman did well for a rookie converted from playing quarterback in college, but anyone who saw the Patriots' playoff loss to Baltimore or their Week 2 loss to the Jets knows that the Pats were missing something when Edelman took over for No. 83. That would explain why the Pats brought Torry Holt into the fold this offseason. Holt has seen and done everything during his long career and his lost steps won't mean as much with Moss on the other side. If Welker has to spend the first six weeks on the physically-unable-to-perform list, Holt's savvy might give him an edge on New England's possibly vacant starting spot.

 

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The Providence Journal reports that with Wes Welker (knee) potentially out to start the season, the Patriots are trying to find some other options at WR behind Randy Moss. Patriots WR coach Chad O'Shea said Thursday he is counting on Brandon Tate, Torry Holt and Julian Edelman to step up with Welker out. O'Shea has been impressed with Holt, who has been one of the most prolific receivers in the NFL over the last decade. "Torry Holt has come in and has been a great veteran leader for us," O'Shea said. "He's a guy that brings a wealth of experience to the playing field. He definitely has a certain skill set that the other guys can learn from, and he's come out and worked very hard in his role and has done everything that we've asked him to do." [...]

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Wide receiver Isaac Bruce, whose four Pro Bowl selections firmly established him among the greatest players in Rams history, retired Wednesday with a message for a struggling franchise that has hit bottom: Be proud of who you are.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Sound bites and picked-up piecesfrom Patriots players following today's organized team activity at Gillette Stadium:

1. Veteran receiver Torry Holt on his first impressions of New England practices: "It's been good. A lot of good work, guys getting after it, guys really focusing in and trying to do it right, and improve as a football team as a whole. The people here have been great. The organization has been great. The welcome has been absolutely outstanding. I'm happy and excited about being here."

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Filed under: Patriots, NFL Injuries

The Patriots‘ 2009 season took a drastic turn for the worse when Wes Welker dropped with a serious knee injury in a relatively meaningless Week 17 loss at Houston. New England had already wrapped up the AFC East division title prior to the regular season’s final game, but opted to play its starters anyway — that decision backfired when Welker tore his left MCL and ACL making a cut upfield, an injury that sidelined him for the Patriots’ playoff loss to Baltimore one week later.

Welker underwent surgery on his left knee on Feb. 2 and is doing what he can to be ready for the 2010 season.

“It’s going good so far. It’s a long process but I feel like I’m making a lot of strides,” Welker told ESPNBoston’s Mike Reiss. “It’s gone as good as expected so far. Hopefully we stay on that track and keep on progressing every day.”

 

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QB Tom Brady said that Holt is slated to play on the outside in the Patriots’ offense, NFL.com reports. [...]

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Hey, wanna see something creepy?Of course, you do.And Torry Holt wants to show you. The veteran receiver proudly displayed the gruesomely crooked …

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St. Louis Rams rookie quarterback Sam Bradford was so nervous about his first NFL practice that he woke up before an alarm clock set for 6 a.m.

Coach Bill Belichick indicated that the addition of Torry Holt had nothing to do with his decision to pass on Dez Bryant in the draft. The Patriots had a definite need for a young playmaker on offense, but they can try to address that in the second round. [...]

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News: The Boston Herald reports new Patriots WR Torry Holt expects to make plays for his new team this season. "I've still got plenty of football left to play," said Holt, who signed a one-year deal for $1.7 million on Tuesday. "I honestly believe that. I prepare that way. I still have a lot of football left in me to play, and I'm excited about that. I feel good health-wise. I'm training hard every day, getting myself physically ready to come to New England." Holt said he'll pick up the offense "fairly quick." He is coming off a difficult season in Jacksonville last year where he had 722 yards receiving and 51 catches. "When you lose that speed, you have other things you go to," Holt said. "The mind - being able to study and know the game, knowing what defenders will do, counter off that before they even know that you're countering. I still have some ability to run, get open and be effective. I'll lean on those things." Analysis: Holt will likely start the season as the No. 3 WR for the Patriots behind Randy Moss and Julian Edelman with Wes Welker coming back from a severe knee injury. Once Welker returns, Holt will have to prove he deserves playing time. He should be viewed as a low-end Fantasy WR, and he should only be drafted with a late-round pick in deep leagues. Otherwise keep an eye on how he does with the Patriots and consider adding him off the waiver wire during the season. [...]

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The New England Patriots have signed veteran wide receiver Torry Holt, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection who played last season with Jacksonville. Terms of the contract announced Tuesday were not disclosed.

Impacts: Holt had 51 catches for 772 yards in 15 games last season, which included 12 starts. He also spent 10 seasons with the St. Louis Rams, where he set a rookie record with seven receptions and 109 yards receiving in their 1999 Super Bowl win over Tennessee. Holt has averaged 77.4 yards per game in his 11-year career, third-best in NFL history. He is 10th in the league with 13,382 yards receiving and 11th with 920 receptions.

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Veteran wide receiver Torry Holt will catch passes from quarterback Tom Brady, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, after signing a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the New England Patriots, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Tuesday.

Filed under: Jaguars, Patriots, AFC East, AFC South, NFL Free Agency

The New England Patriots are armed with a slew of draft picks this weekend -- including a trio of second-round choices -- but signing veteran Torry Holt may nudge wide receiver a little down their priority list.

Holt, who turns 34 in June, reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the club Tuesday. He played the 2009 season in Jacksonville after 12 seasons with the St. Louis Rams, who drafted him in the first round out of North Carolina State in 1999.

The Rams and Holt won a Super Bowl together in his 1999 rookie season. They lost one together two years later -- to the Patriots.

A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Holt ranks 11th on the all-time receptions list with 920 catches. That rates fifth on the active NFL list, just six behind his newest teammate, Randy Moss. He'll instantly become a respected locker room presence with the Patriots.

After his release by the Jags in February, Holt had hoped to sign with Chicago and be reunited with new Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz, ringmaster of the "Greatest Show on Turf" air shows in St. Louis. The Bears weren't interested, but Holt ended up in an equally pass-happy system.

 

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Free agent Torry Holt says he wants his next team to have "an elite quarterback" in place. Beggars can't be choosers, but the player once known as "Big Game" is already limiting himself. [...]

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Free agent Torry Holt indicated Wednesday that he's receiving little interest on the open market. Holt claimed spoke to a few teams recently, but he's still in wait-and-see mode at this time. [...]

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Many of you saw free agent receiver Torry Holt on NFL Live this week and wondered if he has retired and moved into television work. The answer is no....

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Free agent Torry Holt continues to lobby for the Bears to sign him. Holt believes the marriage is an obvious fit because of his history in Mike Martz's offense. [...]

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed receiver Troy Williamson to a one-year deal, a league source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

The Jacksonville Jaguars chose youth over experience Thursday, releasing wide receiver Torry Holt and left tackle Tra Thomas, both of whom have made Pro Bowls during their distinguished NFL careers.

Filed under: Jaguars, AFC South

The Jaguars are going to get an early start on their offseason on Monday by cutting ties to a pair of veterans who were with the team for one year. Wide receiver Torry Holt and offensive tackle Tra Thomas will both be given their walking papers when the league allows teams to start waiving players after the Super Bowl.

Neither move is particularly surprising. The Jaguars drafted a pair of young tackles -- Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton -- early in the 2009 draft and Thomas, who signed as a free agent in March, only played in eight games all season. He started 165 games for the Eagles between 1998 and 2008, but it's hard to think he has much left in the tank at 36.

 

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