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Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:58 am EDT

Patriots sign ex-Jet linebacker Hobson

By Joe Zedalis

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The New England Patriots decided they couldn't wait until the NFL draft later this month to upgrade at inside linebacker, so they waded into the free agent pool and plucked out former New York Jet Victor Hobson, signing him to a one-year deal.

The acquisition of the 28-year-old Hobson, who spent the first five seasons of his career with New York, is less about the latest broadside in the Border War with the Jets and their coach, Eric Mangini, and more about the Patriots bolstering their linebacking corps.

The 6-foot, 252-pound Hobson was used as a strong-side outside linebacker in the Jets' 3-4 defense the last two seasons, but was really not suited for the position. He is stout against the run and has a body type more suited to 3-4 inside linebacker, which is where the Patriots plan to use him.

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  1. Coach Bojangles
    1. Posted by Coach Bojangles Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    As a serious Patriots fan, my only reaction is:
    WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
  2. big jim
    2. Posted by big jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    another piece to the puzzle,seeing that only one other person has posted ahead of me that would make me second
  3. Crux
    3. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Give us your tired, your poor, your weary yearning to be free ( and win sumpin').
  4. Crux
    4. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Big jim what up? You see the game?
    Your math skills are excellent by the way.
  5. bossco100
    5. Posted by bossco100 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    Good ol victor will fit right in GEAT !!.....a dang good pick up for the inside.......now lets get MR old man junior back as well.......
    TA TA jets ya nothing but a slag in the NFL
  6. Crux
    6. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Screw cyberdink!
    Everyone got hangovers?
  7. Crux
    7. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Slowly re-tooling the machine are those Patriots.
  8. snoop
    8. Posted by snoop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

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    18 and 1
  9. majazzz
    9. Posted by majazzz Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    we still need some more lb's particularly inside, we are still old and incapable of shutting down a left to right tail back from a power formation. i think we would use a high second pick to get a lb we need another corner........what about pac man we can get em together? what is up with that kid jackson from florida? he is like a ghost havent heard too much from em these last couple of.....is this the reason we let stallworth go to cleveland and my boy romeo?
  10. G-MAN
    10. Posted by G-MAN Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:35 pm EDT

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    18 wins straight....beating the dolphins.....awesome, and historical.
    The one loss.....tough break....but forgetable for most.....unless your a new york fan, you'll need to hold on to that win for about 20 years.
    Hobson, pretty good pick up. Now his career should take off.
  11. drewism
    11. Posted by drewism Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    Great move for the Pats. Besides, Pats, Jints show the 4-3 D is better than the 3-4(aka 'prevent') at stopping run (crowded line) and pass (more hands, pressure upfront). Mangini is a chump. The only reason why he was a good first year coach is because he inherited a working 4-3 scheme. Now, the Jets will lose for years to come. Oh, and Seau, the door is over there!!!
  12. loop
    12. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    *yawn* Wake me up when there's an actual rumor on here? Thanks.. *zzzzz*...
  13. drewism
    13. Posted by drewism Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    Really, Jets were 4-12 in a weak division for a reason. This LB was part of the problem, not part of the cure. But, even my grandma would add youth to the NE LB corps, and she's dead. Thus, great move for NE. I don't need to hold onto a win for 20 years - not like NE clutches their last SB win, like how many years ago now??? I know it was a time before PITTS, INDY, NY wins - so long, I can't remember!
  14. Crux
    14. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Rumor: "Eagles are not a good team." - Mike Martz
  15. the shark
    15. Posted by the shark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    Doesnt matter who you slap a 50ish jersey on in New England,they seem to fit right in....be it Seau,or Rosey Colvin,or Chad Brown,or Adalius Thomas....this is where linebackers go to succeed.
  16. Patriots R Cheaters
    16. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    Mornin.....just a minute, I'm makin my expresso latte.
  17. Buckethead
    17. Posted by Buckethead Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:14 pm EDT

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    Great! Now they won't have to film the Jets' defensive signals anymore. They'll just ask this guy! Good for you guys!
  18. loop
    18. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Crux - your Martz quote was taken out of context. The whole thing said "The Eagles are not a good team, but a GREAT one."
    You're welcome..
  19. Patriots R Cheaters
    19. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    And Martz is to Red.......well respected around the league.
  20. drewism
    20. Posted by drewism Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    and - why is this a rumor?
  21. Crux
    21. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Actually Red the whole quote was, "The Eagles are not a good team, but a GREAT one to play against because they're so one-dimensional even I can whup 'em."
  22. quimbius
    22. Posted by quimbius Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    how did the beagles get into this thread?
  23. Rocco
    23. Posted by Rocco Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:23 pm EDT

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    what will pats do with the seven pick of the draft ?
  24. Patriots R Cheaters
    24. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    Because it's the offseason, mon........I mean G-mon.
  25. loop
    25. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Wrong, Crux. I'm positive there was a period immediately following "one".
    You think Bill actually wanted this guy for any other reason than screwing with Mangini?

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