Ray Ventrone new Asst. ST coach

New England Patriots ‏@Patriots 2m2 minutes ago
Pats name former Patriot Ray Ventrone as Assistant Special Teams Coach

Is this the one who was constantly on and off our roster or was that Ross ?

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 30s30 seconds ago
Ray Ventrone played with New England (2006-2008), the New York Jets (2007), Cleveland Browns (2009-2012) & San Francisco 49ers (2013-2014).

BelichickFan said:

New England Patriots ‏@Patriots 2m2 minutes ago
Pats name former Patriot Ray Ventrone as Assistant Special Teams Coach

Is this the one who was constantly on and off our roster or was that Ross ?

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 30s30 seconds ago
Ray Ventrone played with New England (2006-2008), the New York Jets (2007), Cleveland Browns (2009-2012) & San Francisco 49ers (2013-2014).

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I think that he was in and out too, but it was his brother, Ross, who was the true legend:

http://nesn.com/2012/01/ross-ventro...espond-during-kenny-maynes-mayne-event-video/

EDIT: Unfortunately the video seems to have disappeared, but it involved Ross in a tent with the slogan Occupy Gillette and his teammates asking "Ross who?"

Mike the Brit said:

I think that he was in and out too, but it was his brother, Ross, who was the true legend:

http://nesn.com/2012/01/ross-ventro...espond-during-kenny-maynes-mayne-event-video/

EDIT: Unfortunately the video seems to have disappeared, but it involved Ross in a tent with the slogan Occupy Gillette and his teammates asking "Ross who?"

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Here's a crappy quality copy of it:

NE did not have an ex-player on the coaching staff last year. No longer the case.

Him and his brother were good special teamers and they both spent a fair amount of time with the team so it's well worth giving him a go.

A good guy to get into the pipeline. A good special teamer in his own day, and he gets to learn from the guy that learned from O'Brien.

Right now it seems like a good move.. fire in the belly.

Good stuff, like the move.

Now let's hire his brother and fire him

Villanova grad. Love it.

I wonder if he'll keep getting fired and rehired.

JFK said:

I wonder if he'll keep getting fired and rehired.

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That was his younger brother Ross.

Congratulations, Ray Ventrone. It's good to have you back.

This is not good news for the rest of the AFC. Here's evidence that Spygate got started with Ray Ventrone:

JFK said:

I wonder if he'll keep getting fired and rehired.

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If Steinbrenner were owner there would be legitimate cause for concern.

Seriously.

Great not just to have a coach who's played the game, but one who made himself a career based on determination and professionalism rather than superior physical gifts.

Welcome home, Mr Ventrone!

robertweathers said:

If Steinbrenner were owner there would be legitimate cause for concern.

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You're about twenty years late on that Steinbrenner joke

patsinthesnow said:

Now let's hire his brother and fire him

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In fact let's do this 3 or 4 times for good measure.

Mike the Brit said:

Seriously.

Great not just to have a coach who's played the game, but one who made himself a career based on determination and professionalism rather than superior physical gifts.

Welcome home, Mr Ventrone!

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Look at the lower left corner.

He's even got a highlight reel

This makes me happy.