Today In Patriots History April 14: Rohan Davey

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Today in Patriots History
Rohan Davey​

Happy 47th birthday to Rohan Davey
Born April 14, 1978 in Jamaica; raised in Hialeah, Florida
Patriot quarterback, 2002-2004; uniform #6
Pats 4th round (117th overall) selection of the 2002 draft, from LSU
Pats résumé: three seasons, seven games; 8-19 passing (42%), with no TDs or picks; 56.5 passer rating; two super bowl rings


Maybe Tom Brady saw the Pats utilizing that early of a draft pick on a quarterback as a slight after having just won the super bowl, and used that to fuel extra incentive and motivation for the rest of his career. The Pats moved up in the draft to grab the quarterback, trading both their 4th (131st overall) and 5th (144th) to Denver for the Broncos 117th overall draft pick. Rohan St. Patrick Davey appeared in garbage time in just seven games over three seasons with the Patriots, completing 8 out of 19 passes for 88 yards and no touchdowns.

In 2004 Davey did have a record setting season while on loan to the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe, winning the World Bowl and being named Player of the Year. However, Doug Flutie beat out Davey for the backup QB position in 2005, and Matt Cassel was considered to be the better prospect as the third stringer after outperforming Davey in training camp and preseason games. The Pats released Davey on August 29, 2005.

A month later Arizona signed Davey to be their third string QB, and he remained on the Cardinal roster throughout the '05 season. Arizona cut Davey at the end of the 2006 training camp, ending his NFL career. He later played in the Arena Football League, where he was able to show off his two Super Bowl rings.

In a little bit of Pats trivia, Rohan Davey is one of nine Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School to play in the NFL. One of the others is Pats wide receiver Michael Timpson, and another is former Falcons/Rams/Browns safety Devin Bush Sr. from back in the 90s (LB Devin Bush's father).

Davey was briefly a high school football coach in Louisiana, and his son Micah is a linebacker at McNeese State.


November 9, 2015:

Q&A with Rohan Davey: Former LSU QB recalls Arkansas breakout game

Rohan Davey

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These days, Davey lives in Baton Rouge, follows the (LSU) Tigers and dabbles in different ventures. We works for Quality Concrete Company, but also has a catering business on the side that specializes in Jamaican food, he trains quarterbacks ages 8-18 and does a little coaching. He has three children: an 18-year-old daughter, Jasmine, a student at Florida A&M; a 12-year-old son, Micah, and a 10-year-old daughter, Rhaia, in grade school in Baton Rouge.​

April 21, 2023:

Former LSU QB Rohan Davey named head football coach at Ascension Christian

Former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey is taking on a new role as the head football coach at Ascension Christian in Gonzales.

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As a fourth round NFL draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2002, and with two Super Bowl rings, Davey has his eyes set on building a championship program at Ascension Christian.

Davey said building a quality program will take time and commitment from everyone.

Davey was a fourth round, 117th overall, pick by the New England Patriots in the 2002 NFL Draft.

During his time at LSU, Davey threw for 4,415 yards and 29 touchdowns. Davey capped off his senior season with a2002 Sugar Bowl 47-34 victory over Illinois, and was named MVP.​

Two years later, on March 18, 2025:

Meet Conrad Gayle, new football coach, athletic director at Ascension Christian

Ascension Christian has tapped its new head football coach, Conrad Gayle.

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Today in Patriots History
Pats trade Jim Whalen for Tom Beer​

April 14, 1970
Pats trade TE Jim Whalen to Denver for TE Tom Beer

Jim Whalen was arguably the best tight end of the American Football League, and a member of the Patriots 1960s All-Decade Team. In 1968 he had 47 receptions for 718 yards and 7 TD in the 14-game season, and was named a starter to the AFL East All-Star Team. The following year his production dropped when Clive Rush and Mike Taliaferro replaced Mike Holovak and Babe Parilli at HC and QB.

The best game of Tom Beer's career came in a 1968 game at Fenway Park. Beer had five receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown in a 35-14 win by the Broncos. Perhaps the Pats became enamored with him; it's difficult to rationalize this trade.

Beer was misused by Rush, who couldn't decide on whether to have him gain weight and play tackle, or remain at tight end. In three seasons with the Patriots he totaled 25 catches for 381 yards and one touchdown.

Jim Whalen scored 17 touchdowns with the Boston Patriots



From left, Tom Sherman, Houston Antwine, Jim Whalen and Coach Clive Rush hold awards at the "Hail the Patriot's" awards dinner in Boston, Feb. 6, 1969.

 

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Today in Patriots History
Pats trade Tebucky Jones for three draft picks​

April 14, 2003
Pats trade Tebucky Jones to New Orleans for draft picks: a 2003 3rd, 2003 7th and 2004 4th.


Tebucky Jones was the starting free safety for the Patriots when they won Super Bowl 36. He played for the Pats for five seasons, and was in the midst of a contract dispute with the team. The Patriots placed the franchise tag on him and then shipped him off to the Saints, opening up the door for the addition of Rodney Harrison.

The New Britain native had four interceptions in 72 games for the Pats. His most memorable moment was an interception of a Kordell Stewart pass intended for Hines Ward with under three minutes to play in the 2001 AFCCG at Heinz Field.

The 2003 3rd round pick was traded to Miami for a 2004 2nd; that pick was later traded to Cincinnati for RB Corey Dillon. Linebacker Tully Banta-Cain was selected with the 7th round pick, and the 2004 4th was used on safety Dexter Reid.


Obviously this trade was quite productive for the Patriots.

 

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Today in Patriots History
Tracy White​

Happy 44th birthday to Tracy White
Born April 14, 1981 in Charleston, South Carolina
Patriot linebacker/special teamer, 2010-2012; uniform #58
Acquired via trade with Philadelphia on September 4, 2010
Pats résumé: three seasons, 42 games (two starts); six playoff games (one start)


Over ten years Tracy Donnel White appeared in 136 games with five NFL teams, primarily on special teams. In early September of 2010 the Patriots acquired White and a 2012 seventh round pick from Philadelphia in exchange for a 2012 sixth round pick. White played in 42 regular season games with two starts in New England, registering 65 tackles (46 solo). He also took part in all six playoff games with the Pats in his three seasons in Foxborough.

On a side note, the draft pick the Pats received in the trade with Philly along with White had a very curious route. It was included in the trade that sent Randy Moss to Minnesota on October 6, 2010. (The Patriots received a 3rd round pick, 74th overall, and used it to select Ryan Mallett.) The Vikings then traded that 7th round pick to Detroit. The Lions also sent a 4th round pick in that trade to the Vikings. That 4th round pick was one of four draft picks the Vikings traded to New England in exchange for the Pats number one draft pick - used to select Cordarrelle Patterson. In exchange the Pats used draft picks on Jamie Collins, Logan Ryan and Josh Boyce. A fourth draft pick was traded again, and eventually ended up being used to land LeGarrette Blount.

White retired from the NFL after his three seasons in Foxborough. He now coaches high school football in his hometown of North Charleston, South Carolina.


Feb 2, 2012:

An unlikely journey: Tracy White started out in St. Stephen and ended up at the Super Bowl

During Super Bowl media day this week, Tracy White was interviewed by somebody named "Pick Boy", a character on the kids' TV network Nicktoons.

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Throughout his career, White has earned a reputation as a solid citizen and positive influence in the locker room.​

“There’s no slacking off and there’s only one goal -- to get to the Super Bowl,” he said. “Every team has that goal to get there, but the rest of the teams ... the key is getting everyone to buy into it.”​

With little football recruiting attention coming his way at Timberland, White considered joining the U.S. Army after high school. When an Army recruiter called the house one day, White’s mom, Patricia, answered the phone and was surprised to hear of his plans.​

“She was shocked,” White said in 2004. “I was actually going to go up there and sign up later that week on Saturday. I didn’t tell her anything about it. I had a brother already in the Army. She told me to wait and finish my senior year at Timberland before I signed up and made any definite plans.”​

Good advice, because a scholarship offer from Howard came through after his senior year. There, White was a three-time all-MEAC selection and named the Black College Defensive Player of the Year in 2001.​

White hasn’t forgotten about the folks back home. Through his career, he’s worked on building a “Hope Center” in St. Stephen, a place for kids to swim and play football and basketball.​

August 13, 2013:

Former Patriots linebacker joins Fort D's coaching staff

These days it seems like Fort Dorchester is a pipeline to the NFL. Guys like Carlos Dunlap, Robert Quinn and Byron Maxwell have paved the way.{} Starting this year, Fort Dorchester may start to become a pipeline from the NFL.

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It's amazing to think, before walking into Steve LaPrad's office, White had walked out of Bill Belichick's office with the New England Patriots.​

"I ended on my terms. I wanted to get to 10 (years). Before the season, I told my parents and family it was going to be my last year. I'm happy with what I did when I played in the league. I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life," said White.​

Making the NFL was a long shot for the Timberland High and Howard University grad. Sticking for a decade in the league certainly will catch the attention of his new players.​

"I get asked 'How many years were you in the league?' How old am I? I guess they're amazed I'm retired at 32. It's a fun atmosphere here," he said.​

White loves to talk about his new career. He doesn't talk a lot about his former one, but he's quick to point out his favorite NFL memory.​

"Automatic, starting in the Super Bowl. The greatest feeling, my Super Bowl appearance. Coach Belichick gave me the opportunity to start," said White.​

The lessons he learned are now the lessons he teaches.​

"I tell them to get as much as they can. Make themselves better. Ask questions about improving things. I give everything I know, if they have questions, I'm their tool, use me if they want," he said.​

Tracy White (2017) - Hall of Fame - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Tracy White, Class: Induction: 2017 Sport(s): Football - White, a two-time MEAC Defensive Player of the Year (2000 and 2001), started all 44 games during his career

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White, a two-time MEAC Defensive Player of the Year (2000 and 2001), started all 44 games during his career with the Bison and registered 100 tackles in three of the four seasons. The linebacker led the team in tackles each season, becoming Howard’s all-time leader (500). White, a native of St. Stephen, S.C., was selected to the All-MEAC First Team three consecutive years (2000, 2001 and 2002). He was also named the 2001 Black College Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to the NCAA Division I-AA and Black College All-American Teams. In 2003, he was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. White played 10 seasons (2003-2012) in the NFL as a special teams player with the Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. In his final season with the Patriots, White made his Super Bowl debut, recording two tackles.​

Pro Football Archives -- Tracy White

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Today in Patriots History
Tim Roberts​

Happy 56th birthday to Tim Roberts
Born April 14, 1969 in Atlanta
Patriot defensive end, 1995; uniform #94
Signed as a restricted free agent from the Oilers on March 6, 1995
Pats résumé: one season, 13 games (12 starts); 53 tackles, one sack


Timothy Roberts was a 5th round choice from Southern Miss by Houston in '92. The Pats signed Roberts early in the 1995 offseason after three years with the Oilers, in exchange for a fifth round pick. He appeared in 13 games with 12 starts for New England, with 53 tackles (35 solo). Roberts became a free agent the following February, and apparently was not signed by the Pats or any other NFL team. He signed with the Chiefs early in 1997, but was released in mid-August, ending his NFL career.


1995 Patriots Media Guide
94 • Tim Roberts
Defensive End
6-6 • 318 • 4th Year
RFA (Houston) '95
Southern Mississippi
Born: April 14, 1969
Atlanta, Ga

Transactions: Tim Roberts signed with the Patriots as a restricted free agent, formerly of the Houston Oilers, on March 6, 1995 ... the Patriots surrendered a fifth-round pick in 1995 (DE Gary Walker) as compensation ... Roberts was originally drafted by the Oilers in the fifth round of the 1992 NFL draft (136th overall) ... signed with Oilers on July 20, 1992 ... granted free agency on February 16, 1995.

NFL Career GP/GS (regular season 24/2, postseason 1/0): Roberts has tremendous size and strength ... received limited playing opportunities behind Houston's All-Pro defensive tackle Ray Childress during his first three seasons with Houston.

College: Roberts totaled 156 tackles (93 solos) and nine sacks during his Golden Eagles career (1987-91) ... posted a career-high effort with 55 tackles (32 solos) and five sacks as a senior in 1991 ... recorded a season-high 12 tackles and a sack vs. Tulsa ... invited to play in the Senior Bowl all-star game ... started at left defensive tackle as a junior and made 46 stops (26 solos), including 1 O for losses and four sacks ... posted seven tackles in games against Georgia and Auburn ... credited with 30 hits (19 solos) as a sophomore with a high of five vs. Tulane ... played in nine games as a freshman and made 15 hits ... redshirted as a freshman in 1987.

Personal: Timothy Roberts was born April 14, 1969 in Atlanta, Ga . ... attended Therrell High in Atlanta, Ga. and was captain of his football team ... earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Southern Mississippi ... plans on obtaining a master's degree ... enjoys reading, swimming and playing chess ... single.



Unfortunately I am having difficulty finding much of any other information on this former Patriot because the internet wants to either lead me to the founder of Multiplex, a University of Buffalo safety, or other namesakes.

Pro Football Archives -- Tim Roberts

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Today in Patriots History
Gail Clark​

Happy 74th birthday to Gail Clark
Born April 14, 1951 in Bellefontaine, Ohio
Patriot linebacker, 1974; uniform #54
Signed as a free agent on October 26, 1981
Pats résumé: one season, eight games


As a junior at Michigan State, Clark led the Spartans in tackles and assists, forced three fumbles, broke up six passes and had one interception. After knee surgery not much was expected from him the following season. As a senior though he came through and again led the team in tackles and assists, with three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one pick.

The Lansing State Journal gives Clark an 'Honorable Mention' as one of the best players from Ohio to ever play for Michigan State.

Clark was selected in the 4th round (102nd overall) in the 1973 draft by Pittsburgh. He didn't stick with the Steelers, who were loaded at linebacker at that time. Clark landed in Chicago and appeared in 11 games with three starts for the Bears. The following season he was signed by Chuck Fairbanks and appeared in eight games for the Patriots in '74, primarily on special teams.

The Patriots released Clark on August 21, 1975. he never signed with another NFL team, but did play for the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger Cats in 1976-77. At the age of 26, that was the end of Clark's pro football career, presumably ending so soon in part due to injuries. He was one of the 4,500 players that was part of the NFL's Concussion Lawsuit Settlement.


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Today in Patriots History
Dalton Keene​

Happy 26th birthday to Dalton Keene
Born April 14, 1999 in St. Louis
Patriot tight end, 2020-2021; uniform #44
Pats 3rd round (101st overall) selection of the 2020 draft, from Virginia Tech
Pats résumé: two seasons (one on IR), six games (zero starts); three receptions for 16 yards


Dalton Keene is primarily remembered for two things. He was the player chosen when for the first time in Bill Belichick's twenty years as a head coach of the Patriots the team traded away a future draft pick in order to move up in the draft. Keene was also one of two third-round picks that were supposed to replace Rob Gronkowski - attempts that failed spectacularly.


To rub salt into a sore wound, this was the trade:
• Patriots receive a 2020 third round draft pick (#101), which was used on Dalton Keene

• Jets receive a 2020 fourth round pick (#125)
• Jets receive a 2020 fourth round pick (#129)
• Jets receive a 2021 sixth round pick (#186)


In 2020 Keene had three receptions for 16 yards before being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. After being placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of camp, he was again placed on IR soon after, on August 7, 2021. The Patriots finally cut their losses when Keene was waived on August 21, 2022.

Pro Football Archives -- Dalton Keene

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April 14, 2005
Patriots sign free agents Hank Poteat and Jed Weaver.

Poteat was a career backup who spent two-plus seasons of his ten-year NFL career with the Pats, appearing in twelve games with two starts. Foxborough was Weaver's final stop of his six-year NFL career Used primarily as a blocking tight end, in ten games he had eight receptions on twelve targets for 93 yards.

5'10, 193 lb Hank Poteat makes the stop on 6'3, 248 lb Randy MicMichael​

Hank Poteat - Football Coach - Iowa State Athletics

Audio Pronunciation Hank Poteat served as cornerbacks coach for Iowa State from 2023-25. The former Super Bowl winner and 10-year NFL veteran spent the 2021-...

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Hank Poteat is in his third season as cornerbacks coach for Iowa State.

The former Super Bowl winner and 10-year NFL veteran spent the 2021-22 seasons at Wisconsin coaching the cornerbacks after a successful run coaching in the Mid-American Conference.

The Cyclones made great strides in 2024, posting an 11-3 record, the first double-digit win season in program history. ISU reached the school's second Big 12 Championship game and defeated No. 15 Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl to cap off the record-setting season.

The Cyclone defense was again stout, allowing just 22.9 points per game despite a myriad of injuries.The Cyclones were first nationally in passing defense, allowing just 165.6 yards per game, while also finishing 22nd nationally in interceptions (15).

Jed Weaver may have had only eight receptions in 2004, but the Pats went 9-1 in games that he played in that season.​

One other NFL player born on this date with New England connections:

Shawn Regent, 62 (4/14/1963)
Boston College
BC alum was a replacement player center for the Raiders during the 1987 strike.


Regent: An Artist On and Off the Field -- The Heights, 16 September 1985







April 14, 2025:

Thread 'RIP Don Hasselbeck'

Apr 14, 2025

Confirmed by his son Matt. Former Patriot.

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Today in Patriots History
Pats trade Tebucky Jones for three draft picks​

April 14, 2003
Pats trade Tebucky Jones to New Orleans for draft picks: a 2003 3rd, 2003 7th and 2004 4th.


Tebucky Jones was the starting free safety for the Patriots when they won Super Bowl 36. He played for the Pats for five seasons, and was in the midst of a contract dispute with the team. The Patriots placed the franchise tag on him and then shipped him off to the Saints, opening up the door for the addition of Rodney Harrison.

The New Britain native had four interceptions in 72 games for the Pats. His most memorable moment was an interception of a Kordell Stewart pass intended for Hines Ward with under three minutes to play in the 2001 AFCCG at Heinz Field.

The 2003 3rd round pick was traded to Miami for a 2004 2nd; that pick was later traded to Cincinnati for RB Corey Dillon. Linebacker Tully Banta-Cain was selected with the 7th round pick, and the 2004 4th was used on safety Dexter Reid.


Obviously this trade was quite productive for the Patriots.

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Wow parlaying Tebucky into Corey Dillon and TBC was some pretty shrewd dealing. The Dillon and Moss trades for me were something out of a video game. I probably traded each to the Patriots over a hundred times in Madden in the years leading up to their actual trades.

Also Tebucky's most memorable play for me will always be the SB36 98 yard Fumble returned for a TD that got called back due to the Willie Mac hold on Marshall Faulk. I didn't see the flag and my poor father had to burst my bubble. I was celebrating like we won the Superbowl. I don't think I was ever madder at him in my whole life like if he didn't point it out to me it was game over. For a brief moment he mine as well have thrown the flag himself.

 

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Wow parlaying Tebucky into Corey Dillon and TBC was some pretty shrewd dealing. The Dillon and Moss trades for me were something out of a video game. I probably traded each to the Patriots over a hundred times in Madden in the years leading up to their actual trades.

Also Tebucky's most memorable play for me will always be the SB36 98 yard Fumble returned for a TD that got called back due to the Willie Mac hold on Marshall Faulk. I didn't see the flag and my poor father had to burst my bubble. I was celebrating like we won the Superbowl. I don't think I was ever madder at him in my whole life like if he didn't point it out to me it was game over. For a brief moment he mine as well have thrown the flag himself.

Yeah, I was jumping up and down and whooping it up so much, I missed the flag too. By the time I realized the play was coming back I was in complete disbelief. I had visions of Ben Dreith, and was unable to truly enjoy the rest of the game. Even when Vinatieri kicked the field goal I was convinced they would put some time back on the clock, and the Rams would pull a Desmond Howard kickoff return to finish the game.

 

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due to the Willie Mac hold on Marshall Faulk.

that was not a hold.




it was a mugging, lol.

 

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Today in Patriots History
Tim Roberts​

Happy 56th birthday to Tim Roberts

almost impossible to find a pic of this guy...

 

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Yeah, I was jumping up and down and whooping it up so much, I missed the flag too. By the time I realized the play was coming back I was in complete disbelief. I had visions of Ben Dreith, and was unable to truly enjoy the rest of the game. Even when Vinatieri kicked the field goal I was convinced they would put some time back on the clock, and the Rams would pull a Desmond Howard kickoff return to finish the game.

that was not a hold.




it was a mugging, lol.

Yeah once I came back to earth it definitely helped me move on to the next play quickly that there was zero doubt it was a correct call. Of course they scored the next play so my sphincter tightened up quite a bit.