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June 12, 2006
Sights & sounds
BELMONT -- Sights and sounds from the Patriots' Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament at Belmont Country Club today:
* Receiver Deion Branch was a no-show. The signs point to Branch not attending the team's mandatory minicamp Tuesday-Thursday. The assumption is that he's unhappy with the lack of progress on a contract extension. Most other veteran players were present.
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* Safety Rodney Harrison won the celebrity longest-drive competition, with a 302-yard strike. Prior to the competition, Harrison held court with reporters and indicated he is "feeling great" while remaining optimistic on his recovery from last season's knee surgery.
* Punter Josh Miller seemed most comfortable on the course, smoking a cigar and wearing a backwards, Payne Stewart-style tam o'shanter cap.
* Center Dan Koppen on his recovery from last season's shoulder injury and if he's fully joined team drills: "There are some things I can do, but I'm not back fully with the team yet; I'm off on the side, doing my own thing and working to get back."
* Players seemed to enjoy giving long snapper Lonie Paxton a hard time regarding his attire -- jean shorts and a t-shirt. Paxton fired back at offensive tackle Matt Light, saying he should "stick to fishing and hunting."
* Brady said that when he played golf with former Presidents Bush and Clinton, both asked him questions about coach Bill Belichick and his leadership style.
* Belichick and owner Robert Kraft spent an abundance of time taking photos with those playing in the charity tournament.
* Offensive lineman Matt Light said his recovery from last season's leg injury remains on a positive course.
* Brady on his health: "I feel as good as I've ever felt. I feel stronger than I've ever been. I'm moving better."
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Posted By: mreiss | Time: 03:15:16 PM
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