June 15 in Pats History: The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Adam Seward

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Today in PatsFans History
Adam Seward​

June 15 is a very special day at PatFans.com because it is the birthday of a most legendary player on this forum - yet one who was never part of the Patriot organization.


Happy 39th birthday to Adam Seward
Born June 15, 1982 in Champaign, Illinois
NFL ILB, 2005-2009; uniform #59

Adam Seward was misfit in Carolina's 4-3 defense, and visited New England as a restricted free agent in 2008. Seward felt he would fit in nicely to the Patriots 3-4, and it appeared that the asking price (a 5th round draft pick) would make him a great addition. The Pats had just drafted Jerod Mayo, but the rest of the starting linebacking corps was all on the wrong side of 30. Others saw Seward's lack of playing time (just two starts, stuck behind Dan Morgan and Jon Beason) as evidence that he was nothing more than Monty Beisel v2.0. The Pats did not sign Seward to an offer sheet and instead headed in to camp with Bo Ruud, Victor Hobson, Eric Alexander and Vince Redd as backups to Mayo and Tedy Bruschi.

The real story of course is the epic debate on this forum that Seward's visit sparked. That topic was reactivated a year later when he became an unrestricted free agent (Seward ended up signing with the Colts). Just as every season some player will be Ventroned, in every off season some free agent will become the next Adam Seward.

PatsFans.com Adam Seward Threads:
March 5, 2008: (41 pages)

ILB Adam Seward [merged - old 2008 thread]

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/ Patriots to host Seward Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff March 5, 2008 05:58 PM After delving into the unrestricted free agent market in recent days, the Patriots are now considering a move with a restricted free agent. Team...

www.patsfans.com

Dec 8, 2008:

Adam Seward INACTIVE for tonight's game

Just throwing it out there ...

www.patsfans.com

March 6, 2010:

Can we please bring in Adam Seward?

It's obvious that our team's fortunes would be reversed the instant we brought this guy on board. Three words to the wise for BB: SIGN THE BEAST! Seward's guns are registered weapons!

www.patsfans.com

March 9, 2015:

Source: Adam Seward Spotted on Plane to Boston

It all makes sense now: Patriots will trade or cut Browner Patriots will allow Revis to go to the Jets Patriots will likely cut Mayo Expect to see Seward signed to a mega-deal within the hour.

www.patsfans.com

Nov 24, 2009:

Adam Seward is available, cut by the Jags

Think we should make a run at him? Jags say "see ya" to Seward | ProFootballTalk.com

www.patsfans.com

Seward himself openly wanted to play for the Patriots, much to the chagrin of this columnist from North Carolina:

Aug 12, 2008 - Seward disappointed Patriots never offered | Rock Hill Herald

Aug 24, 2007: Heath Evans powers past Adam Seward for the end zone against Carolina during the Patriots 24-7 victory over the Panthers at Bank in Charlotte.​

Adam Seward has a Bachelor's in Marketing, Master's in Education, an MBA from Southern Cal, and PhD as well. He has done very well in his post-football career:

Sept 1, 2014:

Seward out to have big impact in Japan

Kyoto University's football team recently revealed that it had acquired Adam Seward, a former NFL player, as its new linebackers coach — perhaps the biggest news before the Kansai collegiate season kicked off this past weekend.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Nov 9, 2017:

Former National Football League Star Visits Elementary PE classes

The elementary school students were thrilled to learn the skills of American football from former National Football League (NFL) player, Adam Seward. Besides teaching them some basic fundame…

globalschoolleadership.com

March 30, 2017:

Adam Seward Q&A

Former Panthers linebacker talks about his fascinating international journey promoting and coaching the game of football.

www.panthers.com

March 19, 2021:

Former UNLV, NFL player arrested after hit-and-run in Las Vegas

An arrest report states a fresh blood trail helped Las Vegas police officers identify and locate the retired linebacker as the wanted driver.

www.reviewjournal.com

Adam Hartford Seward - President - Goober Foundation Properties | LinkedIn

Could Adam Seward be Kramer's cousin?​

 

[Ryan]

I have been off and on this forum, mostly just reading it and not posting, for like 10 years and never really understood the Adam Seward jokes I'd see. I just took a look through that thread.....oh boy. I get the jokes now. All that for a guy barely anyone remembers. Good stuff.

 

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Today in PatsFans History
Jonathan Freeny​

Happy 32nd birthday to Jonathan Freeny
Born June 15, 1989 in Margate, Florida
Patriot LB, 2015 - 2017; uniform #55
Signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2015
Signed again as a free agent on Dec 6, 2017

Jonathan Freeny spent four seasons with Miami (the first year on the practice squad) before being signed by New England as a free agent. The Rutgers alum (imagine that!) appeared in the first 13 games of 2015 before missing the last three with a hand injury, then played in both playoff games. In late August of 2016 Freeny was given a healthy two-year contract extension that raised some eyebrows, questioning if he was overpaid. He played in five games with four starts before going on IR with a shoulder injury.

In 2015 Freeny was on the field for 389 defensive snaps (36%, 14th) and 249 special teams snaps (51%, 6th). In his limited 2016 playing time Freeny had 97 defensive snaps and 49 special teams snaps - though he did earn a ring from Super Bowl LI versus the Falcons. His salary of $1,000,000 may well have played a role in his being cut at the end of 2017 training camp. Freeny bounced around the league in '17, spending time with Baltimore and Jacksonville. Freeny returned to New England for one December game, filling an open roster spot available when Rob Gronkowski was suspended for one game for a late hit against Buffalo.

After being claimed off waivers he played in one final NFL game for the Saints. Matt Patricia signed Freeny in the 2018 offseason, but he did not make the final roster for Detroit. Jonathan Freeny played in 68 regular season games over seven seasons in the NFL, which included 19 games with Pats; all eleven of his starts were with New England. He also played in four playoff games, two each with the Patriots and the Saints.

March 12, 2015:

Patriots Sign Linebacker Jonathan Freeny

The Patriots on Thursday announced the signing of free agent linebacker Jonathan Freeny.

www.boston.com

Dec 14, 2015:

Patriots Linebacker Jonathan Freeny Suffers Bennett's Fracture | HandSport Surgery Institute

Read NYC surgeon Dr. Pruzansky's post "Patriots Linebacker Jonathan Freeny Suffers Bennett's Fracture" for professional insights.

handsurgeonsnyc.com

Dec 6, 2017:

Freeny on return to Pats: 'Feels like I haven't been gone'

After a three-month hiatus, Jonathan Freeny returned to the Patriots locker room on Wednesday. The veteran linebacker isn't expecting much of an adjustment period.

www.masslive.com

Dec 13, 2017:

Patriots Announce Signing Of Britt, Release Freeny & Reedy

The Patriots made a handful of roster moves on Wednesday, making room for new wide receiver Kenny Britt.

boston.cbslocal.com

March 26, 2018:

Detroit Lions sign ex-Patriots linebacker Jonathan Freeny

Jonathan Freeny spent time with New England, Baltimore and New Orleans, playing in six games. He made 11 starts for the Patriots from 2015-16.

www.freep.com

 

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Today in PatsFans History
Nate Jones​

Happy 39th birthday to Nate Jones
Born June 15, 1982 in Newark
Patriot safety, 2011; uniform #23
Signed as a free agent on November 30, 2011

Yet another Rutgers alum, Jones was 29 and in his eighth NFL season when the Pats signed him at the end of November 2011. He played in the final five games of the season with one start, and also in the 23-20 playoff victory over the Ravens.

Dec 9, 2011:

Nate Jones received callback from Patriots

Four days after Nate Jones signed with the Patriots, he started at safety in last Sunday’s 31-24 victory over the Colts. Jones finished with nine tackles, playing a significant amount of snaps.

archive.boston.com

Four days after Jones signed with the Patriots, he started at safety in last Sunday’s 31-24 victory over the Colts. Jones finished with nine tackles, playing a significant amount of snaps.​

The Patriots went with a few new faces against the Colts, with receiver Matthew Slater making his first NFL start at safety, and Nick McDonald earning his first start NFL start at center. But Jones was unique in that he had days to learn his responsibilities in a new system.​

“I thought Nate did a good job,’’ said coach Bill Belichick. “I mean, he wasn’t even familiar with what we were doing, so he had a steeper learning curve, but he’s a more experienced player, so there’s a trade-off there. [He] played the defenses pretty well, was good in communication, got his hands on a couple balls, made a few plays. It was far from perfect, but I thought he did a good job.’’​

There was plenty for the Patriots to like about Jones, who was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round in 2004 out of Rutgers. His introduction to the NFL came under the guidance of Bill Parcells.​

Nov 30, 2011:

The book on Nate Jones

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots brought in veteran cornerback Nate Jones Wednesday, one day after releasing Phillip Adams. So what can Jones provide that Adams couldn't?

www.espn.com

The Patriots brought in veteran cornerback Nate Jones Wednesday, one day after releasing Phillip Adams. So what can Jones provide that Adams couldn't? Versatility jumps out while examining his career contributions.​

Nov 30, 2011:

Patriots sign veteran DB Nate Jones

The New England Patriots announced today that the team has signed DB Nate Jones, who is in his eighth NFL season.

www.patriots.com

Jones, 29, has played with Dallas (2004-07), Miami (2008-09, 11) and Denver (2010). He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round draft pick by Dallas (205th overall) out of Rutgers in 2004. Jones, 5-10, 185 pounds, has played in 101 games with 10 starts and has 163 total tackles, 6.0 sacks, three interceptions and 59 special teams tackles. Jones has also played in three postseason games, two with Dallas and one with Miami.​

The Patriots did not re-sign Jones following the 2011 season. Since then he worked as a college referee, and began officiating NFL games in 2019.

April 17, 2019:

6 officials join the NFL officiating roster for the 2019 season

Senior vice president Al Riveron announced Wednesday that the league has hired six new officials who will work the upcoming 2019 season.

www.footballzebras.com

Jones, from the Pac-12 Conference, and Killens, from the American Athletic Conference, are former NFL players, become the third and fourth active NFL officials to have NFL playing experience along with Steve Freeman and Phil McKinnely. Jones played as a defensive back for the Cowboys, Dolphins, Broncos, and Patriots from 2004 to 2011 (video) and was active, but did not play in, Super Bowl XLVI.​

Pro football players with New England area connections:

- Mike Flynn, 47 (June 15, 1974)
Agawam native went to Springfield Cathedral High School and the University of Maine.
The center played in 142 games for the Baltimore Ravens from 1998 to 2007.

Flynn reflects on career with Bears, NFL’s Ravens

NEWARK, Del. — For the first time in 12 years, Mike Flynn can sit back and enjoy football — as a fan.

bangordailynews.com

Agawam's Mike Flynn, former Baltimore Raven, returning home to assist charities

The Springfield Children’s Study Home and the Wounded Warrior Project will benefit from Thursday’s golf outing at Crestview Country Club.

www.masslive.com

Former pro player Mike Flynn credits Cathedral coach with getting him into football

Billy Wise Jr. suggested the freshman play football rather than soccer in 1988.

www.masslive.com

Mike Flynn to be inducted into UMaine Football Ring of Honor on Saturday - University of Maine Athletics

The University of Maine athletic department is proud to announce that Mike Flynn will be inducted into UMaine football's prestigious Ring of Honor on Saturday, Oct.

www.goblackbears.com

- Jack Rizzo, 72 (June 15, 1949)
Born in Boston, Jack grew up in Weston, went to Weston High School and also Kimball Union Academy in Meriden NH.
The running back played for the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders in 1972, the New York Giants in '73, and for Houston and Shreveport in the WFL in '74.

WFL-Jack Rizzo

- Leo Stasica (6/15/16-9/23/82)
Boston Yanks
The all-purpose back was a third round pick in the 1941 draft. For the 1944 Boston Yanks he completed 21 passes and also had two punts, three kick returns, three punt returns, and an interception.

- Brett Hundley, 28 (June 15, 1993)
Draft trade
The Arizona QB was selected in the fifth round of the 2015 draft by Green Bay, out of UCLA. That draft pick, #147 overall, was originally traded by Cleveland to the Patriots (along with a 4th, used on Tre' Jackson, and a 6th, used for A.J. Derby) in exchange for a 3rd and 7th from New England. The Pats then traded down again, sending that fifth round pick (Hundley) to Green Bay for a lower fifth (#166, Joe Cardona) and seventh (Darryl Roberts).



Other NFL players born today include draft busts Jake Locker (8th overall) and Curtis Enis (5th overall).

Class of '11 quarterbacks: Where does Jake Locker rank?

Jim Wyatt ranks the top six quarterbacks from the 2011 draft.

www.tennessean.com

Leap Of Faith Stung by a sexual-assault complaint, Bears draftee Curtis Enis turned to the Lord, took a wife, fired his agent--and found himself in the middle of a holy mess

On the Fourth of July, at the end of an evening he would latercall the greatest of his life, Curtis Enis stood in front of 40friends and family members at the

www.si.com

 

[Mike the Brit]

A fitting tribute to a legendary figure! Thank you. Has any other player had a greater role in Patriots history without ever putting on the uniform? Connor Barwin perhaps? Larry Fitzgerald?

 

[BTTA]

This should not have been posted without an explanation.

 

[captain stone]

"The Pats did not sign Seward to an offer sheet and instead headed in to camp with Bo Ruud, Victor Hobson, Eric Alexander and Vince Redd as backups to Mayo and Tedy Bruschi..."

Seward would've been >>>>>> Bo (he ain't his brother) Ruud & especially Effin Alexander (aka the less-than-useless stiff who "helped" us lose the 2006 AFCC).

 

[captain stone]

"The Patriots brought in veteran cornerback Nate Jones Wednesday, one day after releasing Phillip Adams. So what can Jones provide that Adams couldn't? Versatility jumps out while examining his career contributions..."

Phil Adams was >>> Nate Jones. Didn't make any sense at the time either.

 

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This should not have been posted without an explanation.

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I think it is more fun to have each person fill in their own caption for this photograph.

 

[captain stone]

I think it is more fun to have each person fill in their own caption for this photograph.

Don't wanna know what that brown-looking stuff is...

 

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Today in PatsFans History
Adam Seward​

June 15 is a very special day at PatFans.com because it is the birthday of a most legendary player on this forum - yet one who was never part of the Patriot organization.


Happy 39th birthday to Adam Seward
Born June 15, 1982 in Champaign, Illinois
NFL ILB, 2005-2009; uniform #59

Adam Seward was misfit in Carolina's 4-3 defense, and visited New England as a restricted free agent in 2008. Seward felt he would fit in nicely to the Patriots 3-4, and it appeared that the asking price (a 5th round draft pick) would make him a great addition. The Pats had just drafted Jerod Mayo, but the rest of the starting linebacking corps was all on the wrong side of 30. Others saw Seward's lack of playing time (just two starts, stuck behind Dan Morgan and Jon Beason) as evidence that he was nothing more than Monty Beisel v2.0. The Pats did not sign Seward to an offer sheet and instead headed in to camp with Bo Ruud, Victor Hobson, Eric Alexander and Vince Redd as backups to Mayo and Tedy Bruschi.

The real story of course is the epic debate on this forum that Seward's visit sparked. That topic was reactivated a year later when he became an unrestricted free agent (Seward ended up signing with the Colts). Just as every season some player will be Ventroned, in every off season some free agent will become the next Adam Seward.

PatsFans.com Adam Seward Threads:
March 5, 2008: (41 pages)

ILB Adam Seward [merged - old 2008 thread]

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/ Patriots to host Seward Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff March 5, 2008 05:58 PM After delving into the unrestricted free agent market in recent days, the Patriots are now considering a move with a restricted free agent. Team...

www.patsfans.com

Dec 8, 2008:

Adam Seward INACTIVE for tonight's game

Just throwing it out there ...

www.patsfans.com

March 6, 2010:

Can we please bring in Adam Seward?

It's obvious that our team's fortunes would be reversed the instant we brought this guy on board. Three words to the wise for BB: SIGN THE BEAST! Seward's guns are registered weapons!

www.patsfans.com

March 9, 2015:

Source: Adam Seward Spotted on Plane to Boston

It all makes sense now: Patriots will trade or cut Browner Patriots will allow Revis to go to the Jets Patriots will likely cut Mayo Expect to see Seward signed to a mega-deal within the hour.

www.patsfans.com

Nov 24, 2009:

Adam Seward is available, cut by the Jags

Think we should make a run at him? Jags say "see ya" to Seward | ProFootballTalk.com

www.patsfans.com

Seward himself openly wanted to play for the Patriots, much to the chagrin of this columnist from North Carolina:

Aug 12, 2008 - Seward disappointed Patriots never offered | Rock Hill Herald

Aug 24, 2007: Heath Evans powers past Adam Seward for the end zone against Carolina during the Patriots 24-7 victory over the Panthers at Bank in Charlotte.​

Adam Seward has a Bachelor's in Marketing, Master's in Education, an MBA from Southern Cal, and PhD as well. He has done very well in his post-football career:

Sept 1, 2014:

Seward out to have big impact in Japan

Kyoto University's football team recently revealed that it had acquired Adam Seward, a former NFL player, as its new linebackers coach — perhaps the biggest news before the Kansai collegiate season kicked off this past weekend.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Nov 9, 2017:

Former National Football League Star Visits Elementary PE classes

The elementary school students were thrilled to learn the skills of American football from former National Football League (NFL) player, Adam Seward. Besides teaching them some basic fundame…

globalschoolleadership.com

March 30, 2017:

Adam Seward Q&A

Former Panthers linebacker talks about his fascinating international journey promoting and coaching the game of football.

www.panthers.com

March 19, 2021:

Former UNLV, NFL player arrested after hit-and-run in Las Vegas

An arrest report states a fresh blood trail helped Las Vegas police officers identify and locate the retired linebacker as the wanted driver.

www.reviewjournal.com

Adam Hartford Seward - President - Goober Foundation Properties | LinkedIn

Could Adam Seward be Kramer's cousin?​

If only he knew how much of a legend he is on this board.