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From the Globe:
I'm wondering if maybe, somehow, the Pats might be able to use this to convince Asante to stay in New England. ["Sign with us, Asante, and we'll let you play WR, too. Who else in the league would let you even try?"]
FOXBOROUGH -- Asante Samuel wants Patriots coach Bill Belichick to know that wide receiver Troy Brown isn't the only one capable of playing both ways. With Brown's cameos in the defensive backfield becoming common, Samuel would like to try his hand -- or hands -- at wide receiver.
"Every DB thinks they can play receiver," said Samuel. "I'm one of those top DBs who thinks he could play receiver. If you're looking for a receiver, put me in because I think I could play."
It would be tough for the Chicago Bears to argue with the dreadlocked defensive back after he intercepted quarterback Rex Grossman three times yesterday as New England picked off the NFC's top team, 17-13, at Gillette Stadium. The three interceptions were a career high for Samuel, tied the Patriot game record, and matched the number of Grossman passes caught by Muhsin Muhammad , who was Chicago's second leading receiver.
I'm wondering if maybe, somehow, the Pats might be able to use this to convince Asante to stay in New England. ["Sign with us, Asante, and we'll let you play WR, too. Who else in the league would let you even try?"]