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$hop $mart: the 2002 free-agent class isn't bursting with stars, but teams seeking to fill specific roles can find what they need. (Free Agents Preview).(football)

The Sporting News

| March 04, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Call it the Patriot Plan.

A year ago, New England made some ripples, but no real splashes, in the free-agent market: Antowain Smith, Mike Vrabel, David Patten, Marc Edwards, Terrell Buckley, Terrance Shaw, Larry Izzo. Bill Belichick and his staff then gave each signee a role he could perform and coached the beck out 'em. You know how it turned out.

When the free-agent market opens Friday, many NFL teams will look to duplicate the Patriots' offseason blueprint by signing mid-level free agents who can fill a specific role without breaking the bank. This is a good year to use that strategy. This class of unrestricted free agents has few impact players, but ...

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