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September 8, 2006

Locker room goodies

Hey all --

Jonathan Smith made his first appearance today during a low-key locker room session. Picked up off waivers when he was but by Buffalo, Smith is wearing number 81 with New England and said, "It was a surprise to get picked up by someone in the division, but once I got the call I was happy."

A third-year pro out of Georgia Tech, Smith said he hasn't been given a specific role, just learning the details of the offense: "All I've been doing is learning the plays and do whatever i can to help this team."

After some cajoling from the media, Corey Dillon also spoke and said he that after 10 years, he's still excited for opening day.

Several of the offensive linemen were at the game table, with Matt Light and Dan Koppen playing dominoes and Logan Mankins and Wesley Britt playing backgammon.

Tight end Daniel Graham, who generally provides the musical entertainment -- he almost always has his iPod on, which is hooked up to speakers -- took off his shell when he came off the field and immediately sprayed it with Febreze. I don't know why, but I found that humorous. Graham was playing some reggae yesterday, but often has 70s R&B as his soundtrack.

Though he has practiced for two days, Tedy Bruschi has yet to make an appearance in front of the media.

Unless some news breaks between now and the start of the game, we'll be talking to you again Sunday.

shalise

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 2:19 PM | Permalink