New England Patriots sign Brandon Lloyd

The New England Patriots added another offensive weapon by signing wide receiver Brandon Lloyd to a three-year, $12 million contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Lloyd started the season on the Denver Broncos, but was traded to the St. Louis Rams after Week 4. Lloyd finished the season with 70 receptions, 966 yards and five touchdowns.

Rex Ryan to Patriots Fan: "Shut the Fuck Up"

If you watch New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan on the sidelines during a game, you notice one thing very quickly, the guy likes to swear (a lot). I'm not a lip reader, but he drops the F-bomb more times than Eddie Murphy and NWA combined.

According to Mike Freeman from CBSSports.com, the NFL is looking into an incident in which Ryan told a New England fan to "Shut the fuck up." (Warning: video contains explicit language.)

Ryan has a history of reacting to heckling fans. In February 2010, he was fined $50,000 for an obscene gesture.

Bill Belichick to NY Jets Defense: Suck My Dick!

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belihick is about as boring as its comes when addressing the media. But when the media isn't around (at least he didn't think they were), he's quite animated apparently.

According to the New York Post, As Belichick left the MetLife Stadium field Sunday night after his Patriots beat the New York Jets 37-16, he put his arm around his son, Stephen (pictured), and said:

“Thirty-seven points on the best defense in the league, suck my dick."

The Post reports Belichick was asked about his comment during a Monday morning interview on WFAN. He said, "Any conversations I had privately I'll keep private."

Leigh Bodden Released By New England Patriots

Two days before they're set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots have released one of their cornerbacks. Leigh Bodden was cut by the Patriots Friday, according to multiple reports.

Bodden, who had been demoted to the Patriots nickel cornerback, signed a four-year deal with New England worth $22 million prior to the 2010 season. He is making $3.9 million this season.

According to SI.com, the 30-year-old Bodden had played 222 snaps this season, with 22 passes being thrown in his direction. He’d allowed 12 completions and one touchdown, while breaking up four attempts.

Bodden has 18 career interceptions during his nine season in the NFL.

The Patriots currently have the worst pass defense in the NFL.

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski Apologizes For Bibi Jones Photos

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski apologized Wednesday for pictures of him posing shirtless with pornstar Bibi Jones. In the photos, Jones is wearing Gronkowski No. 87 New England jersey. The pictures were posted on Jones' Twitter page.

"I didn't intend anything to hurt the reputation of anyone on the New England Patriots or on behalf of Robert Kraft," said Gronkowski. "It was just a simple picture, and that's all."

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, meanwhile, is reveling in the fact that the tabloids aren't talking about him.

"I'm just glad I'm no longer the one that people are making fun of on my team on a daily basis," said Brady, who is married to supermodel Geisle Bunchan. "Gronk has definitely pulled into the lead there."

Randy Moss Open to Returning to Minnesota Vikings

Last season Randy Moss said he was done answering questions from the media. Today, he lifted that self-imposed ban when he called into KFAN.

Moss was a guest on the program because his former teammate Erin Henderson was the host (Henderson was filling in for Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen from 9 a.m. to noon).

During the interview, Moss said he'd like to keep playing in the NFL and said he’d love to return to the Vikings if "things looked right." As for his abrupt departure from the Vikings this past season, Moss said this:

“It was definitely heartbreaking (to leave the Vikings), but some things got in the way.”

Moss admits going "into depression a little bit" when he ended up with the Tennessee Titans. He also praised one of his other former 2010 teams, the New England Patriots.

“If you ask me where my heart and where I’m happy is, I love Tom Brady and I love playing for coach Belichick,” Moss said. “I’m a big fan of Bill Belichick. Not just on the field but off the field. The little grouchy man you see on camera is not the man you see off camera.”

He also told Henderson that he would like to coach high school football when his NFL career is over.

Moss is a free agent this offseason.

NFL Lockout's Impact On The New England Patriots

Despite being one of the NFL's elite teams, the Patriots is the team that could have benefitted the most from off season workouts. Bill Belichick has built his defense with young, fast players, but they're not a solid unit yet. Another off season together would have helped them grow and mature as a defensive unit. I still think the Pats will make great strides on defense in 2011, but it will come with more growing pains. As for the offense, all they need is one dynamic wide receiver for quarterback Tom Brady to throw to and they will be fine. The Patriots adjust to adversity as well as any team and I expect them to be AFC front runners in 2011.

New England Patriots reportedly sign Marcus Stroud

After being cut from one AFC East team, Marcus Stroud will reportedly be staying in the division.

According to ESPN, the former Pro Bowl defensive lineman signed a two-year deal with the New England Patriots, after being cut by the Buffalo Bills.

Stroud, who turns 33 in June, will be entering his 11th season in the NFL. He has 29.5 sacks in his career.

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots

2010 Stats	3900 yds.	36 TDs	4 INTs
2011 Projected	4005 yds.	32 TDs	9 INTs

Brady put up exceptional numbers last year, despite lacking a playmaker at wide receiver (after Randy Moss was traded to Minnesota). This offseason, the Patriots added Chad Ochocinco to help bolster its wide receiver depth. Brady is still a safe player to draft and has great command of the offense, with a solid core of players around him.