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In their first meeting, the Wildcat ran wild. Miami's star running back and New England's head coach tackle the unorthodox formation. Plus, news and notes from Wednesday's practice.

Patriots.com News Blitz - 11/19/2008

News from New England and the Miami area in advance of the Sunday showdown between the Patriots and Dolphins.

Ask PFW: Battling for the division

The Patriots head into Sunday's game at Miami tied with the Dolphins for second place in a highly competitive AFC East. The winner of the contest will answer a few questions heading down the stretch toward the postseason. For all the other questions surrounding the Patriots we bring another wide-ranging edition of Ask PFW.

Pats ready for Wild weekend in Miami; Tues. notes

After seeing the Dolphins' Wildcat formation rip it to shreds in Week 3, New England is doing everything it can to prevent a repeat performance this weekend.

Patriots.com News Blitz - 11/18/2008

Joey Porter's running his mouth again. Read all about that and the other news and notes leading up to this weekend's Patriots-Dolphins game in today's Patriots.com News Blitz.

65 Wesley Britt T

  Height: 6-8   Weight: 320
  Year: 2   Yrs/Pat: 2
  Acquired: FA-05
  School: Alabama
  Born: Nov 21, 1981 Cullman AL

Personal Wesley Britt was born November 21, 1981 in Cullman, Ala. ... He was a SuperPrep All-American as a senior at Cullman High School ... All State and Class 5A Lineman of Year in state ... Also played defensive line ... Won discus title as a junior with throw of 142 feet and six inches ... He is from an athletic family, with both his brothers, Taylor and Justin, also playing football for Alabama, his sister Melissa playing volleyball at South Alabama and his sister Lindsey playing softball at Alabama -Birmingham ... Wesley graduated from Alabama with a degree in marketing.
Career Transactions Wesley Britt was signed to the Patriots active roster on January 30, 2006 ... Originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft ... Released by the Chargers (9/4/05) ... Signed to the Patriots practice squad (9/5/05).
2006 Season 2006 (10/1/2/4): Recorded his first career NFL start in the Patriots' 38-13 win over Cincinnati (10/01/06). Buffalo (9/10): Played in a reserve role on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 19-17 victory over the Bills. at N.Y. Jets (9/17): Saw action on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 24-17 win over the N.Y. Jets. Denver (9/24): Saw action as a reserve at left tackle for two series in the first half. at Cincinnati (10/1): Made his first career NFL start at right tackle in the Patriots' commanding 38-13 victory over the Bengals ... Member of an offensive front that opened holes for Patriots' ball carriers to gain 238 rushing yards on 41 carries, marking New England's highest team rushing total in 13 seasons ... Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack for the second consecutive game. vs. Miami (10/8): Saw action on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 20-10 win over the Dolphins. at Buffalo (10/22): Played on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 28-6 road victory over the Bills. at Minnesota (10/30): Saw limited action as a reserve on the offensive front in the Patriots' commanding 31-7 road win against the Vikings. Indianapolis (11/5): Dressed but did not play. vs. N.Y. Jets (11/12): Inactive. at Green Bay (11/19): Inactive. vs. Chicago (11/26): Inactive. vs. Detroit (12/3): Dressed but did not see action in the Patriots' 28-21 comeback victory over the Lions. at Miami (12/10): Saw action as an extra tackle on short-yardage situations. vs. Houston (12/17): Saw action in a reserve role at left tackle in the fourth quarter of Patriots' commanding 40-7 victory over the Texans. at Jacksonville (12/24): Served as a reserve tackle on short-yardage situations in the Patriots' 24-21 division-clinching win over the Jaguars. at Tennessee (12/31): Inactive. 2006 Postseason (0/0/0/3): vs. N.Y. Jets (1/7): Inactive. at San Diego (1/14): Inactive. at Indianapolis (1/21): Inactive.
College Started all 46 of his games at Alabama ... Named thirdteam All-American by Associated Press and second team by Rivals.com as a senior in 2004 ... First team All- Southeastern Conference by the Associated Press and league's coaches in 2004 ... Named to 2004 SEC good Works Team ... Missed the final four games of his junior season with a broken leg ... Started every game in 2001, 2002 and 2004 ... Redshirted in 2000.

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