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Waiting for the Patriots to call their numbers

By Chris Forsberg

Thursday, October 22, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Talking before Wednesday's practice, his first full-pad session with the New England Patriots since returning to the practice field, rookie wide receiver Brandon Tate spoke of needing to keep his emotions in check. Packing his travel bags for London on Thursday afternoon, Tate admitted it was difficult to do once he received word he would be part of the team traveling to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. "Man, I'm real excited. Real, real excited," Tate said. "I'm tryi ...

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