get on the stick, son... !

Mike Reiss is definitely one of my favorite Go-to's for "Morning Coffee". His coverage and in-depth analysis of the NFL draft, and the Patriots in general, was, and is, nothing short of superb, which makes me, a fellow UMass grad, proud. So keep that in mind, Mikey, when I express a minor annoyance to your answer regarding Junior Seau:

I have been surprised at the volume of e-mails asking this question. Seau seems to have created a lot of interest among the Patriots' fan base, and part of that might be due to the team's depth situation at linebacker. Seau's locker is intact at Gillette Stadium, so I take that as a sign that he is not forgotten. But at the same time, the Patriots had left Roman Phifer's intact a few years ago, and he never did return. As for my opinion, if Seau is healthy and willing to come back and fit into the Patriots' plans, I do think he'll be back.

Yo, Mike! You're surprised at the volume of interest, and then you give a generic opinion? Like, d-uh, dude! If he's healthy and wants to come back and he fits into the Pats plans, you think he'll be back. You can say that about every player on every team in the world.

Here's what you do, seein' as it's your job anyway: Call Bill Belichick! Call Junior Seau! Find out what the status of any negotiation there may or may not be.

Do it today! And get back to us.

Other'n that, son, keep up the good work!

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Update: So says Mike in Saturday's Globe...

EXTRA POINT: The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that linebacker Junior Seau will re-sign with the Patriots next week, pending a physical.