The New England Patriots are gearing up for the upcoming NFL season by signing in some young players into  their team and the latest player to be drafted into  the team is the first year offensive  lineman Pete McMahon. The 26 year old player has been in the NFL season since 2005 but has not yet played a game in the NFL. McMahon is hoping that he will be able to showcase his football skills for the Patriots this season and will be wearing jersey No 64 for the Patriots team. The ticket sale for the New England Patriots games has been promising so far and it is expected that most of the Patriots home games this season will be a sell out.

The Patriots signed third-round draft choice Shawn Crable and third-round draft choice Kevin O’Connell today. Terms of the agreements were not made public. Crable who is a linebacker from Michigan, was selected with the 78th overall pick in April. O’Connell, a quarterback from San Diego State, was selected with the 94th overall pick in the draft. Their presence should help the Patriots get more ticket sales.

Fourth-round draft choice CB Jonathan Wilhite was signed by the New England Patriots today. The terms and financial details remain undisclosed as yet. This was their 129th selection for the NFL Draft in 2008. Wilhite is fresh out of Auburn University with an impressive 3 season record of 101 tackles (77 solo), 3 interceptions, 14 passes defensed and 1 sack. Jonathan Wilhite should provide the Patriots with stellar play and could make an immediate impact.

Ben Coates has been elected as the 13th member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.  The announcement came on Monday, as Coates played 9 seasons with New England as was chosen by the fans from the teams website as he was one of three finalists.  Coates played with the Patriots in the 90’s and was one of the games best tight ends, as he is second on the teams all time list with 50 touchdowns.  He ranks highly amongst the Patriots in receiving yards and receptions and leads all tight ends in that category. Coates was drafted in 1991 by the Patriots and came out of Livingstone College.  The tight end has a very impressive resume with several pro bowl selections and consistant numbers. 

The New England Patriots receiver Wes Walker wants the legacy of the Patriots to continue and is doing all that he can by way of imparting football skills to the younger generation through his annual youth football camp. This is the third year in running that such a camp is organized by Walker at his high school and he said that it is his way of imparting all the experience and knowledge that he had gained in his NFL career to the young NFL aspirants. Wes Walker wants to play a bigger role in the ensuing season and the fans are also hoping for better results from their Patriots team. Tickets to the New England Patriots opening game of the 2008 season are currently on sale.