Patriots' addition of O'Connell applies pressure on Cassel

By SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer The Pats’ signing of rookie quarterback Kevin O’Connell could lead to the subtraction of Matt Cassel. The Providence Journal / John Freidah With the start of training camp two days away, the New England Patriots signed four players yesterday, including their two third-round draft picks. In the morning, the team announced that it had come to contract agreements with 78th overall pick Shawn Crable and 94th overall pick Kevin O’Connell. Later in the day, it was announced that veteran tackle Anthony Clement and receiver Chris Dunlap had been signed. The team has yet to come to terms with first-round draft choice Jerod Mayo and second-rounder Terrence Wheatley. Gallery: Meet the 2008 Patriots offense Your Turn: Which Patriots quarterback will be the odd-man-out? Crable, a 6-foot-5,... [read full story]