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Bussey on board

Posted by Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff July 17, 2009 03:53 PM

The Patriots have come to an agreement with fifth-round pick George Bussey. According to a league source, Bussey, an offensive lineman from Louisville, has agreed to a four-year deal.

The 6-foot, 2-inch, 306-pound Bussey is the ninth of the Patriots' 12 draft picks to reach a deal with the team. The only remaining picks who haven't signed or come to terms are the team's top overall pick, safety Patrick Chung, third-round pick linebacker Tyrone McKenzie and sixth-round pick long-snapper Jake Ingram.

Bussey was a walk-on at Louisville, foregoing a full-scholarship to culinary school. He played both guard and tackle for Louisville in his four seasons there and was twice an All-Big East first-team selection, including last season.

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5 comments so far...
  1. When are the Patriots going to make some of these signings official?
    So far, only Butler, Orhnberger, and Richard are official. Player cuts
    are going to have to accompany the last couple of signings.

    Posted by Jim Keddy July 17, 09 05:22 PM
  1. Didn't Bussey team up with Reeves in Point Break?

    Posted by Rich from TO July 17, 09 10:33 PM
  1. Forgoing a scholarship to culinary school? That sounds like a pretty cool story, Mike/Chris. I'd love to see some of his favorite recipes at some point during training camp.

    Posted by Jacob July 18, 09 08:23 AM
  1. I wonder how much bullying from Chef Ramsay the 6'2", 306lb Bussey would take before folding the guy up and sticking him in a drawer?

    Posted by MaineMan July 18, 09 10:37 AM
  1. I wander What the Big Guy is Goin to Cook On the Grid Iron!!!!

    Posted by Jay Lew July 28, 09 09:58 AM
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