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Andrew Hawkins to sign one-year deal with Patriots http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...l-with-patriotsThe New England Patriots added more speed to their deep receiving corps. Former Cleveland Browns wideout Andrew Hawkins announced Wednesday he's joining the reigning Super Bowl champs. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported it's a one-year deal for Hawkins. The wideout turned down more lucrative offers elsewhere to join New England. "It was never really about the money." Hawkins said. "And to be honest, I passed up on deals that were probably double the compensation. But like I said, it was all about winning for me at this point and putting myself in the best position to do so." UNINTERRUPTED
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1,455Andrew Hawkins to sign one-year deal with Patriots Print 0 By Kevin Patra Around the NFL writer Published: May 24, 2017 at 01:23 p.m. Updated: May 24, 2017 at 02:05 p.m. The New England Patriots added more speed to their deep receiving corps. Former Cleveland Browns wideout Andrew Hawkins announced Wednesday he's joining the reigning Super Bowl champs. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported it's a one-year deal for Hawkins. The wideout turned down more lucrative offers elsewhere to join New England. "It was never really about the money." Hawkins said. "And to be honest, I passed up on deals that were probably double the compensation. But like I said, it was all about winning for me at this point and putting myself in the best position to do so." Hawkins admitted he has his "work cut out" to make a deep Patriots roster. New England added Brandin Cooks this offseason to a receiving corps that includes Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell and Danny Amendola. Hawkins, who excels as a slot receiver, spent the past three seasons with the Browns. In 2016 he earned 33 receptions for 324 yards and three touchdowns. If the 31-year-old makes the Patriots' roster, he'll likely work as a reserve from the slot position.
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Man, NE has a lot of WRs.
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Good for Hawk. Hopefully he'll have a great year.
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Man, NE has a lot of WRs. I don't think Hawkins will make the team.
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Yeah, that's why I said that.
I hope he does because he seems like a great guy, but that's a rough road.
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Man, NE has a lot of WRs. I don't think Hawkins will make the team. I disagree. Hawkins works hard and understand. You don't think Hawkins replaces Amendola? Amendola who hasn't played an entire season.
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Man, NE has a lot of WRs. I don't think Hawkins will make the team. I disagree. Hawkins works hard and understand. You don't think Hawkins replaces Amendola? Amendola who hasn't played an entire season. Amendola knows the system and it's not like Hawkins has been the picture of health.
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He's the "type" of WR that NE likes, but it's a crowded WR room. If he makes it he could do well.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
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That's not even counting how many Receiving type RBs they also have...
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Can't Stand The Patriots But Good Luck Hawk 
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That's not even counting how many Receiving type RBs they also have... yeah
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
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Good for him, I hope he does well as long as it doesn't come at the expense of the Browns.
Hawkins has had an unusual road and has overcome many hardships.
1st his reality beginning in a contest that would end up getting a hire by the Cowboys...clearly he won that competition but was passed over cause there was a WR with more desired physical specs. But he persevered and got his shots and made the best of them. Good story, and always seemed like a good person with a lot of class. Has talked nothing but good things about the Browns after being released.
If we don't win the SB...how the Pats w/Hawkins do.
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I'm with u bro .. i really hope he makes the team and they win the SB ... he's a class act and I've always rooted for him ... Glad u don't hate me bro ..  .... i have that affect on some on here .. but hardly ever when u actually meet me ..  Also glad your still coaching .. hope your still able to get out on the links ... i know u love them both and doing things we love is what its all about .. Hope the families doing good my friend .. how's your sound doing? .. shoot me a pm and let me know ...
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Hope he makes the team and makes contributions.
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I agree Fargo ... IF he makes the team he will contribute IMO
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
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Wouldn't have been a terrible thing to still have Hawkins on the team. I think he's better than Hogan who looked absolutly awful and like 100 could replace him.
1999 ish, Belichic got a good ex Brown, David Patton as an afterthought wideout who helped him big in the playoffs at least one year.
I know Hawkins is only marginal, but considering the "current" state of the Browns receivers, "Why isn't he on the Browns anymore?" . oh.
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Cause he asked for his release and we did the right thing ...
Hogan looked absolutely awful?
Do u watch football and if so, do u know what your watching ... *shrugs* ...
Hogan played really well for them .. he was good in Buffalo ... his problem is staying on the field not what he does on it ..
He was there deep threat last year and he scored 4 or 5 long TD's ... not sure hoe he looked anything remotely close to awful ...
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Yep, Hogan is an excellent deep ball threat. Always has been since I've been following him.
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Good for Hawk. Hopefully he'll have a great year. Thought the same thing... Always liked Hawkins..
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Hogan definitely stretched that field with success. Came on strong after getting comfortable with the O and Brady. Made room for the little guys underneath Edelman and Amandola...jmho
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WR Andrew Hawkins told the Patriots and @uninterrupted that he is retiring. Now graduating from the NFL. He was a longshot to make the team. I'd hire him if I ran a front office.
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Not shocked, he made a lot of business decisions last year.
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Was he the one that the Lions offered a scouting position to?
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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Andrew Hawkins - WR - Free Agent
Ex-Browns and Bengals WR Andrew Hawkins has told the Patriots he's retiring.
He's going to pursue a Ph.D. in economics. The longtime Ohio slot man was on the outside looking in of the Patriots' 53-man roster, as the team's top-five receivers were already set. Often unheralded, Hawkins' effectiveness had been on the wane. He turned 30 in March 2016. A 2008 UDFA, Hawkins hangs up his cleats with 209 receptions, all of which came from 2011-16.
Related: Patriots, Bengals, Browns
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Jul 25 - 2:21 PM
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He's going to pursue a Ph.D. in economics. I'm thinking Hawkins must have... I'm not sure what to think. You have to be smart to get into an Economics doctoral program. With lots of undergraduate math.
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he probably wasn't making that roster, especially given their WR/RB type additions
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
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I take the man at his word...he is positioned to move on to the next stage of his life.Andrew Hawkins announces his retirement Posted by Michael David Smith on July 25, 2017, 2:31 PM EDT In a surprise move just before the start of training camp, Patriots receiver Andrew Hawkins has announced his retirement. Hawkins never played for the Patriots, having just signed with them in free agency this offseason. In a video he posted on social media, he explained that he simply didn’t think he could handle another season at age 31. “I just got off the phone with the New England Patriots and coach Belichick and I just had to inform them of my decision to retire,” he said. “After OTAs this summer, my body just didn’t respond and didn’t feel the way it should going into camp.” Hawkins said he wanted to play for the Patriots and they wanted him, but it just wasn’t going to work out. “They were disappointed,” he said. “I told them I was appreciative of the opportunity to work with an organization as storied as they are.” Hawkins played three seasons with the Browns and three with the Bengals. Herecently got a master’s degree from Columbia and said the next step in his life will be working on a Ph.D. in business and economics. link
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Hawk made the right choice IMO He is a very smart young guy, and his concussion problems were starting to have an effect on him. It is much better for him to get out now and still have a future in the NFL, than to keep hanging on and ruin his life.
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Future in NFL....Going to school and getting a PHD in economics doesn't sound like NFL future to me.....he was a good little player and smart enough to get out when his body AND competition told him it was time....change, one of the sure things....GO Browns!!!!
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Knowing when to go is smart.
I wish him well.
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Good luck to him, seems like a smart guy.
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Future in NFL....Going to school and getting a PHD in economics doesn't sound like NFL future to me.....he was a good little player and smart enough to get out when his body AND competition told him it was time....change, one of the sure things....GO Browns!!!! He wants to be a Team President/GM. I think that such a degree could help him in that pursuit.
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Good luck to him, seems like a smart guy. x2
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
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The Patriots was a long shot anyways...good luck Hawk.
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Hawk made the right choice IMO He is a very smart young guy, and his concussion problems were starting to have an effect on him. It is much better for him to get out now and still have a future in the NFL, than to keep hanging on and ruin his life. Yup, IMO, he's making the right move. He's leaving Football with coin in his pocket, his health pretty much intact and a solid education and plan for the future. Good luck Hawk
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Future in NFL....Going to school and getting a PHD in economics doesn't sound like NFL future to me.....he was a good little player and smart enough to get out when his body AND competition told him it was time....change, one of the sure things....GO Browns!!!! As Ytown already pointed out. He has goals of working his way up the front office ladder for an NFL team.
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Nice letter and read about Hawk, and the letter from him to Browns fans.
Former Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins announces retirement, writes letter to Cleveland
By Nate Ulrich
Beacon Journal sports writer
Published: July 25, 2017 - 03:07 PM
Former Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins announced his retirement from the NFL Tuesday on Uninterrupted.com and wrote a thank-you letter to Cleveland.
The Browns granted Hawkins’ request for his release in February, and he signed with the New England Patriots in May.
Hawkins, 31, who spent the past three seasons with the Browns, explained in a video on Uninterrupted.com that he retired because his body didn’t respond well to offseason training.
“Basically, it just started breaking down on me,” he said.
Hawkins said he has opportunities to work in football on the business side and will pursue a Ph.D. in business and economics in February. He graduated from Columbia University this year with a master’s degree in sports management.
Below is his letter to Cleveland.
“Dear Cleveland,
“In May of 2008, I loaded up my Chevrolet Impala, and made the roughly two hour drive from the University of Toledo to Berea, in hopes of not returning any time soon. Unfortunately, I was back on the Toledo campus within three days. I had what was, by most accounts, at least a solid performance during my tryout with the Cleveland Browns during their rookie mini-camp. At the conclusion of the camp, I was told by the front office and coaches that I would more than likely be signed within the week. Afterwards, I would check the Browns’ roster transactions every day and pray that the phone would ring to make me a Cleveland Brown. The days, weeks, and months passed by without the phone call ever coming. But, as fate would have it, after working in a factory, working as a caddy, interning as an NFL scout, starring on a reality show, playing in Canada, breaking a leg (literally), getting cut after one practice in St. Louis, and emerging in Cincinnati, on March 11, 2014, the Cleveland Browns finally called and changed my life forever.
“Today, my football career comes to an end, but I celebrate the incredible opportunity I was given to wear the same colors as legends like Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Eric Metcalf, Clay Matthews Sr., Paul Warfield, Ozzie Newsome, Josh Cribbs, Bernie Kosar, Joe Thomas, and many more. I count it an incredible honor to be a football descendant of the Godfather of football himself, Mr. Paul Brown. Thank you to all the coaches and my brothers on the field for having my back always, no matter what. Thank you to Jimmy and Dee Haslam for the support, care, and effort you continue to put into turning this storied franchise around. Thank you to Ray Farmer, Sashi Brown, Mike Pettine, and Hue Jackson for allowing me the opportunity to join the Cleveland community.
“Lastly, the love and support that Browns fans across the globe have shown my family and I was both unanticipated and greatly appreciated. My time as a Brown was some of the best of my life and I have never experienced such passion from fans in my life. I couldn’t wrap my mind around the unwavering support Cleveland fans showed us through the ups and downs, but I knew it was special to be a part of. I am proud to be a part of the Cleveland community, and in my short time, I hope my small contributions have left it in a better place than when I arrived. Thank you Cleveland, the pleasure was all mine.
“Till next time,
— Andrew Hawkins”
Roster move
The Browns recently placed cornerback Howard Wilson, a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, on the active/physically unable to perform list. The move was expected.
Wilson suffered a fractured kneecap in May during rookie minicamp and might need surgery depending on how it heals.
New agent
Browns running back Isaiah Crowell recently hired high-profile agent Drew Rosenhaus to represent him.
Crowell is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 14 and will look for Rosenhaus to negotiate a lucrative contract on his behalf. Crowell was previously represented by Universal Sports Management.
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What a classy guy. He wrote a letter to Bengal fans, too.
I hope this guy fulfills all of his dreams.
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