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Wistful Torry Holt foresaw greatness in Patriots
January 9
Boston Herald
 
"Torry Holt knew there was something special going on. The veteran wide receiver could tell just from being around, and being a part of the Patriots during offseason workouts and training camp. He knew this team was headed to the postseason, and possibly to Dallas and another try for a fourth Super Bowl title. That's why it killed him to have to surrender to a balky knee before the regular season ever got under way. Holt, now working as an analyst with the NFL Network, knew from being on a championship team with the 1999 St. Louis Rams that this one had the exact same feel. It was very familiar to him. "I was very disappointed. I so wanted to be in New England," Holt said during a recent"
Veteran Holt won't catch on this year, placed on IR because of knee woes
August 16
Boston Globe
 
"The abundance of receivers in camp already had limited Torry Holt's chances at earning a roster spot with the Patriots. Yesterday the 11-year veteran ran out of chances. The Patriots placed Holt, who missed several practices last week and didn't play in the exhibition win over New Orleans Thursday, on injured reserve because of a knee injury. "He is disappointed,'' said Holt's agent, Kennard McGuire. "He looked forward to competing and playing with another great quarterback, and playing for one of the all-time great coaches.''"
Torry Holt: No. 81 just like family
August 6
Boston Herald
 
"As the players were leaving the field following the second practice session Sunday, Torry Holt brought one of his Patriots teammates over to meet his three children. And this wasn't just any teammate. Holt had Randy Moss in tow, and it didn't take long before the kids were shaking hands with the receiver and chatting him up. Holt, one of the finest receivers to have ever played the game, explained why it was important for his kids to meet Moss. "It's a respect factor there," Holt said yesterday. "My little ones know Randy. They know him very well. They've heard his name several times. So I wanted to make sure they met someone I consider great."
New Patriot Holt playing catch-up
August 3
Boston Globe
 
"As Torry Holt enters his 12th NFL season, the veteran receiver accepts that this year might be different. He is the most-targeted wideout since 2000 and once built a career in St. Louis based on stretching the field. Yet even with his reputation and proven history, Holt is looking for a job with the Patriots that may not be the high-profile role he has had in the past. A player who has made a career of gobbling up receptions and yards, Holt is looking for a place among a host of pass-catchers in New England. The moment Wes Welker returned to practice Sunday after months of rehabbing from knee and shoulder surgery, the Patriots' receiving group became one of the team's deepest. And that"
No fade pattern for Torry Holt
August 1
Boston Herald
 columnist Ron Borges
"Men play professional football for many reasons. Some play just for money, some to satisfy their competitive drive, others because they cannot think of anything else to do with themselves. A few, like Miami's Ricky Williams, play because their talent is so vast that even though they would not have chosen the game themselves, it chose them. That list is a short one. So, too, is the list Torry Holt is on. He plays because he loves football. At 34 and with slowing but still remarkable legs, Holt could easily say he has nothing left to prove in this most hurtful game and no one could argue otherwise. He is the last cast member still running from an offense once called The Greatest Show on"
Torry Holt eyes 'smooth' transition
May 27
Boston Herald
 
"Torry Holt has built a reputation as a teacher during his 11-year NFL career. Don't expect that to change now that the 33-year-old is battling for a job with the same young players he's tutoring. "That's what it's all about," Holt said after yesterday's workout. "That's the beauty of sports - competing. We do a lot as athletes to . . . give ourselves a chance to compete. A lot of young guys, a lot of veteran guys, a lot of guys who are proven. But the environment is still competitive, and that's all you can ask for." Holt came to the Patriots with a Super Bowl ring earned during a long tenure in St. Louis. He also spent a productive season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thus far with the"
Receiver has catch phrase
May 12
Boston Globe
 
"When the Rams made Torry Holt a first-round draft pick in 1999, the young receiver's goal was to play in the NFL for a decade. Yesterday on the turf inside Gillette Stadium, Holt chuckled as he spoke about preparing for his 12th season as a professional, and how he can help the young receivers on his new team, the Patriots. "I think the best way I can help and teach those guys, first and foremost, is being here, being diligent, being precise, being efficient, being on time as much as I possibly can, participating in the drills, participating in the workouts, running routes at the proper depth, being efficient off the line of scrimmage — the detailed things,'' Holt said. "Most importantly,"
Torry Holt has a finger on it
May 12
Boston Herald
 
"In a short time, young receivers Julian Edelman and Brandon Tate have begun to notice what Torry Holt brings to the table. Listening to the veteran wideout, and watching him in the offseason program, they see how perfectly he meshes into what they've come to know as the Patriot Way. Edelman and Tate already have soaked up Holt's words like sponges, because they know he has priceless wisdom and guidance to share. And if they can't hear it, they can see it. All Holt has to do is hold up the deformed middle finger on his left hand, and tell the story behind it. It's a lesson to behold. "It's a part of me," Holt said proudly of the warped finger yesterday. "It's a symbol of my work." The"
Holt going by the book
April 22
Boston Globe
 
"The newest member of the Patriots receiver corps isn't expecting age to slow him down in his 12th NFL season. Torry Holt may not be as fast as he was the day the Rams drafted him in the first round in 1999, but that doesn't mean he can't contribute. "I've still got plenty of football left to play,'' said Holt, who will turn 34 in June. "I honestly believe that. I train. I prepare that way. I think that way. I carry myself that way, so it's just a matter of a team giving me the opportunity to play and make plays for the football team.'' Holt made his first comments to the New England media yesterday, a day after signing a one-year deal worth $1.7 million. After playing his entire career"
Torry Holt: I have plenty left to give team
April 22
Boston Herald
 
"Torry Holt isn't interested in deluding himself or the public. Heading toward his 13th season in the NFL, the former St. Louis Rams star doesn't mind admitting that he's not quite the speed demon that he used to be. But the newly signed Patriots wideout yesterday offered an emphatic defense of his ability to contribute. "I've still got plenty of football left to play," said Holt, who signed a one-year deal for $1.7 million on Tuesday. "I honestly believe that. I prepare that way. I still have a lot of football left in me to play and I'm excited about that. I feel good health-wise. I'm training hard every day, getting myself physically ready to come to New England." Fans might worry that"
Jacksonville dumps wide receiver Torry Holt, two others
February 12
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
"The Jacksonville Jaguars are cleaning house. Apparently not happy going 7-9 in 2009, the Jaguars have released wide receiver Torry Holt, offensive tackle Tra Thomas and defensive tackle Rob Meier, according to ESPN.com. The biggest name of the bunch, Holt signed with Jacksonville before the start of the 2009 regular season. In 15 games he caught just 51 passes for 722 yards with no touchdowns. Thomas, a 12-year veteran out of Florida State, spent the first 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles before joining the Jaguars prior to the 2009 season. He started eight games last season. Meier, a nine-year veteran out of Washington State, was drafted by the Jaguars back in"
Bears unlikely to pursue Torry Holt
February 12
Chicago Tribune
 
"As Mike Martz continues to familiarize himself with the Bears' offensive personnel, one player with whom he needs no introduction became available Thursday when the Jaguars released wide receiver Torry Holt. Holt's name came up last offseason when he left the Rams and the Bears were discussing ways to improve at the position, a discussion that touched all the bases, including Plaxico Burress. The Bears passed on Holt then, and unless Martz makes an impassioned case for the former star in the Greatest Show on Turf, it's expected they will pass again. The Bears decided to go with what they had at wide receiver in 2009 and it turned out to be the position that showed the most promise on"
Jaguars release Torry Holt; good fit for Bears?
February 12
Chicago Tribune
 
"Let the Torry-Holt-to-the-Bears talk resume again: As expected, the Jacksonville Jaguars released the veteran wide receiver Thursday. It was a popular topic last year after Holt left the St. Louis Rams, where he spent the first 10 years of his career, and it's sure to gain even more momentum with Mike Martz in place as the Bears' new offensive coordinator. Holt became a star in "The Greatest Show on Turf" under Martz and his career numbers look worthy of the Hall of Fame: 920 receptions, 13,382 yards, 74 touchdowns. Photo: Torry Holt had 51 catches and no TDs for the Jaguars in 2009. (Sam Greenwood/AP) But Holt, who will turn 34 in June, was only the third-leading receiver for the Jaguars."
Jaguars cut three players, including WR Torry Holt
February 12
Jacksonville Times-Union
 
"The Jaguars this afternoon officially released receiver Torry Holt, defensive tackle Rob Meier and offensive tackle Tra Thomas. "After completing our postseason roster evaluation, we've made the decision in the best interest of the organization to release three veteran players with tremendous playing history in the league,'' said Jaguars general manager Gene Smith. "All three players have played 10 or more years in the NFL and have a made a positive impact on the Jaguars' organization. These decisions certainly weren't easy ones, as Torry, Tra and Rob have (made) over 350 starts between them, and they still have the ability to contribute for other teams in the league.'' Out of respect for"
Jaguars' roster moves on hold
February 9
Jacksonville Times-Union
 
"The Jaguars stood pat regarding roster moves Monday despite it being the first day of the new league year, which meant that teams could officially begin releasing players. But that doesn't mean roster trimming isn't on the horizon. The Times-Union reported last week that the organization recently informed receiver Torry Holt and offensive tackle Tra Thomas of its plans to waive the veteran free agents, who were signed last year. The team didn't make the moves official on Monday, but it's expected the Jags will sever ties with the duo sometime this week. Out of respect for Holt and Thomas, the organization gave them advance notice of its plans to allow additional time for both players to"
Tra Thomas, Torry Holt will be released by Jaguars
February 6
Jacksonville Times-Union
 
"Wide receiver Torry Holt and offensive tackle Tra Thomas, two veteran free agents who were signed last year, won't be returning to the Jaguars next season. The Jaguars can't make the moves official until next week because players can't be waived before Monday, but the players were given advance notice because they both hope to continue their careers, and the Jaguars want to give them time to find new teams. Holt, 33, was the Jaguars' third-leading receiver with 51 catches for 722 yards this season."
Jaguars' veterans know what's at stake
December 11
Jacksonville Times-Union
 
"Wide receiver Torry Holt, who has played in two Super Bowls, is no stranger to the kind of big game the Jaguars will play Sunday. "It's win-or-go-home, the NBA slogan, that's where we are right now," Holt said of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. If the 7-5 Jaguars win, they can earn a playoff berth if they beat Cleveland in the finale, as long as the Jets and Ravens don't run the table. By contrast, if the 6-6 Dolphins are able to win Sunday, they can eliminate the Jaguars by winning their last three games. "They control their own destiny just like we do. This is a playoff game for both teams. It'll be entertaining for the fans. I think it's good for the league," Holt said. Holt"
Things are looking up for the Jaguars
November 23
Jacksonville Times-Union
 
"David Garrard's career — headed into Sunday — included just three come-from-behind wins in more than seven seasons as an NFL quarterback. But against Buffalo, Garrard engineered his second comeback in as many weeks to lead the Jaguars to an 18-15 victory and their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years. The Jags (6-4) are now tied for the lead for the AFC wildcard and own the best conference record (5-2) among the teams in wildcard contention. "Everybody knows that any given play we can make it happen. We've done it in the past," Garrard said. "Guys understand that we get into [a] situation [of playing from behind late in the game] that it's not a loss. It's an opportunity to"
Torry Holt: Always ready for a reception
October 18
Jacksonville Times-Union
 
"In his first summer job while in high school, Torry Holt would bend down, snap tobacco leaves off stems, and pack them under his arms for hours under the hot North Carolina sun. By the time his 7 a.m.-noon shift ended in the tobacco fields, Holt's hands and arms would be coated in sticky sap. Wash all he wanted to, that tobacco stick-'em wasn't going anywhere for Holt, who in 10-plus seasons has been one of the NFL's most sure-handed receivers. Heading into today's game against the St. Louis Rams - the team that drafted him in 1999 - Holt's sticky fingers have allowed him to catch at least one pass in 158 consecutive games. The streak ranks as the second longest (behind Pittsburgh's Hines"
Key matchup: Bartell vs. Holt
October 18
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Jaguars WR Torry Holt doesn't have the deep speed he once possessed, but remains a savvy veteran who knows how to get open. After facing Holt for four seasons on the practice field in St. Louis, Rams CB Ron Bartell squares off against his old teammate for the first time in a game. "It's exciting to go against a friend, a guy who taught me a lot," Bartell said. "Somebody I look up to. He's like a big brother. I've been sending him texts all week while I've been watching film. ... He's still a quality player in this league. He's still running great routes.""
Jaguars provide change of scenery for WR Holt
September 11
Indianapolis Star
 
"Torry Holt's numbers took a significantlast year, then the wide receiver asked for his release, got it and changed addresses to Jacksonville. Entering his Jaguars debut Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, the burning question is how much does the 11th-year pro, at age 33, have left for a team that gave him a three-year, $20 million contract? He averaged 89 catches for 1,313 yards and eight touchdowns in nine seasons. Then last year, he caught 64 passes for 796 yards and a career-low three scores. Basically, he was good, but not great. And for two games, he didn't even start. Granted, the Rams were a lousy 2-14 and rebuilding with a new coaching staff. But the Jaguars have been searching for an"