If WR Buddy Farnham ever makes it to the NFL, his route will go through the Arena Football League as he signed a contract with the Orlando Predators for the 2012 season. This will give him some additional exposure and playing time after sitting out the entire 2011 regular NFL season.
He made an impression on Coach Belichick during the 2011 pre-season 42-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Buddy played both ways, catching three balls for 34 yards and picking off a pass while playing safety. His play drew praise from Coach Belichick in his opening press conference remarks.
Farnham has faced an uphill struggle after a marvelous career at Brown University. Being an Ivy Leaguer probably caused him to be bypassed in the 2010 draft.
As an Undrafted Free Agent, he began the paper trail of personnel transactions with the Pats. He was in the final cut on September 4, 2010 and signed to the practice squad on December 29, 2010.
This can only be a postiive more for Farham. I think Belichick likes his football skills, but he doesn't have enough experience. I look for Buddy to be signed by the Pats and have a great training camp. I think he will either be on the Practice Squad or a periodic player like Ray Ventrone. Both of these guys have a future with the team.
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