Washington Times: Patten Welcomes Stiff Competition
 

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June 4
Washington Times: "Even if the coaches won't come out and say so, Redskins owner Dan Snyder didn't shower millions on Randle El, 26, and Lloyd, 24, for them to be spare parts. And Patten has been through this before, having relinquished his starting job at the start of New England's playoff run in 2004. "