It Is What It Is
NEED TO KNOW
Follow WEEI.com football writer Christopher Price at twitter.com/cpriceNFL. In addition, get the latest WEEI.com updates at twitter.com/WEEI.
A WEEI.com Patriots Blog
WEEI.com Blog Network
RSS
New cornerback Antwaun Molden in a rush to pick up Patriots defense 09.07.11 at 2:07 pm ET
By

Antuwan Molden (AP)

FOXBORO — It’s been a busy week for cornerback Antwaun Molden.

Last Wednesday, the Patriots claimed Molden off waivers from Houston, and he was on a plane to New England that night. He landed shortly after midnight on Sept. 1, and less than 18 hours later, he was on the field for the Patriots playing significant snaps at cornerback in the preseason finale against the Giants.

“It was a crazy experience — I’ve never experienced anything like it,” the 26-year-old Molden said. “That’s my first time being on waivers. But at the end of the day, it was a blessing. I was prepared. I was in shape. Again, it was definitely a blessing for me in that I still had a chance to come out here and compete. Especially being picked off the waiver wire that quick.”

“He’s a big corner,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said after the game, when asked what the Patriots liked in Molden. “He’s an athletic guy who can run, and he plays in the kicking game.”

A veteran of three NFL seasons with Houston, he originally joined the Texans as a third round (79th overall) pick out of Eastern Kentucky in 2008. Molden has played in 31 NFL games, mainly on special teams, and struggled with injuries over the course of his career with Houston. He has registered 26 special teams, including 19 special teams as a rookie in 2008.

Over the last two weeks, the New England secondary has been a constantly fluid situation — on Tuesday, the Patriots cut cornerback Darius Butler, and now, Molden is likely competing with rookie Ras-I Dowling for the role of backup corner. (He could get his chance sooner rather than later if the strain that Kyle Arrington suffered in the preseason finale is serious at all.)

The 6-foot-1, 198-pounder, who will wear No. 27, spent cutdown weekend watching film and trying to pick up as much of the New England defense as possible.

“Yeah, most definitely — anytime you come in behind like that, it’s definitely a rush to get up to speed, to get acclimated to the system,” he said. “Just handling each and every bit of information that I get, I’m just taking my time and trying to study it so nothing does come at me as a surprise. That’s the biggest challenge.”

Read More: Antuwan Molden, Bill Belichick, Darius Butler, Kyle Arrington Print  |  Bark It Up!  |  Digg It
  • B.

    he is wearing #27? isnt that arrington’s ?

  • http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/09/07/new-cornerback-antuwan-molden-in-a-rush-to-pick-up-patriots-defense/ Lou

    He is NOT that good a CB. He needs help on run defense and just can’t cover man to man.

    Good luck with this guy.

  • http://rockbottommerchantaccounts.com Internet Merchant Accounts & Credit Card Processing

    Great beat ! I would like to apprentice whilst you amend your website, how could i subscribe for a weblog web site? The account helped me a appropriate deal. I have been tiny bit familiar of this your broadcast offered bright transparent idea

  • http://freedemostocktrade.com shares

    Magnificent post, very informative. I ponder why the opposite experts of this sector don’t realize this. You must continue your writing. I am sure, you have a great readers’ base already!|What’s Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I’ve found It absolutely helpful and it has aided me out loads. I hope to contribute & assist different customers like its aided me. Good job.

  • http://www.best-single-serve-brewers-reviews.good-stuffblog.info/keurig-single-serve-brewers-reviews/keurig-b-40-b40-elite-gourmet-single-cup-home-brewing-system/ best single serve brewers

    We’re a group of volunteers and starting a brand new scheme in our community. Your website provided us with helpful information to paintings on. You have done an impressive activity and our entire group will probably be grateful to you.

  • http://pickleballpaddleshop.com/go/More_/18/2 pickleball paddle

    Excellent blog here! Also your web site loads up very fast! What web host are you using? Can I get your associate hyperlink to your host? I want my website loaded up as fast as yours lol

  • http://followerpackages.com buy twitter folowers

    I’m now not positive where you’re getting your info, however great topic. I needs to spend some time learning much more or working out more. Thank you for fantastic information I used to be in search of this information for my mission.

  • http://disabledonlinedating.typepad.com/ disabled dating

    I am linking this webpage from my personal weblog . this has all of the usefull information necessary.

  • http://www.restaurant-allegro.ro/nunta.html Meniu Nunti

    I like the helpful information you supply to your articles. I?ll bookmark your weblog and test again here regularly. I am relatively certain I will be informed many new stuff proper here! Best of luck for the following!

  • http://www.fastfreeindexer.com/index.php FastFreeIndexer.com – Get Your Website Ranked Fast!

    You recognize thus considerably in terms of this topic, produced me individually believe it from so many various angles. Its like men and women aren’t fascinated until it’s something to accomplish with Girl gaga! Your individual stuffs outstanding. All the time maintain it up!

  • http://chauyauch8961.blog.com/2011/10/27/simple-yet-just-weathervanes/ weathervane

    I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and was wondering what all is needed to get set up? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very internet smart so I’m not 100% sure. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Appreciate it

  • http://www.acidrefluxfix.com/disability-and-unemployment/ Acid Reflux Treatment

    Useful info. Lucky me I discovered your website by accident, and I’m surprised why this accident did not happened earlier! I bookmarked it.

  • http://www.i-want-referrals.com PTC Referrals

    I just like the helpful info you supply for your articles. I’ll bookmark your weblog and check once more right here frequently. I am slightly certain I will be told many new stuff proper right here! Good luck for the next!

  • http://nclexhelp.org/nclex-rn-questions-answers-made-incredibly-easy-preparing-for-the-revised-nclex-rn/ nclex information

    I believe this is among the most significant information for me. And i am satisfied studying your article. But want to commentary on some general things, The web site taste is wonderful, the articles is in point of fact excellent : D. Just right job, cheers

  • http://www.downthekitchensink.com/tap1.html food waste disposer

    You can certainly see your expertise within the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers such as you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. Always go after your heart.

  • http://www.basin724.com/errors/500-100.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/b%c3%bclent%20ar%c4%b1n%c3%a7/sayfa-3/ Kaliteli doğru haber okumanın en doğru adresi. Son dakika haberleri, gazete manşetleri ve fazlası için bizden ayrılmayın.

    I am no longer positive where you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time finding out much more or understanding more. Thank you for great info I was in search of this information for my mission.

  • http://sprzątanie.bydgoszcz.pl sprzatanie terenow zielonych bydgoszcz

    You need to have a kit of computer repair.. Charge avoiding taxes.

Latest on Twitter

2013 PATRIOTS DRAFT PICKS

2013 NFL DRAFT

Patriots Headlines
NFL Headlines
Tips & Feedback

Verify