Patriots hoping to get a kick out of Chad Ryland

The Patriots traded up in the fourth round to grab kicker Chad Ryland, who brings plenty of experience to Foxborough.Paul Perillo

In baseball, it's no secret that players who grow up in the south or in California have an inherent advantage over those who do so in the northeast due to obvious differences in weather conditions. Those same advantages aren't necessarily thought of when it comes to football, but that