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Even with the Browns, Eric Mangini is still cherry-picking Pats castoffs. Ruud has experience practicing on the inside in the 3-4, which Rob Ryan will run in Cleveland. He’ll compete for a backup job behind starters D’Qwell Jackson and Eric Barton.

Barrett’s far less talented little brother would’ve competed for a job on the inside, but the Pats have numbers there after drafting Tyrone McKenzie in the third round. McKenzie could take Tedy Bruschi’s starting job.

Ruud won’t have a chance to line up with his brother. Bucs also waived T Anthony Alabi, CB Kyle Arrington, DT Chris Bradwell, C Rob Bruggeman, DE Jarriett Buie, S Steve Cargile, WR Patrick Carter, DT Rashaad Duncan, DE Louis Holmes, RB Kareem Huggins, CB Darrell Hunter, T James Lee, TE Jason Pociask, TE Ryan Purvis and WR Mario Urrutia.

The writing was on the wall for Ruud when the Browns listed him at outside ‘backer on their first depth chart. Barrett’s little brother is not a pass rusher.

Ruud will join his brother, Barrett, if he makes the final roster. Originally drafted by the Patriots in the sixth-round last year, he was recently released by the Browns.

The local rags don’t have the news yet, although most of their writers are on vacation. Ruud comes from good NFL stock, but is no lock to make the team, especially if Junior Seau comes back. Ruud will play inside linebacker in New England’s 3-4 defense.

We never believed Welker’s injury was serious, but it’s tough to tell with the Patriots. Now at 100 percent, it’s safe to draft him as a top 15-20 wide receiver. Hobbs, recovering from offseason shoulder and groin surgeries, is not at full speed yet.

Barrett’s brother is basically getting stashed for a season. Ross looked like he had a chance to help the team since they are thin at tackle.

He was paired with sixth-round pick Bo Ruud at the mostly rookie workout. Tedy Bruschi is the incumbent at the weak side spot. Mayo can play also play the strong side, but if he starts at WILB he’ll be more enticing as an IDP.