This seems to be the case. I know some Patriots fans and it seems that one by one, local reporters are starting to confirm that the Patriots have signed Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet and that the Steelers aren't expected to match it.

UGH. This offseason just keeps getting worse and worse. I am not throwing in the towel by any means, but we keep getting body shot after body shot with teams pilfering our players and the FO letting guys go who they cannot pay. Losing Sanders on top of everything else just makes it that much worse. Our WR corps is suddenly extremely thin and we are looking at Plaxico Burress being our #2 starter if we don't get someone in the Draft. I am also afraid they might feel the need to reach for someone like Keenan Allen or Tavon Austin. I bet Ben isn't happy at all right now...