Article: Former fan favorite hears boos.(Sports)

Byline: DAN DUGGAN

FOXBORO - It didn't take long for the Foxboro faithful to make their feelings on Asante Samuel's offseason departure known. On the Patriots' first play from scrimmage, Randy Moss took an end-around and was immediately met by Samuel in the backfield for a 5-yard loss.

When Samuel was credited with the tackle, boos rained down from the crowd.

"They love to hate me," Samuel said after the Eagles' 27-17 win at Gillette Stadium. "They love me, they miss me, but I'm not with them, so they hate me."

Last night was Samuel's first trip back to New England since he signed a six-year, $57 million contract with Philadelphia on Feb. 29. The cornerback ...

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