1.   But as any poker player can testify, a pat hand sometimes breeds overconfidence and carelessness.

2.   Director Sam Weisman looks like a poker player holding a pat hand.

3.   For once, George Steinbrenner kept a pat hand, though the Boss is sure to swing into action at the first hint of weakness.

4.   The Angels, adrift in Disneyland, will play out the season with a pat hand.

5.   With Weinke surrounded by talented blockers and receivers and experienced running backs, Bowden says he has a pat hand on offense.

6.   With more roster control than most coaches, Bowman played a pat hand this season, keeping a collection of small, finesse-oriented players.

7.   Not content to defend their Super Bowl title with a pat hand, the Ravens have been aggressive in free agency this winter.