Possible WR3's to replace Gaff for reasonable $$ - New England Patriots Forums

Mogamedogz · 03-02-2009, 11:30 AM

In no particular order...

-Devery Henderson 5'11 200lbs - Still only 26 years old, deep threat speed with experience playing split end in a pass happy offense with the Saints.

- D.J Hackett 6'2 210lbs - 27 years old with a ton of talent. Injury concerns could be an issue, but if he can prove healthy, he might make for a nice pick up with tremendous upside.

- Armani Toomer 6'3 203 - No spring chicken @ 35, but still produced at a fairly high level for NY over the last two seasons. Reliable target, good hands, and could still have enough gas in the tank to put up quality WR3 #'s. may be able to sign him at the vet minimum.

- Ronald Curry 6'2 210lbs - Still relatively young @ 29, but like Hackett, injury history needs to be considered. None the less, Curry is talented and posted back to back 700yrd seasons in '06 & '07 for some woeful Raider teams.

- Mike Furrey 6'0 195lbs - 1000yrd campaign for the Kittens in '06. Versatile enough to step in a play emergency DB if called on, and like WWW, the guy has sure hands and can be a reception machine.

BadMoFo · 03-02-2009, 11:37 AM

Out of those, I'd say Henderson or we draft a No. 3. I'd have to think the No. 3 should be a pretty fast guy since we have the tall receiver and slot receiver.

The Dynasty · 03-02-2009, 11:44 AM

What about Laverneous Coles? I think hed be a good fit

JSn · 03-02-2009, 11:46 AM

Coles is looking to be stuck with Buffalo or no-one. Heck, Houshmazoo is having trouble getting paid.

Coles would be a good move if it's affordable.

I even like the idea of Galloway as a burner. He's still fast and rested up. nd he plans to keep playing. He's the Seau of WR's when it comes to longevity.

Mogamedogz · 03-02-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dynasty

What about Laverneous Coles? I think hed be a good fit

Money wouldnt be reasonable. He turned down $6m from the Jets because he thinks that he is worth more.

primetime · 03-02-2009, 11:47 AM

Henderson is one of the most woeful underachievers in the game. He's a (far) less productive Donte Stallworth clone. Don't want him.

Hackett and Curry are possibilities (with question marks; I definitely like Curry better than Hackett), and Toomer is intriguing, even if he's probably out of gas. Furrey is probably better suited to backing up Welker/being the #4 WR, but he's definitely a guy I could see the team bringing in.

I suspect the Patriots will draft someone. In terms of veterans, Coles would still be my personal preference, though he may cost too much.

crowell33 · 03-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Of that group I'd lean toward Henderson. I'd hate to draft a WR early. Its just so hard to judge ( Bethel Johnson/ Chad Jackson both high 2nd rounders ). I believe WR is the toughest position to evaluate in the draft.