PATRIOT64

I don't know why, but ever since Jason decided to end his career where he had fame and fortune,Willie entered my mind and now I am expecting #55 to return to the team to finish his career just like Jason did.

Willie is still in good enough shape to play and I think someone will sign him - I just don't think it seems possible he will retire on another team and his only spot is right here in New England.

I expect this announcement of his return and signing as a part time player at OLB any time now.

Am I being realistic here? or is this a pipe dream?

(Ty Law is another one I thought about, but there is no room this year for him so I pass on that thought)

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Patjew

Seems like JT has alot more left in the tank. Willie hasn't brought much the last couple years.

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Rob0729

McGinest might be good for a training camp body and help to teach some of the younger guys like Crable and Redd, but I can't see him making the 453 man roster. At best, he is a situational player. I don't see him playing special teams at this point. So I can't see him being activated on game days.

What I can see is him doing a year like Troy Brown did his last year where he wasn't activated except for one game to get his catch and then was mostly used in practice.

WhiZa

I would rather see Colvin then McGinest at this point.

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Mogamedogz

Why dont we just bring back Tipp while we're at it.

Willie is so old... He ate at Pizza Hut when it was still just a tent.

Patriots2001

I bet ya Nellie might be available

Sicilian

Man, the Patriots have 452 players BETTER than Mcginest?

I have a tough time seeing it too. One thought I did have was are there any potential LBs out there, maybe playing in the last year of the contracts or buried on a depth chart, that the Pats could trade a 2nd for? I'm NOT talking about Peppers, but someone more affordable, who the team either thinks they won't resign or just doesn't have a place for.

I have no names in mind, just a thought since we have the extra 2nds next year.

Wheelssps

If you're talking about giving up a 2nd for a one year rental, it better be a pretty good player. The one year rental business has been tried a lot more in baseball than football, but you're right in that the concept does seem to be starting to work its way in NFL team's thinking.
A 2nd for one year of an expiring contract vs four years of service from a drafted player is quite a bit of difference. They might do a trade with a lower pick, or be able to demand quite a player if they're giving up a 2nd. Not exactly sure who that could be, but .........

Sicilian

Well, my thinking is we've had pretty good luck bringing in players for a year, selling them on our system, then locking them up. It's an avenue to explore, not sure if there's even anyone out there that fits our scheme who's in the situation.