TO Signs in Cincinnati...Which Means... - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

NYCPatsFan · 07-28-2010, 08:03 AM

aw shucks, the Jesters didn't sign him?? Shoot...

***MassPats38*** · 07-28-2010, 08:12 AM

I would say it means very little. Receivers do not seamlessly integrate into an offensive system, and T.O., if he in fact still has the ability to contribute significantly, will likely not be making waves in Week 1 in that offense. The guy was the primary receiver in Buffalo and caught 55 passes last year. I don't care who is throwing him the ball, if he is getting enough separation any pro QB should be able to find him. As stated, "He doesn’t get the separation he used to enjoy coming off the line of scrimmage. Simply put, he’s not a dominant performer."

While he would have made an interesting storyline, I cannot believe that anyone who watched the guy play last year (he had a grand total of 4 catches against the Pats in two games) believes with all his drop issues that he would be a value added on the Pats rather than a probable cut like Galloway. As stated yesterday, only in Madden Football and its virtual reality.

MVPKiller · 07-28-2010, 08:48 AM

Which means... the Pats might be already guaranteed a victory in week 1.

TO has never beaten the Patriots...

2009
W vs Buffalo 9/14
W vs Buffalo 12/20

2007
W vs Dallas 10/14

2004
W vs Eagles - SB 39

1998
W vs 49ers - 12/20

Hopefully he can keep his streak alive!

TommyBrady12 · 07-28-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PatriotsInGA

This means....Carson Palmer is going to need to turn into Goro in order to keep throwing to both Chad and TO

don't worry. after 2 weeks, TO will start dropping balls and palmer will beging to throw more to Ocho. This will result in TO blowing up and causing the bengals to implode.

***Rex Ryan's Gut*** · 07-28-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

And the way to stop that offense would be the same way defenses have been stopping our offense since Super Bowl XLII... put Brady on his back.

Who will do that week one? Tully Banta-Cain?

The AFC East might be a great division, but it's a fact that we have the worst pass rush of any four teams collectively.

strongside · 07-28-2010, 10:12 AM

I think it means that Jermaine Gresham just got more room to operate. Don't sleep on this guy in the Bengal's offense. Palmer has never had an option like this. I like gronk and Hernandez but this guy has the chance to be better than both.

***TruthSeeker*** · 07-28-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by I_Bleed_Blue

I think that the Pats missed the boat and that Belichick was asleep at the wheel. I read, at one time, that TO would have liked to play for the Pats and would have taken less money to sign. With him and Moss on the outside a healed Welker in the slot and a Brady at 100% and with Torry Holt and Brandon Tate in the wings, I cant see how this offensive team could be stopped.

Unless of course they are looking at Brandon Tate as a younger version with as much talent.

Anyway I would have liked to have seen TO line up with Moss.

Some people never learn.

TO is exactly what we don't need.

***Leave No Doubt*** · 07-28-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jmt57

let's see how OchoCinco, Antonio Bryant, and TO co-exist

LOL absolutely

Ocho and TO, I'm entertained already and the season hasn't even started yet

Carson Palmer deserves a raise.

dhamz · 07-28-2010, 12:24 PM

Holt is TO for the Pats - a once great WR who is no longer a difference maker but might fill a role. He just doesn't come with the circus TO brings.

Reports are that TO can double his 2m salary if he catches 100 passes for 1300 and 14 TDs. It goes an extra million to 3m if the numbers are 60/900/10. He is not a guy I would ever want on my team with that type of deal where his personal stats are potentially worth 50 to 100% more $ to him than he makes without them. Nothing like setting the stage for him to implode on you before he ever steps on the field.

Sicilian · 07-28-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dhamz

Holt is TO for the Pats - a once great WR who is no longer a difference maker but might fill a role. He just doesn't come with the circus TO brings.

Reports are that TO can double his 2m salary if he catches 100 passes for 1300 and 14 TDs. It goes an extra million to 3m if the numbers are 60/900/10. He is not a guy I would ever want on my team with that type of deal where his personal stats are potentially worth 50 to 100% more $ to him than he makes without them. Nothing like setting the stage for him to implode on you before he ever steps on the field.

I agree with your point, but in theory those numbers are not unobtainable through a normal offensive progression. They somehow found enough balls to go around for Ocho and Housh (with Housh getting 110+ one year), so it can be done without too much coddling of TO.

That said, you're still right. Having TO on a catch/yard/TD based incentive is asking for a tantrum.