The_Dragon

ironwasp

There's an interesting link at the bottom of Reiss' piece to a Philadelphia paper, where Donte Stallworth says he hopes to stay with the Eagles but names three other sides he could see himself joining, the Pats, Niners and Fins.

Does this mean he's been talking to someone, I wonder?

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Patsfanin Philly

It means his agent Drew Rosenhaus (T.O.'s agent as well) wants you to think he is. He missed 4 games with a hamstring problem and was limited in a few others, only making 38 catching ni 12 games. though a few were long ones (19.1 ypc). I think it will take lots of $$$ to snag him, more than the Pats usually allocate to the wR position but I could be wrong.........

The_Dragon

The injuries would concern me. We took a risk on Reche last year regarding injuries and it paid off but Stallworth would require more money for the risk.

Patriot Missile

Oh jeez, Pat's and 49ers? Who would of thunk? I'm sure it has nothing to do with the cap situation and money. As far as the Dolphins? Warm weather maybe.

Gon_Trevil

Sign me up for the Deon Grant bandwagon.

How has Hamlin played the last year or two? I remember him being really good earlier in his career.

Parrish could be a very serviceable backup who can start if need arises.

Michael Lewis is an intriguing one-- he can't start, but there's no doubt he can be put in certain situations as a LB/Safety. BB would definitely find a way to use him.

cstjohn17

Looks a lot like the list of FA WRs, not very impressive.

Maybe one of these guys can come in and compete for a position but I don't think anyone on the list is a clear cut upgrade over Harrison or Wilson.

I might be crazy but our current mix is not that bad... maybe a FS is brought in to compete with Hawkins and Wilson. Ideally Samuel is locked up and we get lucky with Nelson/Landry sliding down in the draft or maybe we take a flyer on Merriweather otherwise look for a player on Day 2 or a JAG to be brought in to be training camp fodder.

SS - Harrison, Sanders
FS - Wilson, Hawkins
STs - Andrews, Mitchell, Jones

spacecrime

He can say what team he'd like to go to, but he can't talk to them until March 2.

patchick

I tend to agree...the problem with the safety position this year wasn't quality of players, it was quantity because of injury. Heading into TC with Wilson, Harrison, Hawkins, Sanders, Jones and Gay available as vets isn't bad. The key is 2008, and it happens that safety is one of the brighter spots in a generally weak draft. I'd certainly take a Landry or Nelson, plus there's Gattis, Wendling etc. So not a big priority in free agency, IMO.

DaBruinz

I like what Reiss is doing, but I don't think he's taking it far enough. I'd like him to list the strengths and weaknesses of players as well and why they'd be potential targets for the Patriots (starting potential, ace special teamer, etc). Also, specifying whether the person is more of a free safety or a strong safety would be nice.


See, I can't see a player like Michael Lewis being a target because he can't cover people.

Kaesviharn may be a good pick up because of his hard hitting, but I don't know how he is at play-recognition and in coverage.

Hamlin returned to form this year and would be a nice free safety addition. Also, he's young and a good leader on the field.

Deon Grant is a savvy vet who might be better as a SS for the Pats than a free safety.