Seneschal2

...with where they are after fixing the receiver position and getting Adalius Thomas," NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth says.

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Reportedly, the Pats dominated discussions at the owners meetings regarding which teams rebuilt best since the SB. Here's the article containing the above quote.

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"What we want to try to do is maximize each spot on the roster; we want to be stronger at No. 1 than the opponent, stronger at No. 25 than they are, and stronger at No. 53 than they are, we're always looking to upgrade the talent level on the team, and play together to be functional."
- Bill Belichick -

HEY BRO! WHAT UP?

It's nice to win the Daniel Synder free agency award. But the draft is what's really going to put the Patriots ahead of the rest of the NFL.

BelichickFan

Out of our FA signees, only Welker and Morris looks like potential oversigns - the others either came for a (relatively) reasonable price (Thomas) or with a year for the Patriots to test drive before buying (Stallworth, Washinton). There's nothing Snyder-esque about our offseason from where I sit.

MoLewisrocks

Excellent read all around.

I think what stands us in such good stead is while others have had or may continue to have limited success standing firm in one approach, whether by choice or born of financial necessity, this franchise instead has carefully worked constantly to position itself to be a chameleon on and off the field poised to do whatever it takes on any given Sunday or in any given off season. When you think you have us figured out, think again. And attempt to pidgeonhole us at your own peril.

old 55

I think the Welker and Morris signings are classic BB & Pioli - sign someone who plays well against your team and weaken another division rival in the process. I have no problem with this. It should help our Special teams and provide key backups at a minimum.

minvardar

I was going to try and explain why the Patriots spent alot of money this offseason but then I actually read the article and they said it better than I ever could. Did you read the article? Besides in order to win the Daniel Snyder free agency award you need to:

a.) Consistenly get big name free agents every single year.
b.) Consistently pay said agents to much every year.
c.) Consistently give away draft picks to sign restricted free agents or franchised players.
d.) Consistently not listen to coaches who recommend not getting said free agents.
e.) Every once in a while make a really bonehead move like trading one of, (if not the best) CB in the league for a running back.
f.) Getting big named free agents to join your team when you have different needs than the player can give you. (i.e. trying to get Briggs when they need more help at other positions than linebacker.)

Now you know what it takes to win the award.

But I do agree that a team needs to have the ability to draft well to consistently be great.

patriotsdynasty12189

You fail to mention that they also had Ledall Betts who is a better fit for that offense.

psychoPat

minvardar

Then I demand a smiley face after the Snyder comment! (Just Kidding)
I meant to add in a, "I don't know if you are joking or not" comment but forgot it. I just get a bit irritated when anyone compares the Patriots to the Redskins and they actually think it is true. The teams could not be further apart when it comes to managing their respective rosters.

fgssand

One can never have "too much" talent at any position. Plenty of room for all....

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