Potential Patriots: LaMarr Woodley - New England Patriots Forums

Kid~Brady · 02-09-2011, 10:57 AM

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Despite the looming labor uncertainty, as free agency approaches, WEEI.com will continue to offer daily insight and analysis regarding options that could be available to the Patriots in free agency this offseason.

New England has struggled to put together a consistent pass rush since the start of the 2009 season, and the arrival of someone like Woodley would bring an instant jolt of respectability to the outside linebacker spot. When it comes to pass rushers, Woodley figures to be one of the best available options on the free agent market — he has 39 sacks the last three years, including 13.5 in 2009 and 10 this past season. (He also had a sack in the Super Bowl XLV, which extended his NFL record of seven straight postseason games with a sack.)

Would this be a good move for the Pats? it'll definately solve that "Pass Rush" problem that everybody is yapping about. Would this move be better for the draft?

Full article here: It Is What It Is Potential Patriots: LaMarr Woodley

***DarrylS*** · 02-09-2011, 11:02 AM

Not confident any one player will solve anything.. might be a nice addition, but after the Adalius Thomas fiasco I am skeptical that they will invest that much in anyone player outside of their system.

Shelterdog · 02-09-2011, 11:06 AM

If there's a franchise tag he gets franchised. If there isn't Pittsburgh will be willing to pay more to keep him than we will be to get him.

He's not playing in NE guys.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 02-09-2011, 11:10 AM

Strange but I can't remember the last time the Patriots signed a former Steeler...you have to go back 10 years ago to Vrabel perhaps?

Dutchmaster617 · 02-09-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid~Brady

it'll definately solve that "Pass Rush" problem that everybody is yapping about.

So what do you think the problem is?

FoxboroFlyer · 02-09-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Shelterdog

If there's a franchise tag he gets franchised. If there isn't Pittsburgh will be willing to pay more to keep him than we will be to get him.

He's not playing in NE guys.

I wouldn't be so sure about Pitt. franchising him, or being willing to overpay for him. Actually listening to all the reports out of the Pittsburgh media, they believe it's a foregone conclusion that Woodley will be the most likely to walk.

They have 2 young LB's who they feel can be difference makers on their D, in Worilds, and Sylvester. They love these guys. Not to mention they feel like they can turn any LB into an all pro. That coupled with the fact they recently broke the bank to extend Harrison, and have Timmons coming up for free agency next year, I too believe Woodley leaves.

I'm not saying he's going to be sporting a Pats uni next year (although I'd love that) but I think the odds are great that he's sporting colors other than black and gold.

signbabybrady · 02-09-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

Strange but I can't remember the last time the Patriots signed a former Steeler...you have to go back 10 years ago to Vrabel perhaps?

I can think of two off the top of my head from the last few seasons, Kendall Simmons and Fernando Bryant. Though I think Bryant was only there for a year and neither really did much with us.

Oh and then there is the punter Josh Miller.

Mogamedogz · 02-09-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FoxboroFlyer

I wouldn't be so sure about Pitt. franchising him, or being willing to overpay for him.

I would be. When you have a player who can get to the QB like Woodley... you dont just let him walk. They are few and far between.

Shelterdog · 02-09-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FoxboroFlyer

I wouldn't be so sure about Pitt. franchising him, or being willing to overpay for him. Actually listening to all the reports out of the Pittsburgh media, they believe it's a foregone conclusion that Woodley will be the most likely to walk.

They have 2 young LB's who they feel can be difference makers on their D, in Worilds, and Sylvester. They love these guys. Not to mention they feel like they can turn any LB into an all pro. That coupled with the fact they recently broke the bank to extend Harrison, and have Timmons coming up for free agency next year, I too believe Woodley leaves.

Harrison's further into his contract than you think-he is entering year three of his six year contract, he's about to turn 33, and his salary balloons in years four-six. Harrison and Timmons are the only good players on defense who would be under 30 next year so you really, really don't ant to lose him.

I think they re-sign him.

Kid~Brady · 02-09-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutchmaster617

So what do you think the problem is?

a pass rush, duh... sorry if I made it seem like I didnt agree with our # 1 problem Lol