Who is the patriots deep threat this year?? - New England Patriots Forums

MossWelkowski · 05-02-2011, 07:53 PM

Now that Moss is gone, Tate sucks, and no one was picked up from the draft... Who will the pats use for a deep threat this year? I think its one of the major needs that gets overlooked cause the short passing game is so good. Well, is it really that good? All playoff games, the short passing game has blown and there is no deep threat. Tate isn't gonna cut it.

Possible options...

Price? Gonna get more action in year 2, all WRs do
FA? Ochocinco?

Its sad that there is only 1 guy who doesn't even play that is a deep threat.

All other playoff teams have 1, most have two.

Colts- garcon, wayne
packers- jennings, driver
ravens- bolden
jets- holmes, edwards
chiefs- bowe
steelers- mike wallace
chargers- jackson
falcons- LOL they have like 4 of them now
Saints- All saints WRs are deep threats
Eagles- jackson, maclin

All patriots long TDs were broken plays and I'm getting kind of tired of it

brady199 · 05-02-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MossWelkowski

Now that Moss is gone, Tate sucks, and no one was picked up from the draft... Who will the pats use for a deep threat this year? I think its one of the major needs that gets overlooked cause the short passing game is so good. Well, is it really that good? All playoff games, the short passing game has blown and there is no deep threat. Tate isn't gonna cut it.

Possible options...

Price? Gonna get more action in year 2, all WRs do
FA? Ochocinco?

Its sad that there is only 1 guy who doesn't even play that is a deep threat.

All other playoff teams have 1, most have two.

Colts- garcon, wayne
packers- jennings, driver
ravens- bolden
jets- holmes, edwards
chiefs- bowe
steelers- mike wallace
chargers- jackson
falcons- LOL they have like 4 of them now
Saints- All saints WRs are deep threats
Eagles- jackson, maclin

All patriots long TDs were broken plays and I'm getting kind of tired of it

I'm down on Tate, but he doesn't suck, this will be the last year, I'm willing to give him to step up his game.

Bolden, Holmes, Edwards, Driver, and Bowe aren't really deep threats, and you can probably add Maclin to that list.

Ochocinco isn't gonna solve anything.

By the way how did the Pats do after they traded their deep threat last year?

eom · 05-02-2011, 07:59 PM

when did boldin become a deep threat?

anyway, it's gonna be a footrace to see who gets deepest ---- first guy to 15 yds is the deep threat.

***ausbacker*** · 05-02-2011, 07:59 PM

Probably Hernandez and Tate. Hernandez has shown a good ability to get into the second level quickly for a tight end. Tate underwhelms me and I'm hopeful he can improve this season. He'd be one of the few reasons you'd consider Ocho.

To be fair after seeing our draft I kinda hope we incorporate more smash mouth football in our game. As much as I love passing there's nothing better than seeing your o-line maul the opposition defense and the RB smacking them right in the mouth.

***sbpatfan*** · 05-02-2011, 08:00 PM

Does Tate really suck? Or did people just put wild expectations on a guy that was out of football for practically two years?

brady199 · 05-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Before I comment further on this thread, is this the "Official Who is the patriots deep threat this year??"

jeffbiologist · 05-02-2011, 08:17 PM

We have too many guys who do the same thing, thats what you are saying right? Welker, Branch, and Edleman are slot/possession guys. Tate/Price should have shown something....I'm sure a FA will be added and may the best 5 win! I'm not married to any of em, Welker is the only one with any trade value. They have all had their opportunities but we do need the deep threat. It cost us in the playoffs no doubt. We have paid a price in picks for 3 of them and none are worth what we paid so far. Dont hate on Ocho, I think properly motivated he or even Moss 2nd could add to this corp.

***Sciz*** · 05-02-2011, 08:17 PM

Of players you mentioned/implied: (Rec/Yds/Tds, first season unless otherwise noted)
Garcon: 4/23/0 in 14 games
Wayne: 27/345/0 in 13
Driver: 3/31/1 in 6 (1st season), 21/322/1 in 16 (2nd), 13/167/1 in 13 (3rd)
Jackson: 3/59/0 in 8 (1st), 27/453/6 in 16 (2nd), 41/623/3 in 16 (3rd)
White: 29/446/3 in 16 (1st), 30/506/0 in 16 (2nd)
Tate: 0/0/0 in 2 (1st), 24/432/3 in 16 (2nd)

You would have given up on Roddy White, Vincent Jackson, Reggie Wayne, and Donald Driver after their first years too. That's why you're not in charge. Let's not give up on Tate yet.

***ausbacker*** · 05-02-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffbiologist

We have too many guys who do the same thing, thats what you are saying right? Welker, Branch, and Edleman are slot/possession guys. Tate/Price should have shown something....I'm sure a FA will be added and may the best 5 win! I'm not married to any of em, Welker is the only one with any trade value. They have all had their opportunities but we do need the deep threat. It cost us in the playoffs no doubt. We have paid a price in picks for 3 of them and none are worth what we paid so far. Dont hate on Ocho, I think properly motivated he or even Moss 2nd could add to this corp.

If Ocho or Moss are brought into the fray I could only ever see it happening on team friendly and high performance motivated contracts.

eom · 05-02-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffbiologist

We have too many guys who do the same thing, thats what you are saying right? Welker, Branch, and Edleman are slot/possession guys. Tate/Price should have shown something....I'm sure a FA will be added and may the best 5 win! I'm not married to any of em, Welker is the only one with any trade value. They have all had their opportunities but we do need the deep threat. It cost us in the playoffs no doubt. We have paid a price in picks for 3 of them and none are worth what we paid so far. Dont hate on Ocho, I think properly motivated he or even Moss 2nd could add to this corp.

what kind of opportunity has price had?