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NFL.com news: In buyer's market, veteran receivers could be in for reality check

Pretty interesting. According to these guys, money is drying up for veteran wideouts this year. Sort of a nice prospect, getting a quality wideout to complement the newly grind-it-out style the Pats have adopted.

Of course, all wide receivers are head cases, including the one we just let go and will soon need a restraining order against because of the pining-for-bygone-days thing.

Thoughts?

ctpatsfan77

Logic FAIL.

Metaphor EPIC FAIL.

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TheComeback

The only ones I would consider are Ochocinco, Steve Smith, and T.O. That's just based on ability alone--none of the other guys would be an upgrade over Deion Branch. Moss could help us quite a bit in the red zone, but I question his ability to get open downfield anymore without play-action.

Ocho and TO are both headcases. Having said that, T.O. seems to have toned it down for the last few seasons, as far as I know, and he's still capable of being a #1 receiver. Never heard of a guy who works as hard as T.O. Even at his age, he's still game-changer. That said, I'd very surprised if BB ever signed a guy with his ego.

Ocho isn't as productive as TO, but doesn't come with as much baggage. He could help stretch the field a bit, but people overestimate his abilities. He's very much on the decline and isn't really a big upgrade from Branch, if he is at all. If he doesn't get targets, he will just try to pull a Moss.

Steve Smith is the third best guy in this group, and he'd probably be higher if he had a QB. But he's also a headcase, except his headcaseness involves violence AND ego. I think he's overrated, but would still be an upgrade over Branch.

IMO, we're better off sticking with what we have and giving Price, Tate, and Edelman a chance to continue developing. Those guys are all talented. It's just a matter of putting it together.

To those who continually pine for a deep threat, put it to rest. The best deep threat you can have is the threat of a running game mixed with some play action. In fact, I'd argue that's where most "deep" passes are made, unless you have a Randy Moss in his prime. Our tight ends, specifically Gronk, are more than capable of winning jump balls. So what's the big deal?

PATRIOTSFANINPA

Derrick Mason looks more and more likely if we are going to sign an 'old guy',Mason probably won't be back in Baltimore.

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HomerSchooled

It's weird that Santana Moss managed to put together a nice little season last year. Weirder still that he's probably the least interesting player listed.

I don't think any of these guys would be upgrade enough to bother with the various attitude risks they bring. Owens or Moss could probably help in the redzone a bit, but it's not like it was an issue last year. Granted, Welker and Branch haven't really proven they can stay healthy for a full season, but Edelman and Price can fill in. I, like many, am excited to see what Price can bring.

Though I'd welcome a young impact player, I don't really think any additions are necessary. With Welker getting healthier, potential improvement in the run game, and the youngsters gaining some experience, the receiving corps and tight ends have every reason to be better than they were last year.

RayClay

Except for Troy Brown...

And yes, cheap is good. Unfortunately, we were a bit short on wideouts, nevertheless, having role players and the system is just so much better than a "go to" guy.

We need a young branch type, or similar, just a quick fast guy that needs double coverage, not somebody who demands the QB fixate on him.

One versatile receiver that can go long sometimes.

I give props to Ryan for his defense, but it still wouldn't have worked had we scored the 2 times we marched downfield.

Still, 14-2 is not bad for a rebuilding year.

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RayClay

Always liked Mason, but 37 is really old for a receiver.

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RayClay

Oh no, I just looked at that list. More baggage than a Samsonite convention. No Mas, No Mas.

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RayClay

Seems to me, if it's a buyer's market, you do your homework and pickup an underrated guy.

Nothing like a guy with a huge ego, who's lost a step. Oy!

Leave them to the losers who need a gate attraction.

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ctpatsfan77

Welker didn't have an injury Week 17, and he played every other week. . . .

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