Opinion: Bring back Reche "Bug Eyes" Caldwell - New England Patriots Forums

BradyManny · 02-13-2008, 08:35 AM

He's a FA, we could sign him for cheap. I think we're going to have to focus our $$ on Moss and then the defense this offseason, so honestly, I think Gaffney might price out.

CJax is our 3, and I believe he'll be an upgrade over Stallworth in terms of the total package. But as insurance, what better guy could there be then Reche?

Caldwell was extremely good at making his catches matter & finding the first down marker, he was very David Givens esque in that manner. We could definitely use another guy on 3rd down who can make that happen, as teams will continue to pay more attention to Moss/Welker.

Disco Volante · 02-13-2008, 08:38 AM

When I think of guys that can make it happen, I don't think Reche Caldwell.

signbabybrady · 02-13-2008, 08:40 AM

[QUOTE=BradyManny2344;797347]He's a FA, we could sign him for cheap. I think we're going to have to focus our $$ on Moss and then the defense this offseason, so honestly, I think Gaffney might price out.

CJax is our 3, and I believe he'll be an upgrade over Stallworth in terms of the total package. But as insurance, what better guy could there be then Reche?

Caldwell was extremely good at making his catches matter & finding the first down marker, he was very David Givens esque in that manner. We could definitely use another guy on 3rd down who can make that happen, as teams will continue to pay more attention to Moss/Welker.[/QU

he would prolly be a cheap option and he has a worked with Tom so there is some things that would make sense.

But would he wnat to come back after we showed him no love a year after he led the team in receptions. Also if we let him go last year after that what was the reason and has it changed.

BradyManny · 02-13-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by signbabybrady

But would he wnat to come back after we showed him no love a year after he led the team in receptions. Also if we let him go last year after that what was the reason and has it changed.

I see your point about him maybe feeling slighted - but on the flip side, by far his best season was here, so I'd feel he'd be eager to come back.

As for what's changed - depth at receiver position has changed. I don't know if Gaffney will be able to return and Stallworth is almost a near-certain goner. Furthermore, as I said, while our #3 has #1 upside (CJ), he's also a bit of an unknown commodity and basically red-shirted his first two seasons.

So a nice insurance policy at the #4 spot, as well as someone who can be a 3rd down option would make sense and that points to Caldwell. Caldwell was cut mainly b/c he lacked any ST ability, and we can use the #5 - or even #6 if we carry one again - to fill that need, and let Caldwell be the #3/4.

eom · 02-13-2008, 08:45 AM

after last year's playoff loss I never want to see brady throw him another ball.

Keegs · 02-13-2008, 08:48 AM

If this team lets Gaffney go and then decides to go pick up Caldwell to replace him, then they do not deserve to win another Superbowl.

BradyManny · 02-13-2008, 08:50 AM

Because he dropped one pass that ended up not even making a difference? And again, we wouldn't be bringing him back as our #1 option, but likely our #4 and as insurance for CJax's development.