Dan Pires thinks Pats may sign Grady Jackson [merged] - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

Ochmed Jones · 03-05-2008, 01:41 PM

I really can't see them being interested in Jackson at all.

However I could see BB using our 2nd round pick to take NT Red Bryant of Texas A&M and having Bryant learn the system and get some reps for a few years as we wait for the Wilfork deal to settle out. (ala M. Hill)

DefenseRules · 03-05-2008, 02:25 PM

FWIW...Patriots Insiders has a rumor out that they are hearing that we are also interested in Haggans too. We shall see.

SeanBruschi54 · 03-05-2008, 03:31 PM

http://blogs.southcoasttoday.com/n/b...tag=nbpatriots

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Don't be surprised to see veteran nose tackle Grady Jackson, aka Ted Washington Light, in a Pats uniform. The 11-year veteran and unrestricted free agent wide body is still capable of being a force in the middle. He's also could be brought in for another reason - to help motivate contract talks between starter Vince Wilfork, who has two seasons left on his current deal, and the team. The Patriots, after all, are expecting some turbulence when it comes to talking dollars with Wilfork, who would be highly-coveted by more than a few teams assuming he hits free agency.

Wouldnt really be a bad idea for a backup.

***patpatriot*** · 03-05-2008, 03:34 PM

I'm going to love to find out how all these signings help us in the area of needing to replace/upgrade the CB/LB positions?

***BelichickFan*** · 03-05-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by patpatriot

I'm going to love to find out how all these signings help us in the area of needing to replace/upgrade the CB/LB positions?

It'll get taken care of. Don't think one dimensionally, just because we need a CB doesn't mean we can't sign a backup NT.

3rd & Long · 03-05-2008, 04:52 PM

Yeah, I'm sure that bringing in a 35 year old is going to motivate Wilfork to sign a contract. I'm sure that would scare the hell out of him.

DefenseRules · 03-05-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rd & Long

Yeah, I'm sure that bringing in a 35 year old is going to motivate Wilfork to sign a contract. I'm sure that would scare the hell out of him.

LOL, good point.

He's 35 eh? Jeez, now I really hope that this is false. We don't need more 30 something players in our front seven.

***patpatriot*** · 03-05-2008, 04:57 PM

Silly thread. We have plenty of DLs and don't need Grady or any other washed up former 3-technique guys.

***fgssand*** · 03-05-2008, 05:18 PM

Seems to me NE will take good care of Big Vince. Precedent has already been set and it is in the best interest of the team and Vince to get things done - sooner, rather than later.

Giving Vince his big payday now avoids potential franchise tag and gets him his money now as opposed to potential negotiations that could lead to franchise tags etc etc.

If everybody stays calm and reasonable - this should get done with no problem.

I do not see how Grady Jackson would have any effect on Vince;s deal -[ but I would like to see him as a back up.