Moves I Think Should Still Be Made - New England Patriots Forums

PatriotReign · 03-19-2012, 06:00 PM

Wide Receiver - I think Gonzalez is a big injury concern, Stinko is garbage and I don't like the Stallworth signing.

Early Doucet - Had a decent year for the Cardinals bringing in 5 touchdowns.

Andre Caldwell - Not a great option but I'm assuming he wouldn't be too expensive.

Legedu Naanee - Again not a spectacular choice but could do decently.

Steve smith - Has had a full off-season to recover from injury. Maybe an incentive based contract or short term deal.

Defensive Line - Never can have enough depth on the line.

Raheem Brock - The Patriots tried to get him last year and were unsuccessful. I would only consider if Carter is unable to return to form.

Tommie Harris - Would replace Gerard Warren as backup DT.

Dave Tollefson - Had five sacks and two ff on a D-line with JPP, Justin Tuck, and Osi.

Matt Roth - The Patriots tried to get him last year.

Wallace Gilberry - Could at least take a look.

Dave Ball - Decent depth.

OLB - Needs an overhaul and better depth.

Leroy Hill - Has been injury prone but managed to last 16 games last season. Had the third most sacks of all unrestricted free agent linebackers.

Geno Hayes - Worth a look.

Manny Lawson - More suited to a 4-3 defense but their isn't a whole lot on the market.

Chris Chamberlain - Meh.

Cornerback - Could do with improvement as I don't want Nate Jones or Moldy on the team.

Terrance Newman - Only for vet minimum. His skills are diminishing but still had 4 picks and 8 passes defended.

Jarret Bush - Has played both Corner and Safety.

Jacob Lacey - Worth a look.

Safety - Needs some serious improvement but talent in the draft is limited.

Gerald Sensabaugh - A slight upgrade.

O.J. Atogwe - For a small deal perhaps. Has been injury prone the last couple of seasons.

Reggie Smith - Smith is young and used to be a corner before being moved to safety. He wasn't a starter in 2011. Started 7 games in 2010. Worth a look.

Chris Harris - Was a pro bowler in 2010 before floundering last year with the Lions. Could be a low risk high reward type.

Quintin Demps - Has only played in all 16 games once, during his rookie season. Worth a look.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Keyser Söze · 03-19-2012, 06:03 PM

Trade Welker, give his $ to Wallace. I would have liked to see that.

PatriotReign · 03-19-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Keyser Söze

Trade Welker, give his $ to Wallace. I would have liked to see that.

I'd rather see the Patriots keep Welker and give him a 3-4 year contract.

Big-T · 03-19-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Keyser Söze

Trade Welker, give his $ to Wallace. I would have liked to see that.

That would be horrible.

Sicilian · 03-19-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Keyser Söze

Trade Welker, give his $ to Wallace. I would have liked to see that.

So, get rid of a WR who is still extremely productive and who is guaranteed to know the system. And to replace him, you pay more money (plus a first round pick) to a guy with a limited route tree and who is a complete unknown in this system.

I'm going to go ahead and respectfully disagree.

IllegalContact · 03-19-2012, 06:20 PM

garbage picker

PatriotReign · 03-19-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pork3

Atogwe sucks. He's a poor man's Meriweather, and you know it's bad when the Redskins released him in favor of Meriweather.

-Jamman

I think they cut him so they wouldn't have to pay on his contract and then took a chance on Meriweather.

***DaBruinz*** · 03-19-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PatriotReign

Wide Receiver - I think Gonzalez is a big injury concern, Stinko is garbage and I don't like the Stallworth signing.

Early Doucet - Had a decent year for the Cardinals bringing in 5 touchdowns.

Andre Caldwell - Not a great option but I'm assuming he wouldn't be too expensive.

Legedu Naanee - Again not a spectacular choice but could do decently.

Steve smith - Has had a full off-season to recover from injury. Maybe an incentive based contract or short term deal.

Defensive Line - Never can have enough depth on the line.

Raheem Brock - The Patriots tried to get him last year and were unsuccessful. I would only consider if Carter is unable to return to form.

My guess is that they didn't sign him last year for a reason.

Tommie Harris - Would replace Gerard Warren as backup DT.

Dave Tollefson - Had five sacks and two ff on a D-line with JPP, Justin Tuck, and Osi.

Matt Roth - The Patriots tried to get him last year. See my comment on Raheem Brock.. Not to mention he'd be an OLB in the Pats defense.

Wallace Gilberry - Could at least take a look.

Dave Ball - Decent depth.

OLB - Needs an overhaul and better depth.

Leroy Hill - Has been injury prone but managed to last 16 games last season. Had the third most sacks of all unrestricted free agent linebackers.

Geno Hayes - Worth a look.

Manny Lawson - More suited to a 4-3 defense but their isn't a whole lot on the market. Guy has spent all his time in 3-4, yet you think he's better suited for the 4-3???

Chris Chamberlain - Meh.

Cornerback - Could do with improvement as I don't want Nate Jones or Moldy on the team.

Terrance Newman - Only for vet minimum. His skills are diminishing but still had 4 picks and 8 passes defended.

Jarret Bush - Has played both Corner and Safety.

Jacob Lacey - Worth a look.

Safety - Needs some serious improvement but talent in the draft is limited.

Pats have already improved here by adding Gregory. NONE of the guys you mention would be an upgrade and certainly not Chris Harris who was cut by the Bears last year.

Gerald Sensabaugh - A slight upgrade.

O.J. Atogwe - For a small deal perhaps. Has been injury prone the last couple of seasons.

Reggie Smith - Smith is young and used to be a corner before being moved to safety. He wasn't a starter in 2011. Started 7 games in 2010. Worth a look.

Chris Harris - Was a pro bowler in 2010 before floundering last year with the Lions. Could be a low risk high reward type.

Quintin Demps - Has only played in all 16 games once, during his rookie season. Worth a look.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Honestly, I think you are nit-picking. Only Tommie Harris and Steve Smith are really of any interest, in all honesty.

Big-T · 03-19-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Honestly, I think you are nit-picking. Only Tommie Harris and Steve Smith are really of any interest, in all honesty.

Wasn't Tommie Harris cut by the Patriots last season?

Lawson played in a 4-3 last year for the Bengals.

Roth & Brock signed for Seattle & Jacksonville instead of New England because those teams offered better contracts.

RodThePat · 03-19-2012, 06:29 PM

Yeremiah Bell was just cut by the Dolphins. No reason why the Patriots shouldn't at least take a look at him.