Originally Posted by Canada's #1 Pats Fan

Will he want to sign the franchise tender? Why don't we trade the 1st rounder that we are sure to get for Cassell to Oakland for N.A.? LOL What does Mesolo think of that trade?

Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

In the offseason, I hope we only sign 1 UFA, and I hope it is Asomugha. He is perfect for our defense. With him shutting down one half of the field (BB does not prefer to match up CB on the best receiver), BB can play a lot of exotic coverages in the middle and other half of the field to confuse opposing QB's and create much needed turnovers, that the soft zone defense does not get for us.

For free agency, I am thinking one big one and done. If we have to move some salary or restructure Brady, so be it.

Originally Posted by BradyManny2344

I'd break the bank for Asomugha but aren't the Raiders just going to franchise him again?

Originally Posted by Canada's #1 Pats Fan

Will he want to sign the franchise tender? Why don't we trade the 1st rounder that we are sure to get for Cassell to Oakland for N.A.? LOL What does Mesolo think of that trade?

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

They used the exclusive franchise tag this year, which means no one's allowed to even make an offer. Presumably, they'd do it again this year.

Originally Posted by KillEM

I posted this in another thread:



Greer IMO would be an upgrade. I dont want to draft another CB, as our secondary is already very young and inexperienced. Greer is young but has played in the league for 5 years. Won't demand huge money.



Another thing to look at - 6 out of the Top 11 ranked FA's are on 2 teams.

3 on Baltimore, and 3 on Carolina.

Baltimore - Rey Lewis, Terrel Suggs, Bart Scott - All Linebackers. Will the Ravens be able to keep all 3 of them? IMO the only one worth looking at is Suggs, since we have a young duo of ILBs in Mayo and Guyton. Suggs will demand big money, much like his former teammate Adalius Thomas. Probably too much for NE to even consider.

Carolina - Julius Peppers, Jordan Gross, Chris Gamble - either of the latter two would be a nice addition. Again, with 3 players that will be highly sought after, it's unlikely that Carolina can keep all three. Gamble won't get Asante Samuel type money. He's a player maker. Like Greer, he's young but has good experience.

TJ Housmanzadah - Teams won't throw him top dollar since he's mainly a #2 guy. He doesnt have that game breaker quality to him but he would be deadly in our offense. Probably wouldn't' want to play second fiddle to Welker in that role though. Will stay in Cinci or sign elsewhere.


Who would you want to sign in the off season?