mgteich

For me, all the focus is at OL and RB. We'll see how belichick uses his free agent cap monies.

OFFENSIVE LINE
It was absolutely awesome yesterday, with our #1 backup replacing Neal. IMHO, we need to re-sign LIGHT and MANKINS if we can. NEAL may or may not be back for another year, ditto KACZUR.

Sure, we should bring in whatever competition we can. It should not be difficult to upgrade Ojinnaka, Ohrnberger and LeVoir.

We could be fine for years with exactly the playes we saw yesterday, although it is clear that a couple of top youngsters would be great.

RUNNING BACKS
OK, we will spend $1.8M each for RFA's Green-Ellis and Woodhead (IMHO, there is no reasoanble other option), and perhaps bring back Faulk (call him the #5 back). We still need at least two additions after the retirement parties for Morris and Taylor.

patsfaninpa

1. OL - Mankins signing/leaving will be very interesting. If he leaves, G definitely moves up on the priority list. There just aren't any first rounders out there. I would think Light re-ups here. But, somebody could throw crazy money at him. I don't see a cap page up 2011. But, we lost Moss and signed Brady to a reasonable contract. We should be pretty good cap-wise. Even if we keep Logan. If not, then we have lots of money to spend.

2. RB/WR - Veterans seem to fit our offense better. I wouldn't mind trading for or signing one of each. Traded a 2nd for Dillon in 04, and a 2nd and 7th(couldn't resist if you remember uproar about including that pick 3 years ago..LOL.) for Welker. Not even going to talk about the Moss trade. That was more of an opportunity that we couldn't turn down than a planned move. It was after signing Stallworth and trading for Welker. V.Jackson maybe. D'Angelo Williams maybe??

3. On defense, we don't have any starting ufa's. Unless you count G.Warren. I'd like to keep him and upgrade some other areas in the draft.

MaineMan

That rule about teams making the final eight in the playoffs restricting FA signings (not trades) - is that still in effect with no new CBA by the start of free agency? If so, there may not be a lot of moves that the Pats CAN make.
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Other than signing their own guys, I mean.

Box_O_Rocks

I don't believe it remains in affect, I'm pretty sure it specific to the final year of the CBA.

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mgteich

yup...............

NEGoldenAge

I think BB makes a serious attempt at aquiring Sproles this off season.

lostjumper

I don't think Faulk will be back. What does he do that Woodhead can't? And with a blown out knee at his age...I think its time for him to call it a career. I'd like to see a big 235-240 lb back brought in to give us a bigger physical presence.

patriotscpfc

Erm, why?

Woodhead is there for that exact reason. We don't need 2 of the same guy.

The only way I acquire Sproles is if Woodhead then becomes the 2nd slot WR and we cut Edelman.

I think Bill makes an attempt at Mark Ingram in the draft.

For me, these are our needs (depending on player development).

RB: x 2 or 3. 2 big backs (maybe 1 of them as FB). And a developmental 5th back.

WR: x 1 Deep threat.

OT: x 2 - veteran,

OG/C: x 2 - 1 to replace Neal. 1 to compete with Koppen.

DE: Depending on Pryor/Deaderick/Brace's development and how the Warrens play, we could need 1-3 of these.

OLB: Backups. Ninko and Cunningham can only improve with the playing time they are getting. Crable is improving each game. TBC might be the one under threat.

CB: Depth. We've got 2 very good CBs in McCourty and Bodden. We've got Butler and Arrington who both have potential and ability. We've also got Wilhite is decent in coverage and showing up much improved this year. Can we improve on any of them, not so sure.

I seriously think that is it on this team right now. QB we're fine, TE, we're set for 5 years, Nose Tackle is set with Vince and the DE rotation in there. ILB is set with the 3 guys and Fletcher who looks a keeper. We have 6 safeties who are all pretty good in different ways. Meriweather, Sanders, Chung, Page, McGowan and Serge.

Maybe add Long Snapper to the list above

Our team is STACKED for the future

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ctpatsfan77

Not to be facetious, but does he really bring much more to the table than Woodhead? [A quick look at Football Outsiders suggests "no."]

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ctpatsfan77

Another 3 years; second- and fourth-round picks can only be signed to four-year deals.

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