Pats Sign DL Andre Carter

[Jared]

could this also be that haynesworth is not all that is cracked up to be????

If anything, it merely reminds Haynesworth that he won't be handed a roster spot.

 

[BTTA]

could this also be that haynesworth is not all that is cracked up to be????

Absolutely. Or, not. It could mean that he doesn't like the lack of progress of some of the youngsters. Or not. It could mean that he's trading Wilfork, for all we know.

 

[Observer]

Looks like BB is compensating for the decimation of the D-Line last season.

 

[fumbrunner]

could this also be that haynesworth is not all that is cracked up to be????

Carter is an end, not a tackle so I'm not sure that is the case. Looks more like BB wants depth on the line. With many of these guys over the age of 30, you are going to have to limit snaps to see them make it through the season.

 

[FalconHeavy]

ahem.. where are the pass rushers

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

i guess we are going on the cheap , and the vet route.. would have loved to add matt roth, but it is what is... i think brace is in trouble and merriweither could be traded by labor day....

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

A few of the past weeks signings certainly won't be here by week 1

Simply fodder

 

[tombonneau]

I like the signing. What I don't like is that this is probably a sign BB doesn't think Cunningham is ready for prime time yet as 4-3 DE.

 

[NEfreak]

could this also be that haynesworth is not all that is cracked up to be????

Could be, but I don't think so. BB signed Haynesworth to play on the inside with Vince. He's loading up on DE's to find the best outside guys. Don't look now, but I think this does not bode well for Cunningham. He's not having a good camp and I wouldn't be shocked to see him gunned.

 

[The Boston Patriot]

I'm reminded of the 2001 team. A lot of recycled vets gave it a real go.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Could be, but I don't think so. BB signed Haynesworth to play on the inside with Vince. He's loading up on DE's to find the best outside guys. Don't look now, but I think this does not bode well for Cunningham. He's not having a good camp and I wouldn't be shocked to see him gunned.

How many Players drafted in the second round were cut by Belichick before their 3rd season?

Not many...if any

 

[Aßßynormal]

Cunningham would need to be dogging it to get cut.

He could get traded though (but unlikely).

 

[JackBauer]

Don't look now, but I think this does not bode well for Cunningham. He's not having a good camp and I wouldn't be shocked to see him gunned.

This place sometimes.

 

[patsfaninpa]

Veteran defensive linemen are good when they're part of a rotation. Not so good when they have to play every down. We are building enough depth where we can rotate em.

 

[patchick]

We're the Walmart version of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hmm...let's work on that shopping analogy. I wouldn't call it a Walmart, where the prices are cheap and you get exactly what you pay for. It's more like buying a mixed lot at an antiques auction. You know some of it will be junk, but it only takes 1 or 2 pieces polishing up to silver or gold to make the whole thing a heck of a bargain.

And this year, more than any other, is an opportunity to buy in bulk.

 

[NEfreak]

How many Players drafted in the second round were cut by Belichick before their 3rd season?

Not many...if any

Chad Jackson and Bethel Johnson come to mind. They did not last long. I don't think BB is in the mood to wait around this year. In his mind, I think he feels he has to win now, maybe at the expense of a couple of developmental guys. That's what it feels like to me right now.

 

[NinjaZX6R]

How many Players drafted in the second round were cut by Belichick before their 3rd season?

Not many...if any

I doubt that will happen this year. JC was BB's binkie when JC was a sophomore at the U of Florida.

 

[NinjaZX6R]

Hmm...let's work on that shopping analogy. I wouldn't call it a Walmart, where the prices are cheap and you get exactly what you pay for. It's more like buying a mixed lot at an antiques auction. You know some of it will be junk, but it only takes 1 or 2 pieces polishing up to silver or gold to make the whole thing a heck of a bargain.

And this year, more than any other, is an opportunity to buy in bulk.

Sam's club or Costco?
:bricks:

 

[Froob]

How many Players drafted in the second round were cut by Belichick before their 3rd season?

Not many...if any

That really doesn't happen anywhere.

 

[billdog3484]

well, a bunch of DL are gonna get cut. it has to be...and if we are moving to a more 4/3 type look, i would think deaderick, love