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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.If you look at the amount of cash BB goes into the draft with, you will despair of this all being done.
We might be able to afford Abraham and say Lloyd, but Sanders really seems out of bounds to me. Plus this draft is strong in the 2nd through 4th, losing that pick is a big deal too IMO.
I think you are right here. Even if the offense is about to shift priorities, this is essentially a switch from Welker to DA. However allow me to nitpick a bit on your use of the word "potential". I believe he has proven his skills. From what I've read, when he is on the field, his numbers are very "Welker-like" and in some areas, even better. So it is not a matter of "potential, but rather a matter of durability.It certainly appears as though the NEP are viewing Amendola/Welker as a swap, whether we as fans agree with it or not. Exactly how it works out remains to be seen, but he certainly has a lot of potential, has experience in this system, and will likely see a good amount of targets from Brady. He's certainly being groomed and set up to succeed.
This is a total mis-characterization. First later reports had DA's deal at 5 for $28MM, so less than $6MM/yr. But you and I both know that unless he produces at a Welker-like level he's never going to see most of that $28MM.They paid Amendola 6 million aav on a long-term deal, and offered Welker a measly short term slap in the face, so yes--it as though they wanted Amendola.
The Pats had to line up DA during the legal tampering period, because of the gap between the agent and the team was that big. If they had gauged the market for Welker wrong, then they would need his replacement, and it seemed clear that DA would be gone within the first 2 days of FA.The fact that they had him basically lined up from the legal tampering period over the weekend and signed him the day before letting Welker go pretty much proves this. Unless they re-sign Edelman who could potentially play some snaps in the slot should Amendola get hurt, I highly doubt that they'll be using any resources on the slot WR position in the draft, not to mention that Tavon Austin won't last out of the early 20's.
Agree hereI'd still like to see Edelman added as some insurance to this position, ST ability, and someone who is familiar with our system and can continue to try and progress outside of the numbers too.
BTW- what do you think about the Pats only going with 4 true WR's this season (plus Slater) Its fairly certain that they will keep 4 TE's so keeping 6 WR's seems excessive. Herandez and Vareen give them 2 hybrid possibilities to make up for a 5th WR. I don't know what do you think?
As to the OP
1. Sign the Pass Rusher. (Abraham or Carter) Andy will be insufferable if he don't get one.
If we do those 4 things, the draft, small as it is, will be pure luxury. A chance to add 2 very good players who won't be counted on for anything.
Several others, not I, have mentioned Carter. It's a good idea.
Get Carter!