Likely Receiving core: What do you think?

[NEPettyOfficer72]

Well, with Edelman resigning and Sanders looking like he'll be coming too, in addition to the other free-agent signings what do you think about the likely receiving core and TE core?


WR
Danny Amendola
Emmanuel Sanders
Donald Jones
Julian Edelman
Michael Jenkins
/ Aaron Hernandez (Extra WR/X-Man)
Shane Vereen
Leon Washington

TE
Rob Gronkowski
Aaron Hernandez/ WR
Jake Ballard - pass catching/ receiving type

 

[Jackson 2]

Well, with Edelman resigning and Sanders looking like he'll be coming too, in addition to the other free-agent signings what do you think about the likely receiving core and TE core?


WR
Danny Amendola
Emmanuel Sanders
Donald Jones
Julian Edelman
Michael Jenkins
/ Aaron Hernandez (Extra WR/X-Man)
Shane Vereen
Leon Washington

TE
Rob Gronkowski
Aaron Hernandez/ WR
Jake Ballard - pass catching/ receiving type

I'd like one more, taller outside guy.

 

[Tunescribe]

CORPS!!! Receiver CORPS!!!! NOT "core."

:bricks::bricks::bricks:

 

[NEPettyOfficer72]

I'd like one more, taller outside guy.

See what you are saying but we didn't have a big tall guy back in 2003 or 2004. I think Hernandez could take that cake, he can get outside I think if put in those routes. He is fast enough and has the moves..

 

[BadMoFo]

Well, with Edelman resigning and Sanders looking like he'll be coming too, in addition to the other free-agent signings what do you think about the likely receiving core and TE core?


WR
Danny Amendola
Emmanuel Sanders
Donald Jones
Julian Edelman
Michael Jenkins
/ Aaron Hernandez (Extra WR/X-Man)
Shane Vereen
Leon Washington

TE
Rob Gronkowski
Aaron Hernandez/ WR
Jake Ballard - pass catching/ receiving type

So we're keeping six receivers (Slater's not getting cut), three tight ends, four running backs?

 

[Ozymandias]

Well, with Edelman resigning and Sanders looking like he'll be coming too, in addition to the other free-agent signings what do you think about the likely receiving core and TE core?


WR
Danny Amendola
Emmanuel Sanders
Donald Jones
Julian Edelman
Michael Jenkins
/ Aaron Hernandez (Extra WR/X-Man)
Shane Vereen
Leon Washington

TE
Rob Gronkowski
Aaron Hernandez/ WR
Jake Ballard - pass catching/ receiving type

Jenkins probably doesn't make the team. Other JAGs and camp bodies will be brought in to compete with him and Jones for that last spot in all likelihood. A rookie draft pick is likely still in the cards as well. How that changes the dynamics of this is unknown at this point.

I suspect that the Patriots are definitely not done with their overhaul of the WR "corps" (thanks Tunescribe ).

 

[borg]

CORPS!!! Receiver CORPS!!!! NOT "core."

:bricks::bricks::bricks:

The WR corpse has no life and it is a chore reading about the corp but u r preaching to the choir

 

[JackBauer]

They still need to acquire a WR in this upcoming draft, preferably in the first three rounds.

 

[NEPettyOfficer72]

They still need to acquire a WR in this upcoming draft, preferably in the first three rounds.

Who do you think they should draft? Who is hot?

 

[Nunchucks]

No WR they draft this year will be able to contribute, so, why waste the draft choice?

They still need talent on defense (DB/DL) and they could use a guard.

 

[borg]

They still need to acquire a WR in this upcoming draft, preferably in the first three rounds.

As long as the draftee is short with no deep threat capabilities

 

[JackBauer]

No WR they draft this year will be able to contribute, so, why waste the draft choice?

You're basing this off what, exactly?

 

[JackBauer]

As long as the draftee is short with no deep threat capabilities

Deep threat capabilities are overrated, though I wouldn't mind some height.

 

[borg]

Deep threat capabilities are overrated, though I wouldn't mind some height.

Brain wash complete

 

[Nunchucks]

You're basing this off what, exactly?

Rookie receivers rarely contribute in the passing game, never mind a passing attack as complex as the Patriots. The Patriots, by using a draft pick on Sanders have basically stated that they have drafted a WR, one with experience in the league.

Furthermore, unless they plan on cutting a WR on the roster for a high draft pick, it ain't gonna happen. Because, I believe that even Michael Jenkins will be able to contribute more this year than a round 1 WR.

Now, I would not be surprised to see a bunch of UDFA or late round picks brought in, less invested = less lossed

 

[patsinthesnow]

Add either Keenan Allen or Justin Hunter to the list and I'll be content.

 

[JackBauer]

Brain wash complete

Oh, right! I forgot all you do here nowadays is troll. Will save me from having to respond to any of your posts in the future.

 

[JackBauer]

Rookie receivers rarely contribute in the passing game

So you're saying they need to draft the "right" receiver - one that can contribute, at some level, this season. I agree.

The Patriots, by using a draft pick on Sanders have basically stated that they have drafted a WR, one with experience in the league.

They got one receiver. They need another.

Furthermore, unless they plan on cutting a WR on the roster for a high draft pick, it ain't gonna happen. Because, I believe that even Michael Jenkins will be able to contribute more this year than a round 1 WR.

Michael Jenkins kind of sucks; the type of guy you cut him for a seventh round WR, not to mention a 1-3 round receiver.

 

[Nunchucks]

Receivers on the roster sans Slater

ht wt age year
Aiken, Kamar WR 6-2 213 23 2 Central Florida
Amendola, Danny WR 5-11 188 27 4 Texas Tech
Ebert, Jeremy WR 5-11 195 24 R Northwestern
Holmes, Andre WR 6-4 223 24 2 Hillsdale
Jenkins, Michael WR 6-4 214 30 9 Ohio State
Jones, Donald WR 6-0 208 25 3 Youngstown State

And Sanders if the Steelers do not match.

I just don't see them drafting a guy that they will expect to stick, I think they will see other places to improve the team right now.

 

[JackBauer]

Receivers on the roster sans Slater

ht wt age year
Aiken, Kamar WR 6-2 213 23 2 Central Florida
Amendola, Danny WR 5-11 188 27 4 Texas Tech
Ebert, Jeremy WR 5-11 195 24 R Northwestern
Holmes, Andre WR 6-4 223 24 2 Hillsdale
Jenkins, Michael WR 6-4 214 30 9 Ohio State
Jones, Donald WR 6-0 208 25 3 Youngstown State

And Sanders if the Steelers do not match.

I just don't see them drafting a guy that they will expect to stick, I think they will see other places to improve the team right now.

Even with Sanders, they're banking a lot on potential and durability.

By the way, Edelman is a WR, too.