Patriots signed former Bills WR Donald Jones

He didn't catch 100 passes a season with Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing to him, so he obviously sucks.

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I like it. After hearing that taped conversation, if Buddy Nix doesn't want him, I want him. #senile

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Would've preferred David Nelson or Darrius Heyward-Bey but I'll live with this. He's easily an upgrade over Branch or Stallworth.

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I like Jones. I think he'll surprise a few people, assuming he's over his health issues. Not a flashy name by any means but I think he'll become a solid starter

Nunchucks said:

Love the signing, he has decent speed 4.45-4.5 range, has excellent size at 6'1 and 215 lbs....just what the Pats need.

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Yeah, I think he is a little duplicative of Edelman though. Despite his size and speed he's not really an outside receiver that is going to threaten deep outside the numbers. As Bedard has said, other than trading for Fitzgerald, the only we can fill that need is in the draft.

warm body, solid depth

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Dont recall if he did it w/ the Bills but supposedly he also returned kickoffs in college.

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dryheat44 said:

Pretty easy to connect the dots on this one. My guess is they'll approach Lloyd to either re-do his contract (if they even want him), or he's gone by COB today.

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So they're going to saddle Brady with the Caldwell bunch again this year?

I like this. I honestly think most of the bills offensive players would fit on our team. Fitzy just held them back.

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Lloyd is a lot better than Jones dunno why this would mean he's gone.

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Seems more like a Branch replacement doesnt it? Not sure why everyone wants Lloyd gone, because he sucks at YAC? Because he wasn't the deep threat people wanted? He still put up great numbers for his salary.

letekro said:

What does this mean for Edelperson? They seem to have similar skillsets on offense

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I keep thinking Edelman will stay. I'd think Branch would be the one on the outs first. Guy was basically a decoy most of last year.

doesntmatter1 said:

I like this. I honestly think most of the bills offensive players would fit on our team. Fitzy just held them back.

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Not to mention he'll also more time to study the playbook because he won't have to spend all night shoveling snow

Anything that pushes Matthew Slater down the receiver depth chart is a good move.

And is under 30.

Good move.

letekro said:

Yeah, I think he is a little duplicative of Edelman though. Despite his size and speed he's not really an outside receiver that is going to threaten deep outside the numbers. As Bedard has said, other than trading for Fitzgerald, the only we can fill that need is in the draft.

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Edelman does not have that size and is more quick than fast.

Can't see a downside unless the money is stupid (which I doubt). Competition for Branch's old position.

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PatsSox363804 said:

Seems more like a Branch replacement doesnt it? Not sure why everyone wants Lloyd gone, because he sucks at YAC? Because he wasn't the deep threat people wanted? He still put up great numbers for his salary.

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I have pointed out that Lloyd started running some routes over the middle ... if he continues some of that he is a huge bargain to keep on the team IMO and it will help him when he does go long also.

Jones' #1 asset is his blocking ability. And he's a baller. Unfortunately, his ball skills aren't all that great and he can't stay healthy. He's a depth guy with, perhaps, an upside that is intriguing.

Branch gone
Stallworth gone
Edelperson at risk but if mr versatility signs cheap he's in the mix
Still like to see a deep threat taken 1st or 2nd round

The newly staffed and constructed offense will be fun to watch in camp

Time to fix that problematic defense now Bill

Was Greg Jennings signed by anyone?