2015 NFL Free Agent Signings Thread

Logan Ryan and Kyle Arrington as our starting CBs.

primetime said:

I too take everything dead seriously.

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Yes, signing a slightly above average-WR who jokes about North Korea bombing Foxboro is a really great PR move.

I'm sure Kraft is just itching to sign the guy.

Deus Irae said:

Evan Mathis
Kenny Stills

Two trades definitely worth looking into

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If Mathis came for a 4th, I'd be ecstatic. I just don't see it happening. Then again, the compensation for Mankins wasn't anything to write home about, so maybe I'm wrong.

I totally agree about Stills, though.

NG Pats Fan said:

Logan Ryan and Kyle Arrington as our starting CBs.

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Wait to see if Keenan Lewis becomes available

Very quiet day from our pats unless they are talking to free agents behind the scenes.

jeffphowe
The Patriots have expressed interest in acquiring guard Evan Mathis from the Eagles in a trade, according to a source.
2015-03-12, 2:46 PM



#PROTECTBRADY

TBR said:

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The Patriots have expressed interest in acquiring guard Evan Mathis from the Eagles in a trade, according to a source.
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Trade and extend/restructure allows for drafting IOL and letting them develop

TBR said:

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The Patriots have expressed interest in acquiring guard Evan Mathis from the Eagles in a trade, according to a source.
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#PROTECTBRADY

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Trades with the Iggles could also come at a small discount for us if its us vs another team. Never discredit HC relationships that extend beyond Football.

Deus Irae said:

Trade and extend/restructure allows for drafting IOL and letting them develop

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And this would move the Patriots from a middling offensive line to one of the best in the league immediately. Mathis is really good.

Deus Irae said:

Trade and extend/restructure allows for drafting IOL and letting them develop

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Mathis for 2015/2016, Marpet gets groomed during 2015 and takes over in 2016 for Connolly or Wendell leaving while 2016 grooms Mathis' replacement.

Wouldn't hate it.

@jeffphowe
The Patriots have expressed interest in acquiring guard Evan Mathis from the Eagles in a trade, according to a source.

A fourth for an extended Mathis would be a really great trade.

Could then focus the draft on CB and DT.

Thats great but what about our d line? I really love our offensive line right now. They can also adress it in the draft.

Todd Bradley said:

A fourth for an extended Mathis would be a really great trade.

Could then focus the draft on CB and DT.

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The way Chip Kelly's working things, you might be able to get Mathis and a fourth for something like a 7th round pick.

Patriots1364life said:

Thats great but what about our d line? I really love our offensive line right now. They can also adress it in the draft.

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Connolly is a UFA, Wendell has one year left. Our OL struggled to run block against everyone down the stretch except for the Colts and their pass protection had a lot to do with Brady releasing the ball faster than anyone in the league.

With how quick Brady was firing off passes you really only needed to prevent the defender from having a straight line to Brady, not actually block them.

Not to mention Brady's absolutely transcendent pocket presence down the stretch. Brady might be one of the best ever at moving around in the pocket, but late 2014 Brady made 2001-2013 Brady look like an amateur at it.

Source w/ knowledge of situation: #Saints appear to be shopping everyone but Drew Brees and Brandin Cooks. Complete retool.

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https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/576090505567694848

Yard Sale! Time to pick through the bins.

Deus Irae said:

https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/576090505567694848

Yard Sale! Time to pick through the bins.

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Stills, Lewis, Vaccaro, and Cadet are a few interesting names to me, personally.

Ryan Hannable ‏@RyanHannable 40s40 seconds ago
Another top corner off the market, @AdamSchefter says Jets have agreed to sign Antonio Cromartie.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 9m9 minutes ago
3 years, roughly $18M RT @GregBensel: Saints agree to terms with CB Brandon Browner

Mack Herron said:

Ryan Hannable ‏@RyanHannable 40s40 seconds ago
Another top corner off the market, @AdamSchefter says Jets have agreed to sign Antonio Cromartie.

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Once Revis went back, this became inevitable.