Patriots 2015 Off-Seaon Free Agency Rumors

I am still concerned about Johnson's commitment to football. Unless it is an one year prove it deal, it won't be a signing I would be excited about. He has a lot of upside if he works his butt off, but I don't think he has for several years.

patsfan06 said:

There is a salary cap.

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That's great.

However I was hoping that me saying we should sign two OGs would be taken the way it was intended, as the setup to the lets-give-Brady-so-much-time-he-could-tie-his-shoes joke I made.

That and no one ever says lets sign these two sexy OGs.

Not sure how I feel about Johnson.

On one hand, he's quite mercurial and unpredictable. Doesn't seem like a clutch guy you'd rely on the playoffs.

On the other, he seems like a talent who has underperformed by virtue of being on crappy teams in the past. In other words, a value signing that's right in BB's wheelhouse.

Stevie is the next WR I would want now that the Harvin ship has sailed... I thought it was unlikely due to his past comments about Foxboro but I guess it's not, which is great. I agree with the sentiment that he has underperformed in his career but appears to have some real talent if he works hard at it. No one is more likely to provide that motivation than BB.

I also like the turn of events... Jets sign Revis & Cromartie, Pats add a legit TE those DBs can't cover and will potentially also add Revis' kryptonite player.

I hope they'll look at Randy Starks.

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 2m2 minutes ago
Saints aren't done making deals. Actively shopping disgruntled CB Keenan Lewis, asking teams not to divulge their inquiries

sambam94 said:

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 2m2 minutes ago
Saints aren't done making deals. Actively shopping disgruntled CB Keenan Lewis, asking teams not to divulge their inquiries

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Uh, we better be on this.

sambam94 said:

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 2m2 minutes ago
Saints aren't done making deals. Actively shopping disgruntled CB Keenan Lewis, asking teams not to divulge their inquiries

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Get it done, Bill.

sambam94 said:

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 2m2 minutes ago
Saints aren't done making deals. Actively shopping disgruntled CB Keenan Lewis, asking teams not to divulge their inquiries

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I might cry if we don't get him

Anyone know if Lewis is a man or zone CB?

Lewis
Butler
Arrington (slot)
Dennard (outside depth)

We wouldn't have to necessarily abandon a man scheme.

Yes! This would be the proverbial rabbit-out-the-hat move we know BB is good for.

sambam94 said:

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 2m2 minutes ago
Saints aren't done making deals. Actively shopping disgruntled CB Keenan Lewis, asking teams not to divulge their inquiries

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Called it earlier. Get it done Nick. Most underrated CB in the NFL.

sambam94 said:

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 2m2 minutes ago
Saints aren't done making deals. Actively shopping disgruntled CB Keenan Lewis, asking teams not to divulge their inquiries

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This is great news.

I would trade a third for him, or a lower pick and a player if they need someone. Maybe send Wright to replace Graham? He's just as good of a blocker as Graham ever was.

His contract is only 5 years 25 million through 2017. We would actually have the same CB1 for years to come.

Don't want to get my hopes up like Mathis

patsinthesnow said:

Anyone know if Lewis is a man or zone CB?

Lewis
Butler
Arrington (slot)
Dennard (outside depth)

We wouldn't have to necessarily abandon a man scheme.

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Sheard
Chandler
Bush
S. Johnson
K. Lewis

No idea if affordable or not but I could live with that FA haul.

Boy if they nab Bush and Stevie we will have an arsenal for Brady & McDaniel's to work with. I'd be pretty damn happy with that.

patsinthesnow said:

Anyone know if Lewis is a man or zone CB?

Lewis
Butler
Arrington (slot)
Dennard (outside depth)

We wouldn't have to necessarily abandon a man scheme.

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He plays both man and zone pretty well.

Bill, trade for Keenan Lewis. Don't ask any questions....just do it. He is not Darrelle Mevis..but he is an upgrade from what we have. Just do it.

no thanks to stevie johnson.
totally overrated.