Patriots 2015 Off-Seaon Free Agency Rumors

Wow, Newman? Man, I do not like that move at all, not even for the minimum

SeanBruschi54 said:

Wow, Newman? Man, I do not like that move at all, not even for the minimum

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Definitely a bottom feeder. The only upside of them looking at him is I don't recall other CB even being looked at so I guess it's good that they're looking ?

BelichickFan said:

Definitely a bottom feeder. The only upside of them looking at him is I don't recall other CB even being looked at so I guess it's good that they're looking ?

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They signed that Chimi Chekwa guy from Oakland. No clue how to spell his name.

SeanBruschi54 said:

They signed that Chimi Chekwa guy from Oakland. No clue how to spell his name.

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You're right although I was thinking of guys who played more than the snaps of defense that would be about 2 games as a starter. He was actually a 4th or 5th round pick with good speed so perhaps he's a bit of a sleeper but I expect he's more of a ST signing than a true CB signing.

SeanBruschi54 said:

They signed that Chimi Chekwa guy from Oakland. No clue how to spell his name.

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Depth...what it is

Good grief, Terrance Newman?

At least bring in Peanut Tillman if we're going the savy Vet route.

BelichickFan said:

Definitely a bottom feeder. The only upside of them looking at him is I don't recall other CB even being looked at so I guess it's good that they're looking ?

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Newman had been playing very, very well for Cinci. I hate his age, but hes still getting it done.

Good veteran presence in camp to continue to help the kids. Especially when they draft a CB in Rd 1 or 2

BelichickFan said:

You're right although I was thinking of guys who played more than the snaps of defense that would be about 2 games as a starter. He was actually a 4th or 5th round pick with good speed so perhaps he's a bit of a sleeper but I expect he's more of a ST signing than a true CB signing.

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Probably more of a Don Jones special teams guy. Outside gunner possibility

Brady_to_Moss said:

Depth...what it is

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Absolutely, but i feel like Newman should be depth too and not significant snaps.

And Im just going to say this not related to either of you fine gentleman but i SUGGESTED kicking the tires of Troy Polamalu and I was hammered for it. He would be an upgrade over Newman.

Newman will be 37 when the season starts. Suck that the pats are looking at 37 year olds for help at their weakest position.

robertweathers said:

Newman had been playing very, very well for Cinci. I hate his age, but hes still getting it done.

Good veteran presence in camp to continue to help the kids. Especially when they draft a CB in Rd 1 or 2

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Very well? We burned him non stop this past year. He was looking like Earthwind Moreland out there

SeanBruschi54 said:

Very well? We burned him non stop this past year. He was looking like Earthwind Moreland out there

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Who didn't the Pats burn?

robertweathers said:

Newman had been playing very, very well for Cinci. I hate his age, but hes still getting it done.

Good veteran presence in camp to continue to help the kids. Especially when they draft a CB in Rd 1 or 2

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I know PFF is what it is but not watching Newman too much it's the best I can go on and they do seem to think he's been playing well :

"Given how Newman finished his last season with the Cowboys, you would’ve been right to think his career was cooked. But he’s revitalized himself in Cincinnati, posting a +8.3 grade last season and again staying in the positives this year."

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/14/injury-report-next-man-up-week-15/

Veteran depth, can't imagine he will cost too much.

Ross12 said:

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Hello newman....

SeanBruschi54 said:

Probably more of a Don Jones special teams guy. Outside gunner possibility


Absolutely, but i feel like Newman should be depth too and not significant snaps.

And Im just going to say this not related to either of you fine gentleman but i SUGGESTED kicking the tires of Troy Polamalu and I was hammered for it. He would be an upgrade over Newman.

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Disagree. Polomalu is DONE. There is nothing left in that tank. That reminds me more of when Tedy Bruschi hung them up, he was on empty, so is Polomalu. HOF caliber player but he should have retired before last season began, now he's embarrassing himself.

SeanBruschi54 said:

And Im just going to say this not related to either of you fine gentleman but i SUGGESTED kicking the tires of Troy Polamalu and I was hammered for it. He would be an upgrade over Newman.

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They play different positions.

robertweathers said:

Newman had been playing very, very well for Cinci. I hate his age, but hes still getting it done.

Good veteran presence in camp to continue to help the kids. Especially when they draft a CB in Rd 1 or 2

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Patsfans: where posters complain about the Patriots potentially addressing a short term need with a player they aren't keen on.

You can't win.

If Terrance freaking Newman is their answer at CB...

I just can't imagine that it is.

robertweathers said:

Who didn't the Pats burn?

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Point well taken.

Ivan said:

Disagree. Polomalu is DONE. There is nothing left in that tank. That reminds me more of when Tedy Bruschi hung them up, he was on empty, so is Polomalu. HOF caliber player but he should have retired before last season began, now he's embarrassing himself.

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So who is more "done" is what we're arguing haha