Patriots sign RB Travaris Cadet

SebertJr · Mar 17, 2015

he'll do

primetime · Mar 17, 2015

They couldn't afford to tender him as a restricted free agent. He wasn't expected to be on the market, which is why he wasn't on anyone's radar. That and he really only played when Pierre Thomas and/or Khiry Robinson were injured.

KDPPatsfan85 · Mar 17, 2015

When Woodhead was with us, his last season, he had 40 receptions. Cadet had 38 with the saints last season. This is a great signing.

mikey m · Mar 17, 2015

A little too much excitement from some over this signing I think. From my limited knowledge of cadet, seems to have good hands but little ability to shed or elude tacklers and is not fast(too put it nicely). Looks like possible competition for bolden/white rather than someone who's just going to step into vereens role.

Double TE · Mar 17, 2015

I won't make up my mind on the signing until Dikembe opines.

IcyPatriot · Mar 17, 2015

Little interesting side note:

http://www.saintsrevolution.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=27875

Cadet said the Dolphins, Patriots, and Saints showed the most interest in him at his all-star game.

As a freshman in 2007 at Toledo, Cadet played a small role at wide receiver, and decided to transfer to Appalachian State. After sitting out the 2008 season, Cadet returned in 2009, starting the season as Appalachian State's third quarterback behind Armanti Edwards and DeAndre Presley.

FCB02062 · Mar 17, 2015

El cheapo vereen replacement! Kmart blue light special! How much he getting paid? Two nickels and a dime??????

Oswlek · Mar 17, 2015

mikey m said:
A little too much excitement from some over this signing I think. From my limited knowledge of cadet, seems to have good hands but little ability to shed or elude tacklers and is not fast(too put it nicely). Looks like possible competition for bolden/white rather than someone who's just going to step into vereens role.

Considering his college experience at WR and the fact that his catches dwarf his rushes, receiving back seems most likely. I'm also a little confused how "Vereen's role" differs from "competition for White."

Schmo · Mar 17, 2015

I would like to congratulate Travaris Cadet on getting overpaid in free agency two years from now.

pheenix11 · Mar 17, 2015

Schmo said:
I would like to congratulate Travaris Cadet on getting overpaid in free agency two years from now.

Belichick should start getting a cut of the contracts from the careers he has resurrected, saved or made.

Come to the Pats, win a ring, make a name for yourself and make a killing.

Schmo · Mar 17, 2015

pheenix11 said:
Belichick should start getting a cut of the contracts from the careers he has resurrected, saved or made.

Come to the Pats, win a ring, make a name for yourself and make a killing.

He should at least get 500k back for/from Mangini.

Danger Zone · Mar 17, 2015

There is a reason I don't coach football, let alone on an NFL team. But disclaimer aside, I've got to say that my first impressions of Cadet on film aren't nearly as strong as those when I first saw Vereen. Would love to be wrong though.

I'm guessing this more about camp competition and depth at the position than any excitement the Patriots have that he will be the new Faulk or even Vereen.

Tom meets Kaepernick · Mar 17, 2015

And just like that we won FA. Who needs Vereen, Browner or Revis when we have Cadet?

captain insano · Mar 17, 2015

can he pick up the blitz block when he needs to?

patsfan-1982 · Mar 17, 2015

and that's all the pats need at 3rd down back dose not have to be a super star just a roll player who can catch. nice sign

JarOfMayo51 · Mar 17, 2015

BOOM goes the Dynamite!

What a signing! SB 50 here we come! 19-0!

not really though.. will be interesting to see how he competes in camp for the scat back position

Ross12 · Mar 17, 2015

So Travaris Cadet follows me on Twitter... Just saying... I'm kind of a big deal.

mikey m · Mar 17, 2015

Oswlek said:
Considering his college experience at WR and the fact that his catches dwarf his rushes, receiving back seems most likely. I'm also a little confused how "Vereen's role" differs from "competition for White."

You don't see the disconnect between what vereen did last year and what bolden/white did? I dont see any of these 3 stepping into vereen's role and being good for 800 all purpose yards. If cadet is on the team at the start of next season, personally I think his contributions will be on ST. Could be wrong, and heres to hoping he catches 70 balls for 700 yds and makes me look stupid.

Twentytothree · Mar 17, 2015

Ice_Ice_Brady said:
How come he wasn't on anyone's radar?

Because everyone was too busy *****ing and moaning.

BTTA · Mar 17, 2015

deters said:
Here are his Pro Day results compared to Vereen.

Travaris Cadet
40 Yrd Dash: 4.64

Well, it was nice while it lasted. Everyone knows you can't play RB in the NFL with a slow 40 time. As soon as Belichick sees this, he'll be cut.

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