Patriots sign Tarell Brown

Sicilian · Jul 23, 2015

farn said:
Let's hope this signing pans out, that a few of the CBs turn out ok, and the front 7 is epic.

I think this is the biggest point for me. I'm excited and optimistic about the front 7, so my standards for getting "excited" about the secondary are lowered. With McCourty at safety, I really only need the cornerbacks to be solid for me to feel really good about this defense at this stage, and adding a guy like Brown is one more roll of those dice.

RobertWeathers · Jul 23, 2015

KontradictioN said:
Make the switch to Starbucks. I did a few months ago and haven't started the day with a bad cup of coffee yet.

Yep. Starbucks is a different coffee experience.

DD just gets the job done. Starbucks you want to savor (especially if you are dropping $4.84 for a mocha venti w/ foamed milk)

VectorPrime · Jul 23, 2015

signbabybrady said:
Yes.

Talk about low expectations

Wheelman · Jul 23, 2015

I don't consume any caffeine anymore. Best decision I ever made

WinstonSmith · Jul 23, 2015

FourierSeries said:
But beta only measures the risk that cannot be diversified. It doesn't consider risk due to idiosyncratic factors.

You've highlighted one of the reasons why I switched to managing my investments through my 401k and an active assets account (instead of picking my own stocks...

).

Does anyone know if his season ending foot injury could be a lingering issue?

mgteich · Jul 23, 2015

fnordcircle said:
Yeah, I'm getting sick and tired of his stupid methods that only deliver gaudy win percentages and SB championships.

I re-read DI's post. It was NOT a criticism of Belichick's approach. He simply said that we'll see what happens, and we all hope that it works out.

Ross12 · Jul 23, 2015

Yes!!!!! I've wanted the team to bring in Brown since early FA. I'm hoping that his late signing is just him trying to get more $ vs his skill declining. Hopefully between one of Fletcher, Brown and Cox, one (or more) can rebound and be a quality starter. I think Brown is most likely to be that guy. The news puts a spring in my step today

farn · Jul 23, 2015

Wheelman said:
I don't consume any caffeine anymore. Best decision I ever made

I'm jealous. I've made so many mistakes that I would pay good money for "quitting caffeine" as my best life decision...........

sevengables_2207 · Jul 23, 2015

According to Reiss, Brown is a contender for a starting CB spot. Not sure if this is an indictment on the talent pool at the position or belief that the Patriots have uncovered another "diamond in the rough"

Sticky Caulk · Jul 23, 2015

sevengables_2207 said:
According to Reiss, Brown is a contender for a starting CB spot. Not sure if this is an indictment on the talent pool at the position or belief that the Patriots have uncovered another "diamond in the rough"

Reiss wouldn't know that directly, so what he says means nothing.

I don't think Brown has a lot left in the tank, but that's why the move works. He's a stop gap that can fill in while the Patriots find a better player. If Fletcher outplays Brown, Brown is depth for a season. If Fletcher is not working out, Brown fills in until either a trade, next year FAs or one of the young players grow into the role. Like I said, a stop gap.

ashley · Jul 23, 2015

Ross12 said:
Yes!!!!! I've wanted the team to bring in Brown since early FA. I'm hoping that his late signing is just him trying to get more $ vs his skill declining. Hopefully between one of Fletcher, Brown and Cox, one (or more) can rebound and be a quality starter. I think Brown is most likely to be that guy. The news puts a spring in my step today

Agree Ross, this has me thinking more about football now, can't wait until we get into training camp and start talking football again

Froob · Jul 23, 2015

robertweathers said:
Yep. Starbucks is a different coffee experience.

DD just gets the job done. Starbucks you want to savor (especially if you are dropping $4.84 for a mocha venti w/ foamed milk)

I always thought DD was overrated, it's better than McDonalds but it isn't 2.5x as good (all about that value). Starbucks is pricey but it is great coffee. Not many make coffee as dark as them. I like it so dark that it disgusts me. Anyways as I hit post I forgot what thread I was even in.

Froob · Jul 23, 2015

fnordcircle said:
Yeah, I'm getting sick and tired of his stupid methods that only deliver gaudy win percentages and SB championships.

SB wins are so mainstream yuck. It's all about big yardage and pro bowls and quite frankly BB isn't getting it done.

Gumby · Jul 23, 2015

sevengables_2207 said:
According to Reiss, Brown is a contender for a starting CB spot. Not sure if this is an indictment on the talent pool at the position or belief that the Patriots have uncovered another "diamond in the rough"

Not sure why you view it as such a shocking statement that a guy who has been in the league for EIGHT YEARS and has BEEN A STARTING CB on teams for at least several of those years (and been assigned Fitzgerald, Wallace, and several other #1s -according to videos on page 1 of this thread), could POSSIBLY COMPETE for that same position on this team. Gee, Reiss just went out on a huge ledge of speculation there.

I think the question is more, did his foot/leg injury in Oakland that landed him on IR, slow him down enough at his age (in nfl years -a seasoned , not yet senior, citizen) that he can't keep up. If not, he could be at least be in the 3-4 man 'starting cb' group. If he's too slow, then those game smarts he has won't be enough .

Ross12 · Jul 23, 2015

Froob said:
I always thought DD was overrated, it's better than McDonalds but it isn't 2.5x as good (all about that value). Starbucks is pricey but it is great coffee. Not many make coffee as dark as them. I like it so dark that it disgusts me. Anyways as I hit post I forgot what thread I was even in.

Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! I am partial to DD but that's mainly because the place I work at has one inside it, so I am there most mornings. But I do have to admit, Starbucks is #1, though there's only one around here and it doesn't even have a drive through, like WTF is that?! These people expect me to get off my ass, walk into their store, and then pay MORE MONEY for their delicious coffee?!!?? Yeah OK, I'll just keep spending $2 a day for DD for my coffee that they don't ever seem to stir.

But really, we are all starting to sound like Peter King here. Is "beer nerd-ness" next?

RobertWeathers · Jul 23, 2015

Froob said:
I always thought DD was overrated, it's better than McDonalds but it isn't 2.5x as good (all about that value). Starbucks is pricey but it is great coffee. Not many make coffee as dark as them. I like it so dark that it disgusts me. Anyways as I hit post I forgot what thread I was even in.

One coffee I hate- Tim Hortons....awful. Terrible aftertaste.

Froob · Jul 23, 2015

Ross12 said:
Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! I am partial to DD but that's mainly because the place I work at has one inside it, so I am there most mornings. But I do have to admit, Starbucks is #1, though there's only one around here and it doesn't even have a drive through, like WTF is that?! These people expect me to get off my ass, walk into their store, and then pay MORE MONEY for their delicious coffee?!!?? Yeah OK, I'll just keep spending $2 a day for DD for my coffee that they don't ever seem to stir.

But really, we are all starting to sound like Peter King here. Is "beer nerd-ness" next?

I'd be satisfied that dunkin even got your order right. One of my friends ordered a bagel once and got a hams sandwich. I'd say there's about a 20% chance of them screwing it up. Doesn't matter what dunkin you go to either.

robertweathers said:
One coffee I hate- Tim Hortons....awful. Terrible aftertaste.

Really? I love Tim Hortons. They just don't know how to toast things and their lids suck.

RobertWeathers · Jul 23, 2015

Ross12 said:
Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! I am partial to DD but that's mainly because the place I work at has one inside it, so I am there most mornings. But I do have to admit, Starbucks is #1, though there's only one around here and it doesn't even have a drive through, like WTF is that?! These people expect me to get off my ass, walk into their store, and then pay MORE MONEY for their delicious coffee?!!?? Yeah OK, I'll just keep spending $2 a day for DD for my coffee that they don't ever seem to stir.

But really, we are all starting to sound like Peter King here. Is "beer nerd-ness" next?

We buy the D&D bags and brew it at home AND buy the k-cups.

I tried getting Mrs. Robertweathers to convert to the Starbucks beans/k-cups but I lost that battle.

The Brandon Five · Jul 23, 2015

robertweathers said:
Good Tarell Brown porn here.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-the-nfls-best-cornerback-you-dont-know-about

The coverage stats for Brown from that article are curious. He got lit up pretty good in some road games...except for Seattle

. Not sure if we can read much into that, but the contrast is pretty stark.

Code:

Road     Home
118.8    101.7
110.4    66.7
118.8    90.8
39.6     95.8
87.5     110
95.1     19.8
104.5    39.6
39.6     22.9
128.0    20.8

Road avg.: 93.6
Home avg.: 63.1

(I left out the SB, which was theoretically "neutral ground").

The Brandon Five · Jul 23, 2015

robertweathers said:
We buy the D&D bags and brew it at home AND buy the k-cups.

I tried getting Mrs. Robertweathers to convert to the Starbucks beans/k-cups but I lost that battle.

Any battle that involves someone named "Mrs." is lost before it starts...

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