Reggie Wayne reaches a 1-year deal with the Patriots

Gibson to IR, so there it is

Deus Irae said:

Gibson to IR, so there it is

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Assuming he has something left in the tank, Wayne is not too shabby as a consolation prize to Gibson.

Bruins29 said:

What would you have done?

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the same as they. I didnt know that Gibson tore his ACL.

Awesome. One of the few Colts I liked. Actually the only one.

Once Wayne sees the work ethics of the Patriots he will one day say something that will be in our favor.

In 10 years for now, Wayne and Welker can do an NFL Network Special about playing with both Peyton and Brady.

I can't believe he would leave Indy after receiving the following accolade last season:

2014 AFC Championship Game Participant

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 3m3 minutes ago
CB Tarell Brown on Reggie Wayne: "Bringing a leader to this team, that's always exciting. ... Very crafty guy." Compared to Isaac Bruce.

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 3m3 minutes ago
CB Tarell Brown on Reggie Wayne: "Bringing a leader to this team, that's always exciting. ... Very crafty guy." Compared to Isaac Bruce.

Hope Wayne mentions how great it is to play for such a professional and tough team.

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 5m5 minutes ago
Lot of Reggie Wayne chatter during media access to #Patriots locker room. 1 other nugget: My sense is that DE Trey Flowers will be back soon

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 39m39 minutes ago
Asked about Reggie Wayne, #Patriots CB Malcolm Butler says his intelligence stood out while preparing to face him last season.

Mike Petraglia ‏@Trags 5m5 minutes agoFoxborough, MA
Photo: Malcolm Butler says "never in a million years did I ever think I'd be playing (with) a guy I watched

Welcome aboard Reggie, hope he can come in and contribute. He's a good solid locker room guy as well, so maybe having him around can only help the younger guys like Boyce and Dobson.

Is the Colts system he's played in similar at all similar to the Pats? Always perceived him as a smart guy.

PatsFan2 said:

Also Greenbay unlike the N.E. Patriots can develop young WR's.

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They've developed 4 WRs in the last 10 years.

Jennings
Jones
Nelson
Cobb

Book is still out on Adams and if he can be a primary threat when teams pay more attention.

patsinthesnow said:

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Waynes early season game log before the injuries. Not like TDs are neccessary either with Gronk/Chandler redzone package.

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If he can have that level of production it will be a solid signing.. hes coming in as the #3 or #4 WR, so its not like we're banking on him being a pro bowler, just a solid veteran that is consistent

JMC00 said:

They've developed 4 WRs in the last 10 years.

Jennings
Jones
Nelson
Cobb

Book is still out on Adams and if he can be a primary threat when teams pay more attention.

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And the Patriots have developed one in that time. One and a half if you want to be generous on Deion Branch.

I'm hoping Wayne gives us a Jerry Rice-like effort for a receiver age 36+

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...eggie-wayne-makes-too-much-sense-for-patriots

Wayne was the only receiver in the NFL to start beyond the age of 35 last year. And it doesn't bode well for his chances this season that only 17 wide receivers in modern NFL history have started beyond their 37th birthday. And amid that group, only Jerry Rice, Charlie Joiner, Tim Brown, Terrell Owens, Irving Fryar and Art Monk were remotely effective.

Most receptions by WRs beyond their age-36 season

Receiver REC YDS Starts

Jerry Rice 410 5,283 92
Charlie Joiner 154 2,165 39
Tim Brown 76 767 19
Terrell Owens 72 983 11
Irving Fryar 67 802 7
Art Monk 52 695 16
Drew Hill 34 384 7
Joey Galloway 32 378 10

strngplyr said:

You don't find it amazing then that Boyce still has a job, either? Lol

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Truth is I don't really don't who he is. I know all about Dobson because of all the posts from last year that pretty much said pats need to keep him because he had one good game in 2013 and letting him go would be a mistake because he will probably be the next Randy Moss.