Patriots have "preliminary" interest in Arian Foster

aluminum seats · May 21, 2016

robertweathers said:
Arian Foster doesn't just come to MA in July to attend a Sox game vs Cleveland.

Anxious for summer to get here, eh?

PatsBoy12 · May 21, 2016

ChrisR2223 said:
Get it done Bill.
This would bump eitber Bolden Blount or the glass man off the roster.

I highly doubt Brandon Bolden will be off this roster no matter who NE may add at RB. And rightfully so.

jimnance · May 21, 2016

TommyBrady12 said:
i agree on reiss, but he doesn't know everything that goes on within Gillette stadium.

True, BUT-he wouldnt have posted his article today unless he had already CONFIRMED with a high-ranking Pats official that they had not spoken to foster. I know that much about Reiss. The "preliminary" interest story by jason cole is bogus.

Froob · May 21, 2016

aluminum seats said:
I thought he looked like a corpse.

He never had a shot behind that line in all fairness.

Mack Herron · May 21, 2016

borisman said:
Yes, but look at his workload. He has twice as many touches as Blount, so yeah, he's "older" than Blount.

Higher mileage, same model year. Injury the concern. No sign of slowing down with 1246/4.8 ypc in 2014. More carries for a reason. Much better back.

Bourne Again Christian · May 21, 2016

Agree would like Foster

SHOWTIME15 · May 21, 2016

jimnance said:
True, BUT-he wouldnt have posted his article today unless he had already CONFIRMED with a high-ranking Pats official that they had not spoken to foster. I know that much about Reiss. The "preliminary" interest story by jason cole is bogus.

All reiss said is that foster's visit to boston hasn't included a visit to the patriots so far. He could meet with them next week, rightt?

Palm Beach Pats Fan · May 21, 2016

Ian said:
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PP2 · May 21, 2016

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Hercules Rockefeller · May 21, 2016

AtomicDawg said:
I know this isn't directed at me but I used the word "skeptical" so perhaps indirectly? Anyhoo, don't get me wrong. If the Pats add Foster I'd be more than OK. It is never a bad thing when you can bring in a proven vet with as much production (when healthy) as Foster has brought to the league. My skepticism strictly falls within the many wonders of social media. When one national media guy and one local guy (at least one a reputable known source for the Pats) both pretty much shut it down, I think there's some truth in that. Not that it isn't fun to catch Foster in Fenway Park or in Logan buying a Cinnabon. All in all, I think some patience is in order here before folks get hyped only to be let go fast and hard.

No no, not directed at you Mr Dawg. I understand your skepticism. More generally directed, at nobody in particular, but there seems to be a lot more Meh than there should be when it comes to his play. His health is another matter and is all that matters because Arian Foster is awesome at football

jimnance · May 21, 2016

TommyBrady12 said:
All reiss said is that foster's visit to boston hasn't included a visit to the patriots so far. He could meet with them next week, rightt?

He also said no one from Patriots has spoken to him. Reiss wouldn't say that unless he was told pointblank from someone credible from the Pats. But yes, I did say in my earlier post that if foster passed his physical - Reiss said there's no reason the Pats wouldn't express interest in him- tho he made it clear the Pats didn't say that. Achilles can be serious- but if he's cleared medically I'd think they'd bring him in for a looksee. The issue with foster is 100% injury- he didn't show much decline before he was hurt.

tombonneau · May 21, 2016

PatsBoy12 said:
I highly doubt Brandon Bolden will be off this roster no matter who NE may add at RB. And rightfully so.

I don't know about that. ST value is great but when you are so subpar at your core role that when the starter is hurt a nearly dead Sjax has to be brought in for the playoff push that tells me RB depth needs to improve.

PatsBoy12 · May 21, 2016

tombonneau said:
I don't know about that. ST value is great but when you are so subpar at your core role that when the starter is hurt a nearly dead Sjax has to be brought in for the playoff push that tells me RB depth needs to improve.

Respect. And again I say Bolden will be on this team, barring some kind of catastrophic injury or drastic drop in play (unlikely). You truly underestimate how much BB values ST's and Bolden is so good at that that is outweighs how bad you think he is at RB. Watch the tape. It's there to see.

AtomicDawg · May 21, 2016

jimnance said:
He also said no one from Patriots has spoken to him. Reiss wouldn't say that unless he was told pointblank from someone credible from the Pats. But yes, I did say in my earlier post that if foster passed his physical - Reiss said there's no reason the Pats wouldn't express interest in him- tho he made it clear the Pats didn't say that. Achilles can be serious- but if he's cleared medically I'd think they'd bring him in for a looksee. The issue with foster is 100% injury- he didn't show much decline before he was hurt.

Not only has Reiss said it but Tom E. Curran said it yesterday and Ian Rappaport said it two days ago. I mean one beat guy is enough, but three, including a national guy, is a crowd.

Ross12 · May 21, 2016

Ian said:
Just a quick note that there will be no further oxidation of metal on this board. Carry on.

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captain stone · May 22, 2016

If Bill had simply done the smart thing and used either 91, 96 or 112 on a RB, then there wouldn't be
nearly as much angst about whether signing Arian Foster is a good move. I personally would not offer
him one penny more than a one-year contract for the vet minimum, no guaranteed money, heavily
incentivized, and only after he passed a thorough physical exam.

meatface · May 22, 2016

Froob said:
Wouldn't be surprising if it's his agent trying to spark interest. I'd be down for bringing him in for minimal guarantee dough though.

Well yeah, I'm betting several teams have made him that kind of offer but he wants something more substantial

luuked · May 22, 2016

tombonneau said:
I don't know about that. ST value is great but when you are so subpar at your core role that when the starter is hurt a nearly dead Sjax has to be brought in for the playoff push that tells me RB depth needs to improve.

ST is the core role for players like Bolden. He is as much emergency depth for RBs as Slater is for WRs. And there is nothing wrong with that.

TheFlyingWedge · May 22, 2016

rkarp1 said:
fwiw the achilles situation is not yet 100% and Foster is not ready to pass a physical..

No walking boot or cast worn at the Red Sox game.

Wordsmyth · May 22, 2016

SIGN THE BEAST!

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