Keshawn Martin Signed To 2 Year Extension

[RobertWeathers]

I love the move. Love what I've seen from Martin this year so far, I'm really excited that they have locked him up for two more years at a reasonable salary. Even if Danny was gone next year, if LaFell could get it together and return to his production from year 1 (training camp probably helps that), Edelman-LaFell-Martin is a solid 1-2-3.

If he hadn't gotten hurt he might of totaled around 40 or so catches. Not bad at all for a #4 WR.

Quality depth.

 

[venecol]

Agree, if Amendola doesn't take a big pay cut he will likely be gone and the team will replace his production with Martin.

Maybe but I would disagree with that position. He already took a pay cut showing that he's a team player. If this season showed anything it's how important it is to have good quality depth at this position. I figure at least one maybe two games were won because of Dola's play. If Pats lose one more game they miss the bye and probably would have played the Steelers last week. That has an enormous value.

 

[JMC00]

What makes you think LaFell is safe?

Contract. Pats only save $2.6m if they cut him. Are they really gonna chance cutting a guy that has shown he plays well in the system for $2.6m. I mean they aren't going to get Alshon Jeffrey or Calvin Johnson, which would be the 2 most wanted guys if they were to come available.

Although maybe with Martin now extended they cut LaFell and Amendola and go get someone like Marvin Jones, Jermaine Kearse or Rueben Randle and then for that 1 year vet deal they like to do maybe bring in Anquan Boldin.

 

[n6249c]

My first reaction was wondering if this presages a big post-season role for Martin? Or do the game plans and salary plans not interact at all?

 

[venecol]

I love the move. Love what I've seen from Martin this year so far, I'm really excited that they have locked him up for two more years at a reasonable salary. Even if Danny was gone next year, if LaFell could get it together and return to his production from year 1 (training camp probably helps that), Edelman-LaFell-Martin is a solid 1-2-3.

Ross you keep on saying Dola will be gone next year and I disagree, he's got too much invested in his carport.

 

[Joey007]

Contract. Pats only save $2.6m if they cut him. Are they really gonna chance cutting a guy that has shown he plays well in the system for $2.6m. I mean they aren't going to get Alshon Jeffrey or Calvin Johnson, which would be the 2 most wanted guys if they were to come available.

Although maybe with Martin now extended they cut LaFell and Amendola and go get someone like Marvin Jones, Jermaine Kearse or Rueben Randle with that cap space

Would not be apposed to Marvin Jones.

 

[Deus Irae]

Please let that be Marvin Jones.

Definitely worth at least calling

 

[Gronk]

Maybe but I would disagree with that position. He already took a pay cut showing that he's a team player. If this season showed anything it's how important it is to have good quality depth at this position. I figure at least one maybe two games were won because of Dola's play. If Pats lose one more game they miss the bye and probably would have played the Steelers last week. That has an enormous value.

Agreed. I understand the belief that historically NE won't pay $5/6 for Amendola's 'production', but there's a little more to it than that. He hasn't stayed totally healthy ever but he makes big catches, he does little things, he's trusted by Brady, and he's trusted by BB on special teams which we know is really important. Unless they have a pathway to someone as good or better than Edelman (sure Marvin Jones, Megatron lol) I don't see how you can roll on without DA (and with Lafell, yikes) and call it good for the team. Just keep stretching his contract and keep him here fair catching punts til he's 40.

 

[manxman2601]

Definitely worth at least calling

One of my ultimate binkies so I'm biased. Always felt he was perfect for the Pats. We shall see.

 

[JMC00]

Please let that be Marvin Jones.

Ya with Jeffrey obviously being off the table Marvin Jones would be my #1 target if they were looking at WR.

If someone told me Pats will cut LaFell and Amedola for Jones and Boldin (on a 1 year vet type deal) I would probably sign up for it. Boldin in the dumpster fire of offense in SF this year still put up 70 catches/800 yards.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

if this presages a big post-season role for Martin?

Worth noting it's the same signing bonus that Dion Lewis got.

Seems like all is forgiven about that muffed punt.

 

[shmessy]

Maybe not a great sign for the Chris Harper fans. Struggle to see how they both fit on the same 53 man roster next year. But who knows.

Especially with Brandon Gibson and Brian Tyms coming back.

 

[Love The Drake]

If Josh becomes HC in Titans and you got BoB in Texans. Infact they wouldn't have a better market ever...

Dont speak of such evil, its Murlarkeys job to lose.

 

[shmessy]

Gaffney was a godsend in 06.

People are funny. The vast majority of this board confuses the "Godsend" and the "Bust" in 2006.

Jabar Gaffney, WR at NFL.com
11 Rec 142 Yds 1TD

Reche Caldwell, WR at NFL.com
61 Rec 760 Yds 4TD

That being said, Caldwell was gone the next year and Gaffney gave us two pretty good years after that. But 2006 "Godsend"?

 

[manxman2601]

 

[shmessy]

Dont speak of such evil, its Murlarkeys job to lose.

Gee I wonder where you got that?

Ian Rapoport ✔ @RapSheet
DC Ray Horton interviews for #Titans today. Last scheduled interview & job could be filled as early as today. It's Mike Mularkey's to lose.

 

[JMC00]

People are funny. The vast majority of this board confuses the "Godsend" and the "Bust" in 2006.

Jabar Gaffney, WR at NFL.com
11 Rec 142 Yds 1TD

Reche Caldwell, WR at NFL.com
61 Rec 760 Yds 4TD

That being said, Caldwell was gone the next year and Gaffney gave us two pretty good years after that. But 2006 "Godsend"?

Gaffney was definitely a god send in the playoffs in '06

21 catches 244 yards 2 TD

 

[mgteich]

My first reaction was wondering if this presages a big post-season role for Martin? Or do the game plans and salary plans not interact at all?

They do not interact at all.

 

[Mack Herron]

Martin our healthy WR today. Will see chances.

 

[manxman2601]

Martin our healthy WR today. Will see chances.

I'm hoping he won't. Much happier if Gronk, Edelman, Amendola and White all get chances before him.