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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I wonder if they're still in on Landry.
2.8 milion for a #3 safety or potential starting safety isn't bad.
James Sanders got that as the #3 for a couple years, whatever keeps Ihedigbo off the field in SB47.
I wonder if they're still in on Landry.
Good signing, he can compete for the starting FS job, was played out of position in SD. Because of ST ability it could be good bye S Brown, Ihedibo can be a backup SS rather than playing FS where he was out of place. We need to find another FS in the draft now.
After reading all the posts, At worst we are slightly over paying an upgrade to the safety position. And any upgrade to the safety position is a very good thing. At best he can be contributor in sub coverage. He sounds like he might even be a guy who can get to the sideline and provide our CBs with actual help over the top. Something that was totally lacking last season.
Bottom line - While signing seems early in the FA game for this kind of player, and the price seems slightly high, the Pats have clearly upgraded the bottom third of their roster....and this is the kind of guy who can surprise us on the upside. The Sergio Brown era looks to be FINALLY, over.
Yeah I don't mind the signing. Considering the some of the stiffs they were rolling out there in the SB the Pats needed to get at least 3 quality DBs. At least 1 CB and at least 2 S. When I rewatched the SB, Molden and Ihedigbo were just embarrassing to watch out there.2.8 milion for a #3 safety or potential starting safety isn't bad.
James Sanders got that as the #3 for a couple years, whatever keeps Ihedigbo off the field in SB47.
I wonder if they sign Fanane, Gregory, Landry, Lloyd, and then loaded up on defense in the draft...
...that'd be pretty sweet.
I wonder if they sign Fanane, Gregory, Landry, Lloyd, and then loaded up on defense in the draft...
...that'd be pretty sweet.
Scout Inc's write up on him makes him seem like really good fit for the Pats' defense:
Grade: 65 (Average Starter)
NFL Free Agents Grades and Free Agency Rumors - National Football League - ESPN
In other words, the kind of guy the Bills, Bucs and other offseason winners never have when the need arises.
Special teamer and dime/7th DB.
Pats pay well for middle/bottom of the roster types.
Gregory, 29, has played in 85 games during his career, initially emerging as a speedy special-teams presence before working his way into the starting lineup (31 career starts). He started a career-high 13 games last season, but one line of thinking is that he was playing out of position alongside free safety Eric Weddle.
Some believe Gregory is better suited for more of a free safety type of role, which is one of the Patriots' offseason priorities to pair with Patrick Chung. The Patriots had a revolving door at safety last season.
Gregory's ability to play in the slot in sub packages, as well as his special teams background, should fit in well with the Patriots.