fgssand said:
OK - but, if we snooze, we lose our own free agents and others we may be looking to sign.
FGSSAND - If you haven't figured out that they are gone by now, then there really isn't any hope for you.
David Givens agent has said that Givens wants to be paid like Hines Ward. Not gonna happen with the Patriots.
Adam Vinatieri could have gotten a new agent any time after Cornich got suspended. He didn't and sat on his arse until 2-3 weeks ago. He fully planned on hitting free agency.
Stephen Neal - Don't know if the Pats have had any negotiations with him. But he will be a hot commodity since Hutchinson was tagged.
Tom Ashworth - His versatility will make him a hot commodity. Also, the potential of starting at RT somewhere since he is behind Kaczur and Gorin right now.
Matt Chatham - Was bad on special teams last year with too many penalties. Didn't do much to earn the confidence of playing at ILB. Not sure how much demand there will be for him.
Artrell Hawkins - Will probably be brought back for the league minimum with a small signing bonus. No one was knocking on his door until the Pats came calling last year.
Michael Stone - Will probably be brought back for the league minimum. Got dropped out of camp by the Rams. Was sitting at home when the Pats came calling.
Chad Scott - may or may not be brought back. Not sure that there will be much demand for him.
Tim Dwight - may or may not be brought back.
Andre Davis - No one came calling after the Pats let him go.
Troy Brown - Started talking retirement towards the end of the season.
Christian Fauria - decent #3 TE but the Pats could get someone with more upside in the draft. Especially with Graham potentially a UFA next season.
Heath Evans - was inactive after Dillon and Faulk came back. Was also injured. Not likely to be brought back
Doug Flutie - Doug is leaning towards retirement, though they could bring him back.
Ross Tucker - reserve O-lineman. Not a big loss if he goes.