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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.Slater doen't play WR anymore than he plays safety. He is one of the best special teamers in the nil, but I wouldn't want if on the field as a position player.
They aren't close to the cap tho so I don't see why that would matter unless Bob is suddenly nickling and diming. I don't see branch back maybe chiefs?
I appreciate all of th responses. Obviously I won't be responding to any negative comments aimed at me personally, that's just a waste of time.
My main concern about the WR position is depth. Lloyd or Welker go down with an injury, and then we'd be truly ****ed. Sure they can pick up some receiver waived by another team, but how long until those receivers learn the playbook ? A possible Hall Of Fame WR couldn't learn it in a year or trying. Yet, we cut 3 WR's that know the playbook really well and all 3 had meshed with Brady in the past. IF other teams sign those guys, they are gone forever. Gaffney JUST had his best season EVER, why not keep him as your #3 WR ? Even if he missed the first 2 or 3 games, you have an excellent #3 WR who can start if Lloyd or Welker go down. Now the best option is Edelman. Hopefully Gaffney comes back after the first game if he doesnt sign with someone else.
Demps, there have been ZERO reports of a MAJOR injury. And as far as spending a FULL season to learn to be a football player, he already is. He already showed what he can do as a RB and Return man in the NFL. He had the longest run for the Pats in the preseason, and he only played 2 games. He showed he'd be a great option out of the backfield on the wheel route, and it's a loss of an explosive weapon that we can't replace with anyone on the roster, especially as a return man, that upsets me the most. Until I read an article that says he blew out his ACL or MCL or both, I'm gonna be pissed about this move. Why sign him if you're not gonna use him. I guarantee he is even more pissed than I am about this move, and is questioning himself why he signed with the Pats. I bet he wishes he signed with a team that wouldn't hide him away for a full year. Weird move, and I'm not surprised there have been no reports of a major injury. I'd love to see an interview with Demps on his thoughts of this move, but like the Soviet Union of old, you will not hear a peep from Demps on this move.
Patriots are very financially conscious and every penny matters to them. Branch wasn't going to live up to his contract in their mind so they cut him, and the Patriots can take that same million+ dollars and find a guy they think can replace him or if they want to extend Welker that million+ dollars could come in very handy.
I appreciate all of th responses. Obviously I won't be responding to any negative comments aimed at me personally, that's just a waste of time.
My main concern about the WR position is depth. Lloyd or Welker go down with an injury, and then we'd be truly ****ed. Sure they can pick up some receiver waived by another team, but how long until those receivers learn the playbook ? A possible Hall Of Fame WR couldn't learn it in a year or trying. Yet, we cut 3 WR's that know the playbook really well and all 3 had meshed with Brady in the past. IF other teams sign those guys, they are gone forever. Gaffney JUST had his best season EVER, why not keep him as your #3 WR ? Even if he missed the first 2 or 3 games, you have an excellent #3 WR who can start if Lloyd or Welker go down. Now the best option is Edelman. Hopefully Gaffney comes back after the first game if he doesnt sign with someone else.
Demps, there have been ZERO reports of a MAJOR injury. And as far as spending a FULL season to learn to be a football player, he already is. He already showed what he can do as a RB and Return man in the NFL. He had the longest run for the Pats in the preseason, and he only played 2 games. He showed he'd be a great option out of the backfield on the wheel route, and it's a loss of an explosive weapon that we can't replace with anyone on the roster, especially as a return man, that upsets me the most. Until I read an article that says he blew out his ACL or MCL or both, I'm gonna be pissed about this move. Why sign him if you're not gonna use him. I guarantee he is even more pissed than I am about this move, and is questioning himself why he signed with the Pats. I bet he wishes he signed with a team that wouldn't hide him away for a full year. Weird move, and I'm not surprised there have been no reports of a major injury. I'd love to see an interview with Demps on his thoughts of this move, but like the Soviet Union of old, you will not hear a peep from Demps on this move.
I strongly disagree. If Branch makes the team better, he is on the roster regardless of salary. History proves that and you have to look no further than the same position a year ago.
To suggest we weakened the team to save money is wrong.
Gaffney most likely is the 3rd WR and is only off the roster for flexibility.
Branch could also be back for the same reason.
Both are more likely that BB just decided to cut all the WRs and play without them.
As far as Demps, I'm sorry you are upset the player got hurt, but he is hurt.
I strongly disagree. If Branch makes the team better, he is on the roster regardless of salary. History proves that and you have to look no further than the same position a year ago.
To suggest we weakened the team to save money is wrong.
Andy, I always appreciate your responses, I always enjoy reading your threads. But I have to question your last comment. Yes I'm upset Demps was hurt, BUT was the injury IR worthy ? When Brady went down with his torn ACL and MCL, he wasn't immediately interviewed after the game telling the press he was ok and excited about his progression, same for Welker. Demps was, and was quoted as saying he's ok and excited about his progression (something to that effect, I'm sure someone will dig up the quote).
So it's not so simple as your last sentence. It's not a simple, oh well he blew out his knee so I'm upset he was IR'd. There is no evidence of a MAJOR injury, so why waste a whole year of not being able to use an explosive weapon, if he might miss 1 or 2 games. Very baffling move of signing him to the highest signing bonus for an undrafted free agent ever, to IR'ing him.
I strongly disagree. If Branch makes the team better, he is on the roster regardless of salary. History proves that and you have to look no further than the same position a year ago.
To suggest we weakened the team to save money is wrong.
A player getting over paid (no matter by how much) is weakening the team plain and simple.
Not unless you have something else to do with that money.
If you have 15mill of cap room, and can sign Wayne Hunter for 1mill to start at RT or Vollmer for 10 mill you have a stronger team with Vollmer.
I think what you are getting at is the opportunity cost of the expense, but at this point there is nothing to do with the excess money you would get by such a strategy as cutting the better player because he makes more money than the lesser player.