Steph Stradley: Why Pats Should Get Picks Back

[BSR]

This is the perfect summary and take down of the NFL's deflategate fiasco. I know its probably all for naught, but I still like that there is a growing opinion that it is all crap.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Most people agree it's crap but the consensus is that it is back punishment for Spygate. See the ridiculous BSPN article from last year.

By most people I mean fans from other teams.

 

[Double TE]

It just frees up more $$ to bring in a FA or sign our own.

 

[FCB02062]

It just frees up more $$ to bring in a FA or sign our own.

Yes, the Patriots are scanning last year's IR list to see what dilapidated, injury prone, broken down offensive linemen, defensive linemen, running backs, and receivers they can "kick the tires on"...

 

[RobertWeathers]

This is the perfect summary and take down of the NFL's deflategate fiasco. I know its probably all for naught, but I still like that there is a growing opinion that it is all crap.

Great write-up by Steph.

So frustrating....

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Too bad I'm already taken because otherwise I'd unleash my irresistible charms on Steph.

 

[SuperStang83]

That's why Steph is the man! She not even a Patriots fan, but she can see through the BS!

 

[Ross12]

It just frees up more $$ to bring in a FA or sign our own.

Use the typical 1st round pick funds on Matt Forte... He's older and you won't get as many years out of him as you would a draft pick, but he would be a great piece for Brady to make a run with.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Reminds me of how terrific Ms. Stradley was throughout the whole mess last year.

I think it's useful that she's writing this now and that she continues to blog on this, as the clerks for the judges on the Panel might actually find their way to her web page when they are doing their background research.

Of course, the judges are going to be ruling on the narrow point of whether Goodell had the authority to do what he did, whatever the facts might have been, but it can't hurt.

 

[Mack Herron]

It just frees up more $$ to bring in a FA or sign our own.

You overlook the fact that one of the main advantages of drafting well is that you get players on cap friendly rookie contracts. (Consider what Malcolm Brown's value would be as a free agent, versus what he cost.) Any team that wants to "free up $$" can simply pass on their pick when they are called. Because you have more money but fewer quality players, it is a bit misleading to suggest (not necessarily intentionally) that the loss of draft picks is somehow advantageous.

 

[aluminum seats]

The tide is turning.

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

Yes, the Patriots are scanning last year's IR list to see what dilapidated, injury prone, broken down offensive linemen, defensive linemen, running backs, and receivers they can "kick the tires on"...

Does this mean the Ras-IR-Dowling could be coming back?

 

[RayClay]

Yes, the Patriots are scanning last year's IR list to see what dilapidated, injury prone, broken down offensive linemen, defensive linemen, running backs, and receivers they can "kick the tires on"...

What does that mean?

 

[RayClay]

Lot of words to say, "because it was all a crock", but I appreciate it.

 

[XLIX]

It just frees up more $$ to bring in a FA or sign our own.

 

[Mack Herron]

Another great piece by Steph. Too bad it will likely be relegated to sit and gather mold in the pile of "Critical Articles" on Wellsreportcontext.com along with droppings from the likes of Tanguay and Volin. They really should have separate categories for articles by lawyers and scientists. Not that it would make much difference, but if the team is going to bother to catalog this stuff, they might as well do it right.

 

[Ivan]

Yes, the Patriots are scanning last year's IR list to see what dilapidated, injury prone, broken down offensive linemen, defensive linemen, running backs, and receivers they can "kick the tires on"...

Yes, Hicks, Branch, Siliga, Ayers, Casillas, Freeney, Chris Jones, K. Martin, Blount, and Dion Lewis all worked out terribly.

 

[Ivan]

What does that mean?

It means he's bored with his jets right now and feels like trolling.

 

[aluminum seats]

It just frees up more $$ to bring in a FA or sign our own.

Use the typical 1st round pick funds on Matt Forte...

Malcolm Brown's contract is what, under $2 million a year? That's the kick in the head there's no getting past. The Pats typically draft pretty good players in the first round. No matter how we try to make ourselves feel better, the reality is the Pats are losing a good player for cheap for the next four years (and then beyond that if they wanted him).

Any positive spin on it is just denial at this point. Whatever the last stage of grief is, I'm there. It sucks, let's move on.

 

[Jackson 2]

Too bad I'm already taken because otherwise I'd unleash my irresistible charms on Steph.

Back off, brother. Too late. Line forms behind me...