Re: Bargain Hunting?
I don't know if Lofa is a bargain, or would even consider a one year deal. Wasn't he released because they didn't offer him enough money? He might get desperate, but I think over teams have a bigger need at MLB than we do.
I believe Lofa was released because he did not want to take a paycut, so both sides agreed to part ways. His value is lower than it ever has been in his career. Some people starting to question his healthy and his ability.
Just throwing it out there, but maybe he'd be interested in a deal like Bodden to come here and prove he can still be a difference maker. He has always "screamed" Patriot material to me. He played HS ball in Mass and his father was a Patriot.
We'll have to see what kind of market develops for him. I can't see him really getting a big time deal at this point.
I would absolutely love to sign LeRon McLain to give our offensive backfield a real dose
of power & attitude. With him next to Brady, we could run Law & Order on 3rd/4...
and make the 1st down.
If Bill were truly serious about returning to smashmouth football, this move (instead of grossly over-drafting Ridley in the 3rd round) would've been made already.
I'd love to see McClain here too, but the backfield is pretty full at the moment.
However, I really don't know why Morris was signed, and as much as I absolutely LOVE Kevin Faulk, how much does he realistically have left in the tank?
I think the Pats could benefit from a guy that can block and play FB, open up some holes as a lead blocker for the RB's, as well as pound it between the tackles 5-10 times per game. McClain also brings some of that edge/nastiness/chip on the shoulder type of style to the backfield. He's a guy that runs angry and can pick up the tough yards.
But Bill has not carried a FB for a few years. So doesn't seem like a realistic possibility.
