USA Today grades the Pats on the bottom tier of the Free Agency period

[Brady_to_Moss]

The Bills probably got an A last year.

they actually did which was hilarious

 

[Claremonster]

NFL free agency report cards: Seahawks on the 'A' list

He gives the Ravens a B who lost nearly everyone on defense but the Pats get a D+??????

This FA year may not be perfect by any means,but some moves deserve at least a C+ rating overall IMO

Ravens flunked. Ozzie is in BB's tree, but, Flaccid sucks. He didn't beat the Pats, the refs did.

Pats didn't do very good so far either. They are a C. Nothing too great.

 

[Brady2Moss]

Ravens flunked. Ozzie is in BB's tree, but, Flaccid sucks. He didn't beat the Pats, the refs did.

Pats didn't do very good so far either. They are a C. Nothing too great.

Kind of lame to blame the refs. Flacco destroyed us once talib went out. Which is why those saying we're better on defense are mistaken, if talib gets hurt we're screwed.

 

[Claremonster]

Kind of lame to blame the refs. Flacco destroyed us once talib went out. Which is why those saying we're better on defense are mistaken, if talib gets hurt we're screwed.

Actually, I will take that back on the refs. The refs and Brady were told to lose the game from the covert behind the doors bettors. Anyone with open eyes can see that shenanigans happen in any sport that you can bet on.

This also happens with pretty much everything where there are the rules, and the unwritten rules.

 

[FourierSeries]

Kind of lame to blame the refs. Flacco destroyed us once talib went out. Which is why those saying we're better on defense are mistaken, if talib gets hurt we're screwed.

Adrian Wilson doesn't improve the D at all?

 

[patman52]

NFL free agency report cards: Seahawks on the 'A' list

He gives the Ravens a B who lost nearly everyone on defense but the Pats get a D+??????

This FA year may not be perfect by any means,but some moves deserve at least a C+ rating overall IMO

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The ravens did not have any money, the pats had 25 mill I like Wilson, but Amendola is a down grade from Welker at least as far as next year. They still have not got Volmer wrapped up. And they lost Lloyd and replaced him with Jones which to me is another downgrade.

 

[Brady2Moss]

Adrian Wilson doesn't improve the D at all?

He was benched in Arizona. And is past his prime, maybe he's a small upgrade if anything. You can't act like its a greatly improved defense it's the same basically. No pass rush will haunt them until they get more guys that can bring consistent pressure.

 

[Brady2Moss]

Actually, I will take that back on the refs. The refs and Brady were told to lose the game from the covert behind the doors bettors. Anyone with open eyes can see that shenanigans happen in any sport that you can bet on.

This also happens with pretty much everything where there are the rules, and the unwritten rules.

You think the game was rigged ? Who cares about FA then or the draft lets just get to the playoffs and hope we get the rigging in our favor this year.

 

[TriplecHamp]

You think the game was rigged ? Who cares about FA then or the draft lets just get to the playoffs and hope we get the rigging in our favor this year.

this, might as well not even follow the sport.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

OH NOES!!!!

Wait, do we play USAToday this season?

 

[Deus Irae]

Ravens flunked. Ozzie is in BB's tree, but, Flaccid sucks. He didn't beat the Pats, the refs did.

Pats didn't do very good so far either. They are a C. Nothing too great.

How does a team which has significantly downgraded its WR corps despite having a cap windfall handed to it by the Brady restructure, and has only a depth improvement at safety to show for it, somehow earn a C?

If there's a lower grade than "F", this team's got that as of right now.

 

[Claremonster]

Last year they had 8 WR or something before training camp and everyone thought this would be the deepest and best receiving core in years... We all know how that one ended.

You're wrong about saying everyone thought that. You would be very wrong.

 

[Brady2Moss]

You're wrong about saying everyone thought that. You would be very wrong.

Shhh all the homers thought that and they are a vocal majority here.
Glad some people are wizening up and seeing that the throw **** against the wall and see what sticks usually leaves you severe depth issues and a lack of talent. Mostly because that **** you throw against the wall is over the hill chumps.

All this talk about value signings doesn't really help when they all get cut, a la the receiver group last year.

 

[Claremonster]

How does a team which has significantly downgraded its WR corps despite having a cap windfall handed to it by the Brady restructure, and has only a depth improvement at safety to show for it, somehow earn a C?

If there's a lower grade than "F", this team's got that as of right now.

If you ever read anything that I wrote on this forum, you would know that I'm always a glass half full kind of guy... :singing:

You don't love losing Welkah? Amendollah is way moar consistant and strong. Jones is way bettah than trading for Boldin. He is almost as good as the Dillon or Moss signing. The Pats don't need no cornahs...BB will draft one in the 2nd again. He always hits on those 2nd round picks you know.

 

[Brady2Moss]

If you ever read anything that I wrote on this forum, you would know that I'm always a glass half full kind of guy... :singing:

You don't love losing Welkah? Amendollah is way moar consistant and strong. Jones is way bettah than trading for Boldin. He is almost as good as the Dillon or Moss signing. The Pats don't need no cornahs...BB will draft one in the 2nd again. He always hits on those 2nd round picks you know.

The funniest thing I have seen on here was a guy telling me I was an idiot for wanting another corner. His reasoning was that there were no starting spots left .

At least we're getting value at pass rusher instead of signing Bennett or Avril.

Oh wait we haven't added a pass rusher and in the end are going to end up with Freeney or Abraham, 2 guys that are basically done.

Inb4 but but but Abraham had 10 sacks, I went through his games the last couple years with a cursory glance and it seemed like all his sacks were against garbage teams the last 2 years. Deus had a more extensive post on this.

 

[Claremonster]

You think the game was rigged ? Who cares about FA then or the draft lets just get to the playoffs and hope we get the rigging in our favor this year.

I don't think the game was rigged, I know that it was. You might want to open up your eyes. Ever seen the Steeler Seachicken superbowl? Seachicken Packers game last year? Both of the Giants Pats superbowls? Rigging games is something new to you? ORLY? Come on now...sober up. Should I also tell you that the tooth fairy is a myth and more currently, the Easter Bunny?

 

[Brady2Moss]

I don't think the game was rigged, I know that it was. You might want to open up your eyes. Ever seen the Steeler Seachicken superbowl? Seachicken Packers game last year? Both of the Giants Pats superbowls? Rigging games is something new to you? ORLY? Come on now...sober up. Should I also tell you that the tooth fairy is a myth and more currently, the Easter Bunny?

You really lost me with this post. I agree with most of your views on our offseason so far though.

 

[Claremonster]

You really lost me with this post. I agree with most of your views on our offseason so far though.

Games are rigged. Maybe not all of them, but, many are. True story.

And yeah, I think Kraft should start paying off the money men more. The last few years he must have been too cheap.

 

[Brady2Moss]

Games are rigged. Maybe not all of them, but, many are. True story.

And yeah, I think Kraft should start paying off the money men more. The last few years he must have been too cheap.

The only time I ever thought that was after SB 42, didn't think JetDell wanted us to go 19-0 and make his Spygate witch hunt into a mockery. What makes you think last years SB was rigged (Pats Giants)? The safety? I thought that one was BS.

 

[Claremonster]

The funniest thing I have seen on here was a guy telling me I was an idiot for wanting another corner. His reasoning was that there were no starting spots left .

At least we're getting value at pass rusher instead of signing Bennett or Avril.

Oh wait we haven't added a pass rusher and in the end are going to end up with Freeney or Abraham, 2 guys that are basically done.

Inb4 but but but Abraham had 10 sacks, I went through his games the last couple years with a cursory glance and it seemed like all his sacks were against garbage teams the last 2 years. Deus had a more extensive post on this.

Of course I'm kind of pissed that BB never signed more talent. But, free agency still isn't over yet and it's possible that BB likes what he see's in the draft. It would be nice for BB to address the pass rush, but, I don't really think he gives a chit about having much of one, otherwise, he would have tried a little harder within the last few years.