Could we do all of these?

[old 55]

Resign Talib & Edelman

Sign TE Daniels
Rb - Sproles
Wr Steve Smith
C - Mack
Lb - Woodyard
DB - Browner

Pass rushing DE - not sure who is still available
DT/NT - if Vince isn't back

Seems like comprehensive upgrades are available, but I'm not sure how many we could do with the cap room we have.

 

[Ring 6]

Resign Talib & Edelman

Sign TE Daniels
Rb - Sproles
Wr Steve Smith
C - Mack
Lb - Woodyard
DB - Browner

Pass rushing DE - not sure who is still available
DT/NT - if Vince isn't back

Seems like comprehensive upgrades are available, but I'm not sure how many we could do with the cap room we have.

no we cannot

 

[dales804]

I don't believe so. Mack is going to get paid a lot (maybe $10M/yr). Talib will get around that, possibly. Edelman will get about $5M/yr. Some of those would have to take discounts which isn't likely.

 

[ripatsfan91]

Resign Talib & Edelman

Sign TE Daniels
Rb - Sproles
Wr Steve Smith
C - Mack
Lb - Woodyard
DB - Browner

Pass rushing DE - not sure who is still available
DT/NT - if Vince isn't back

Seems like comprehensive upgrades are available, but I'm not sure how many we could do with the cap room we have.

With Edelman looking like a goner:

- Cut Vince if he won't take a pay cut
- Sign Talib
- Sproles
- Woodyard
- Art Jones
- Draft Oline, Tight end, and Safety

 

[DaBruinz]

Resign Talib & Edelman

Sign TE Daniels
Rb - Sproles
Wr Steve Smith
C - Mack
Lb - Woodyard
DB - Browner

Pass rushing DE - not sure who is still available
DT/NT - if Vince isn't back

Seems like comprehensive upgrades are available, but I'm not sure how many we could do with the cap room we have.

Why would we want to bring in Sproles, Smith and Browner?

Sproles is redundant to Vereen.
Steve Smith hate all things Belichick.
Browner is a failed drug test away from a lifetime suspension.

Mack is going to be over-priced.

I could see a 1 year prove it deal for Daniels and A decent deal for Woodyard, though I don't think Woodyard is all that great at run defense.

 

[anotherbruschi]

to answer your question

no, but Denver can.

 

[old 55]

Ok, revised question, can we sign Revis & Edelman?

 

[Wilfork#75]

Ok, revised question, can we sign Revis & Edelman?

Sure. They still have some moves they can make to clear some significant cap space (cut or re-structure Wilfork, cut Sopoaga, Cut Connolly) and we are in a pretty good cap position moving forward. We currently have about $14mil in cap space and can easily get another $10-12mil if necessary.

If Revis doesn't get traded and is cut I would throw $12mil a year at him. Maybe something like 4 years $50mil with $25mil guaranteed ($16mil signing bonus). You could probably get him down to a 1st year cap hit of $6mil or so and backload it past the Mankins contract and into the increased future cap space. I'm not sure if the Pats would do this though.

I think we can certainly get Edelman back if we want him, it just depends how much we are willing to pay. There doesn't seem to be much of a WR market so I think the chances are he's back. You could probably get both Revis and Edelman for a combined $10-$12mil 2014 cap hit.

The other position I would look at is DE. Its a really weak draft for pass rushers and we need someone to compliment Jones and Ninko. Ware and Peppers would be my top 2 targets because they were both cut and wouldn't count against us in regards to compensation picks. Jared Allen would be my #3 option but there is a chance he could cancel out losing Talib and cost us a 3rd round compensation pick (although I don't think its likely). Ware or Peppers on a 2 year deal would be ideal for me.