Vereen had only 96 carries last year, and that was his career high. I certainly understand people's hesitation about where to pay Harvin. He's not really a pure WR, and he's not a pure RB. He's like Hernandez, in the sense of legitimately being a hybrid guy.
All things being equal Cousin, I can see the Pats with this weapon and a Team friendly incentive laden contract. One screw up and he is out. Some see this as Curran points out, as redundant. Nyet! A five wideout set with him included is a panic situation for opposing DCs. He can take some return pressure off JE.
You will not see the Pats test the water for days as we all know by now so this is excruciating!.
Some "IRATHERS*":
Irather Bush than Helu because RB still can carry the rock a little better.
Irather Bush than Vereen (see above)
Irather Andre Johnson than Harvin because the receptions will be higher(although Harvin is younger and more versatile)
Irather Johnson than Wayne but it appears BB likes Wayne.
Some two cents Irathers:
Irather "Trade" Mayo and get something for him now if he passes a physical. Love him but Collins and Hightower are outplaying him. CAP is way too high.
Irather Ayers than Sheard. We know what Ayers can do and if Hightower is mending, Ayers would seem logical. That being said Sheard would be a great pick up maybe even if we can keep Ayers.
Irather G Clint Bolling than take a chance on a new Rookie starting Guard to "protect TB". Very under-the-radar BB type pick. 25 years old!
Irather G/C Wisniewski than Bolling because or C/G/T versatility. He is 26.......again think of Rookie Guard against a Suh.
Irather CB Chris Culliver than anything the Pats have at CB after Browner and Revis. 15 PBU are more than Revis. Let's hope he is not a fall back on either. 25 years old. 6' and 202lbs so he is not small.
Irather take a gamble on NT Raji if VW is gone for good. Cheaper than many alternatives and still only 28.
Irather they utilize TE Tim Wright (why not?) but if not, pick up Jordan Cameron on the cheap with medical outs, or Housler. Can't recall AH blocking that much. They have a move TE but why not use him.
*Irather means nothing but a thought and idea.
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