Reggie Wayne wants to play in 2015

[New England Pride]

I hope the Patriots don't sign the wayning Reggie.

 

[manxman2601]

This strikes me as a bit Ed Reed-ish. Wayne is clearly someone BB has a bunch of respect for and could be an interesting value signing but it's also probably a year or two too late in his career. By all accounts Wayne was a complete non-entity in the playoffs last year.

 

[Ross12]

This strikes me as a bit Ed Reed-ish. Wayne is clearly someone BB has a bunch of respect for and could be an interesting value signing but it's also probably a year or two too late in his career. By all accounts Reed was a complete non-entity in the playoffs last year.

Didn't Reed retire a while ago...? I would think that would make for a "non-entity" scenario.

 

[Ross12]

I personally would like the team to bring Wayne in on a low risk, one year deal. At best, he is a smart veteran presence who can allow McDaniels to potentially move other guys around more. At worst, he is washed up and cut in TC with little cost.

Just saying, a top 5 of WRs of Edelman, LaFell, Amendola, Wayne and Dobson (or whichever WR makes the fifth spot) COULD be good. You could put any of Edelman, LaFell or Wayne outside or in the slot at any time. Combine that with Gronk and Chandler doing their thing and it would make opposing HCs cry "deception!" all year long.

 

[manxman2601]

Didn't Reed retire a while ago...? I would think that would make for a "non-entity" scenario.

Of course I meant Wayne. Edited.

 

[Ross12]

Of course I meant Wayne. Edited.

Oh, I guess I should've realized that. Lol sorry!

 

[mgteich]

I personally would like the team to bring Wayne in on a low risk, one year deal. At best, he is a smart veteran presence who can allow McDaniels to potentially move other guys around more. At worst, he is washed up and cut in TC with little cost.

Just saying, a top 5 of WRs of Edelman, LaFell, Amendola, Wayne and Dobson (or whichever WR makes the fifth spot) COULD be good. You could put any of Edelman, LaFell or Wayne outside or in the slot at any time. Combine that with Gronk and Chandler doing their thing and it would make opposing HCs cry "deception!" all year long.

Signing Wayne would probably end Dobson's career. At best, Dobson would be inactive every game, ready to be active if there is an injury. There certainly isn't room for more than 6 receivers to be active (Edelman, LaFell, Amendola, Wayne, Gronkowski and Chandler.

 

[New England Pride]

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Manning throws to Welker; Brady throws to Wayne. Perfect.

 

[manxman2601]

Oh, I guess I should've realized that. Lol sorry!

No, you were right to call me out. I should have checked.

 

[Todd Bradley]

Why not? Invite him to training camp.

Doesn't mean he's going to make the team. If anything, it'll light a fire under Dobson's ***.

 

[patriot1136]

If not then wait till mid season and see how we're looking then

 

[obgod3]

Um yeh you are... LOL

AD will probably be on PUP anyway .... ha ha ha

 

[New England Pride]

Um yeh you are... LOL

AD will probably be on PUP anyway .... ha ha ha

Why are the prospects of a high draft pick receiver who had success early, flaming out funny to you? Just wondering.

 

[goheels22002]

Wayne, try Denver instead.

 

[Nunchucks]

I don't get the Wayne hate, the guy has played at a high level for a long time. At the very least, a 1 year prove it deal is warranted. If he is done, he is done...I don't see him stifling the development of anybody on the roster.

Oh, and Volin stated that there was no way the Patriots would sign him...that is good enough for me to advocate for a Wayne signing.

 

[obgod3]

Why are the prospects of a high draft pick receiver who had success early, flaming out funny to you? Just wondering.

Because I found my post funny...lighten up francis.

 

[mgteich]

I would definitely give him a camp invite and make him beat his competition.

Sure, we can bring anyone who has been a star to camp for NO bonus money and for a minimum salary plus bonuses (a show-me contract).

We have this discussion every year. We and it about Reed.

So, I agree. if Wayne wants to come and compete with no guaranteed money, we'll welcome him with open arms. BTW, when the media thinks that four teams are seriously interested, I think that they are talking about something more serious than a free tryout, which is what this look-see approach is.

 

[Ross12]

Sure, we can bring anyone who has been a star to camp for NO bonus money and for a minimum salary plus bonuses (a show-me contract).

We have this discussion every year. We and it about Reed.

So, I agree. if Wayne wants to come and compete with no guaranteed money, we'll welcome him with open arms. BTW, when the media thinks that four teams are seriously interested, I think that they are talking about something more serious than a free tryout, which is what this look-see approach is.

I agree that it is probably more likely he goes to another team, but he seems sincere in his desire to go to a "contender". I doubt all four of those interested teams fit that bill, and not many teams in a true contender status are in a position to throw lots of money at an older WR. If he is only playing another year or so, and wants a ring, where else is more likely than the defending champs? If he's so washed up that he can't beat out Dobson then I wouldn't think he would be likely to make another "contender's" roster.

 

[Tuck]

No thank you. Next.