NFL Free Agency Thread

[Froob]

For RB additions. I'd like to see Blount, Reggie Bush (if healthy) and a couple 3-down backs via the draft.

Blount, while nothing special, is serviceable, especially if the OL gets its act together. The Pats have shown interest in Bush previously and he's good competition for Brown and good insurance in case Lewis' recovery takes longer than expected. Get a couple youngsters in here to battle it out in hopes that 1, or both, make Blount expendable.

Why would you want Bush? Have Lewis and White for scat backs.

 

[BobDigital]

Just a side note. The Pot Roast contract in theory puts us right at the edge of the cap with no reserves. The Pats will need to trim some before the regular season.

Not worried about it but I wonder if we will see any more decent size moves. They are not in a position to free up a ton and are already a little in the red.

 

[jboston19]

Just a side note. The Pot Roast contract in theory puts us right at the edge of the cap with no reserves. The Pats will need to trim some before the regular season.

Not worried about it but I wonder if we will see any more decent size moves. They are not in a position to free up a ton and are already a little in the red.

I'm wondering if Cannon, Amendola, and perhaps even Vollmer's fate depends on what happens in the draft. There's a decent amount of money to be freed up there. Extending Hightower would also apparently help.

 

[chasa]

good thing riddley got that giant ass jets tattoo.

 

[jah]

I'm wondering if Cannon, Amendola, and perhaps even Vollmer's date depends on what happens in the draft. There's a decent amount of money to be freed up there. Extending Hightower would also apparently help.

I think you're right about the draft. It's not uncommon to see some cap cuts (or just vets getting cut early on in the offseason to give them a chance elsewhere) right after or even during the draft.

 

[JMC00]

Reggie Bush (if healthy)

Would rather just try to sign Foster on a 1 year deal. Just as good pass catcher and a better rusher

 

[Deus Irae]

I think the amount of "needs" you list is ridiculous but lets jus talk about the RB. The Patriots keep lets say 4-5 RBs on the 53-man roster
1. Lewis
2. Blount/TBD
3. Bolden
4. White
5. Develin/Iosefa/Harbor
Where is the room for your 2 RBs? There is room for 1. In order for 2 are you cutting White? (Which I would be ok with if had another option behind Lewis) Are you not carrying a FB? What's the plan?

Given that Blount/TBD aren't even on the team at the moment, I'll simply note that you've already added 1 of the 2 RBs by putting that on the list, and pointed out a way to add the 2nd, and leave it at that.

 

[Ross12]

If the OL improves a fair amount under Scar (and if Cooper pans out) then Blount could probably have a good year. I would be happy with OL improvement, Blount signing and a mid-round draft pick at RB.

I feel like an interior line of Cooper-Stork-Mason could be pretty nasty.

 

[captain stone]

Exactly. Today will be yesterday tomorrow.

Yesterday, today was tomorrow;
so tomorrow, today will be yesterday.

- written and sung by…? If you know the answer, you're probably as old as I am.

 

[captain stone]

The "at least 2" is the comment that bugs me. There is limited roster space. Lewis and Bolden are pretty much locks (Belichick loves his STs and Bolden is a ST stud and a serviceable backup) most around here like White (I don't) and one of Develin/Iosefa/Harbor is sticking around. We missed Develin in short yardage last year (FB, RB same thing in roster breakdown) That is 4 spots already dedicated to RB. No room for your at least 2. Especially considering the depth at our other skill positions

Why are you assuming that nobody will be injured?

 

[NewFeep]

I keep hearing this ongoing ***** that that O-line sucked and maybe Scar will whip it into shape, etc etc....
We were without our starting left tackle for most of the year. That doesn't help much with continuity of the unit. Vollmer is an excellent right tackle but struggles from the left side and our swing tackles couldn't cut it ultimately but we still came close to a SB return trip. The O-line will be fine with healthy tackles and the interior we have in place.

should they draft a swing tackle? yes! Is it the be all end all to our future in 2016? no!

 

[Donkey punch]

This offseason is taking to long...I can't wait for the draft!

 

[Mack Herron]

Scott Chandler injury apparently more serious than we knew.

 

[Ross12]

Scott Chandler injury apparently more serious than we knew.

Uh, wow. Yeah, sounds pretty bad. Career-ender he's saying. I guess we probably shouldn't give him so much crap around here.

 

[Ross12]

Saw on Twitter that Stevan Ridley is signing with the Lions if it hasn't already been reported.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Would rather just try to sign Foster on a 1 year deal. Just as good pass catcher and a better rusher

Hes my first choice but his durability and how well his Achillies injury is healing is a major question mark.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Scott Chandler injury apparently more serious than we knew.

Having a loving, supportive, loyal wife and incredibly cute and healthy children that love him to death makes it clear to me Scott Chandler is a winner in life.

Its a damn shame he didn't have success here. Very easy player to root for.

 

[Ross12]

Having a loving, supportive, loyal wife and incredibly cute and healthy children that love him to death makes it clear to me Scott Chandler is a winner in life.

Its a damn shame he didn't have success here. Very easy player to root for.

His wife is a cutie, but she's like a full 2 feet shorter than him. I can't even imagine how they've managed to have so many kids.

 

[RobertWeathers]

His wife is a cutie, but she's like a full 2 feet shorter than him. I can't even imagine how they've managed to have so many kids.

Clearly they have found a way a confirmed four times.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Saw on Twitter that Stevan Ridley is signing with the Lions if it hasn't already been reported.

good let him go fumble somewhere else...