Michael Floyd wants to return

[n1997y]

Mike Reiss with some good news:

“I hope to be back in Foxborough,” Floyd told ESPN.com. “I love it here. I hope that I can make that happen, for sure.”

Patriots WR Michael Floyd on '17: 'Hope to be back in Foxborough. I love it here'

 

[meatface]

I would be more surprised if he said something that implied he didnt

 

[Ring 6]

Since amendola will probably be playing his last game as a pat on Sunday this will work.
Next years WRs
Edelman
Hogan
Mitchell
Floyd

Not bad, add a youngster for depth.

 

[n1997y]

Since amendola will probably be playing his last game as a pat on Sunday this will work.
Next years WRs
Edelman
Hogan
Mitchell
Floyd

Not bad, add a youngster for depth.

Yep. Probably on the PS, with those four on the roster.

Mitchell is a rookie, age 23. Floyd is 27. Hogan 28. Edelman is 30, but he takes enough hits his effective football age might be a little more.

Mitchell has another three years on his rookie contract.
Hogan has another two years on his deal.
Edelman has another year on his.

I'd like to see Floyd get a multi-year deal with the Pats, maybe for three years. Seems to me that the Patriots might be able to sign him at a bargain basement price because of his legal issues, instead of just giving him a one year prove-it deal.

Looks like they've got a solid WR corps for next year, and if they can get Floyd to sign a multi-year deal it'll give them a good foundation for the year after.

Also like the Marty Bennett is saying he wants to be in Foxboro next year as well. Says something about the locker room dynamics when soon to be free agents are publicly proclaiming they want to stay here.

 

[PatsBoy12]

That guy is tough to bring down after the catch. I hope they find a way to retain him and hopefully he can pick things up better than some of the others that came and fizzled quickly.

 

[Observer]

Will he play on Sunday? That's the real question

 

[deroc5050]

I wonder if he will be active Super Bowl Sunday? My guess is no but who knows.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

Since amendola will probably be playing his last game as a pat on Sunday this will work.
Next years WRs
Edelman
Hogan
Mitchell
Floyd

Not bad, add a youngster for depth.

I believe you, but where did you hear or see that Danny is done?

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

I think he will be active. He has had alot of time now to get down this offense. I also want him for his blocking. I like mitchell but he's a rookie. I really hope we spread out the falcons.

 

[Deus Irae]

I believe you, but where did you hear or see that Danny is done?

Go check out his base salary and cap hit. Given his relative lack of production, bringing him back would not be in line with normal BB procedure, unless he took a major haircut.

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Go check out his base salary and cap hit. Given his relative lack of production, bringing him back would not be in line with normal BB procedure, unless he took a major haircut.

Slated to make 6 million in 20017 i believe. If he get's cut that would add more money to our cap space. I like him but he would have to take a major cut like you said.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

Go check out his base salary and cap hit. Given his relative lack of production, bringing him back would not be in line with normal BB procedure, unless he took a major haircut.

I will miss Danny. Hopefully Julian doesn't follow him after next season. I know he has another year, but is 2018-2019 Patriots going to have Julian? I do hope!

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

I will miss Danny. Hopefully Julian doesn't follow him after next season. I know he has another year, but is 2018-2019 Patriots going to have Julian? I do hope!

It all depends on what he does in 20017. He's getting up there in age. I really hope mitchell turn's out to be something. I am still a little cautious with him.

 

[Bradyking12]

We also need to start looking for the next Welker/Edelman type receiver

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

We also need to start looking for the next Welker/Edelman type receiver

Brandin Cooks would look nice here. Fit this offense nicely.

 

[2000army]

Amendola takes a pay cut to stay ... he loves it here and he can fill the Edelman role during injuries. learning this system is no easy feat. And Bill has tried to keep players at lower cost but most move on for more money. Amendola is a good punt returner as well.

 

[luuked]

Amendola takes a pay cut to stay ... he loves it here and he can fill the Edelman role during injuries. learning this system is no easy feat. And Bill has tried to keep players at lower cost but most move on for more money. Amendola is a good punt returner as well.

If he gets a second ring I wouldn't be surprised if he goes to another team where he can cash out one more time. If no one shows interest he will always have a shot at a cheap deal at NE.

 

[mikey m]

Amendola takes a pay cut to stay ... he loves it here and he can fill the Edelman role during injuries. learning this system is no easy feat. And Bill has tried to keep players at lower cost but most move on for more money. Amendola is a good punt returner as well.

Agreed. Also I can't imagine any team paying him much money given his modest production in an offense probably best suited to his abilities. Definitely want him staying around given how clutch he has been.

 

[patsbrasilpatriotas]

Since amendola will probably be playing his last game as a pat on Sunday this will work.
Next years WRs
Edelman
Hogan
Mitchell
Floyd

Not bad, add a youngster for depth.

Cap Room: $66,741,426 / $16,241,426 ( Need to reach a long term deal with Malcolm + sign Draf picks + Cushion for the rest of the season) / $8,141,426 (Money for draft picks + cushion for picks)

WR (5) - They need 4/5 guys. I would extend Amendola ( 2 years) lowering his base salary a lot. We have other needs we don't need to create a new one. I would give a 3 year deal to Floyd.

Julian Edelman WR 30 2018
Chris Hogan WR 28 2019
Danny Amendola WR 31 2018* - Pay cut and stay IMO.
Malcolm Mitchell WR 23 2020
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Michael Floyd WR 27 2020 - 5 per

TE/FB (4) - I want Bennett back obviously. But there is a limit: 8m per, if the decline the offer we need to draft a TE

Rob Gronkowski TE 27 2020
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Martellus Bennett TE 30 2020 - 8 per
James Develin FB 28 2020 - 1.5 per
Use our pick #3.a

OL (8) Solder is FA next year. We don't have depth behind both tackles. So we need to draft one.

Joe Thuney G 24 2020
David Andrews C 2018
Marcus Cannon T 28 2022
Nate Solder T 28 2018
Tre' Jackson G 24 2019 / Ted Karras G 23 2020
Shaq Mason G 23 2019
Cameron Fleming T 24 2018 - TENDER
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Use our pick #2nd round

S (3) Bring Harmon back. We don't have a substitute for Chung. We don't need another hole there. We have a substitute and pair for McCourty. We need to sign him.

Patrick Chung SS 29 2019
Devin McCourty FS 2020
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Duron Harmon SS 26 2022 - 5m per (He is almost a starter. You pay him like one and he stays)

RB (4) Bring the beast back and draft another RB like him

James White RB 25 3 4 yr$2,617,088 $654,272 $397,088 2018
Dion Lewis RB 26 5 2 yr$2,600,000 $1,300,000 $600,000 2018
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LeGarrette Blount RB 30 2m plus incentives per - 2019 + Use our pick #3.b

QB (2) SET

Tom Brady QB 39 2020
Jacoby Brissett QB 24 2020

LB (6) Bring HT back + Huge need.

Kyle Van Noy OLB 25 2018
Shea McClellin ILB 27 2019
Jonathan Freeny ILB 27 2019 / Barkevious Mingo OLB 26 2019 1m per
Elandon Roberts ILB 22 2020
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Dont'a Hightower ILB 26 12m per - 2021 + Use our pick #1.a
I want HT back, and if NE wants he will be back. I won't be surprised to see him gone.

DL (8) Bring the beast back 2.0

Malcolm Brown DT 23 2020
Vincent Valentine DT 22 2020
Rob Ninkovich DE 33 2018
Trey Flowers DE 23 2019
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Alan Branch DT 32 2.5m plus incentives - 2019 + Chris Long DE 31 2.5m - 2019 + Sheard 5.5m - 2020 + Use our pick #1.b
CB (5)

Eric Rowe CB 2019
Cyrus Jones CB 23 2020
Malcolm Butler CB 26 2018 - TENDER****
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Logan Ryan CB 25 5.5m - 2022 + Use our pick #4
Malcolm Butler CB 26 13m per - 2022

ST (8)

Matthew Slater ST 31 2018
Nate Ebner FS 27 2018
Brandon King FS 23 2018 - TENDER
Jordan Richards SS 24 2019
Joe Cardona LS 24 2019
Stephen Gostkowski K 33 2019
Ryan Allen P 26 2019
Jonathan Jones CB 23 2019

FA

Michael Floyd WR 27 Re-sign
Martellus Bennett TE 30 Re-sign
Brandon Bolden RB 27 Walk
Duron Harmon SS 26 Re-sign
Barkevious Mingo OLB 26 Re-sign
James Develin FB 28 Re-sign
Dont'a Hightower ILB 26 Re-sign
Alan Branch DT 32 Re-sign
LeGarrette Blount RB 30 Re-sign
Jabaal Sheard DE 27 Re-sign
Chris Long DE 31 Re-sign
Logan Ryan CB 25 Re-sign

CUT

LaAdrian Waddle T 25 - Saves $1,000,000. He was inactive all season.
Sebastian Vollmer T 32 - Saves $2,250,000. I think he will retire. He dropped a lot of weight. If he comes back i am happy.
D.J. Foster RB 23. Keep him in PS.

TRADE

Jimmy Garoppolo QB 2018

 

[DarrylS]

Of course Floyd will say this, he is looking for an employer next year.. and does not want to close out any options. Coming across as a loyal soldier increases his marketability...

Amendola fits this offense nicely and can play a variety of roles, but 6 million is a tad rich for him. If we cut him it will cost us 1.4 against the salary cap..