Official Free Agency 2018

[Nunchucks]

a 3rd down guy or a 3 down guy

More concerned with a guy who can cover when Patriots are in base, but anybody who can do that should be a 3 down guy. Patriots can always bring in an extra safety on 3rd downs.

 

[Jimke]

That is because there really isn't much out there. This will be addressed in the draft or they think they have the answer on the roster. We will see.

Have you checked the roster recently?

 

[maineman209]

Draft

Always preferred to bottle or can.

Well, unless I'm neck deep in the tall sh*t. Then, bottle or can will easily suffice.

 

[maineman209]

That was one expensive case of Crabtreeitis

Hasn't Crabtree always been an "-itis"?

 

[maineman209]

More concerned with a guy who can cover when Patriots are in base, but anybody who can do that should be a 3 down guy. Patriots can always bring in an extra safety on 3rd downs.

Extra safety? Richards??

 

[Nunchucks]

Extra safety? Richards??

He is still on the team? I thought he quit in shame after the Superbowl.

 

[maust]

Hasn't Crabtree always been an "-itis"?

As an "itis" it normally impacts front office staffs rather than players. As a rule with players Crabtree is more of an almost universal allergen, in some cases it's been known to cause extreme and even violent allergic reactions. See Talib, Aqib

 

[maineman209]

He is still on the team? I thought he quit in shame after the Superbowl.

Him and more than half of the rest of the defense.

Anyway, the Pats appear to be playing more 3-safety nickel than 3-corner nickel these days. So, "bringing in an extra safety" to replace an LB skill set that the Pats don't have kinda means Richards at the moment.

 

[maineman209]

As an "itis" it normally impacts front office staffs rather than players. As a rule with players Crabtree is more of an almost universal allergen, in some cases it's been known to cause extreme and even violent allergic reactions. See Talib, Aqib

Speaking of Talib ...

I thought it was really nice that, when he and the Broncos divorced, they agreed to split their collection of Crabtree jewelry 50-50.

 

[Nunchucks]

Him and more than half of the rest of the defense.

Anyway, the Pats appear to be playing more 3-safety nickel than 3-corner nickel these days. So, "bringing in an extra safety" to replace an LB skill set that the Pats don't have kinda means Richards at the moment.

I think it depends on what the offense has brought in for personnel. But, having that athletic LB makes the defense more versatile.

 

[maineman209]

I think it depends on what the offense has brought in for personnel. But, having that athletic LB makes the defense more versatile.

Agree. But, until they get one ...

 

[maust]

Speaking of Talib ...

I thought it was really nice that, when he and the Broncos divorced, they agreed to split their collection of Crabtree jewelry 50-50.

Yes, amicable settlements are always preferred

 

[Big Bucks]

Nearly 5m a year for Burnett! Wowzer, I wanted him but not at that price.

I'm thinking he is not a starter anymore he will pick up injuries which is why I think the Packers didn't resign him, he seems to have missed a bunch of games the last few years, I think he would be a perfect #3 safety.

Edit - missed 10 games last three years and probably played injured another 10

 

[maineman209]

 

[Love The Drake]

He will sign with the Dolphins in 3 2 1...

 

[Nunchucks]

Agree. But, until they get one ...

Jordan Richards?

 

[rads2005]

Marcedes Lewis might be a pickup in Belichick’s MO of older cheaper stars. And this article suggests he likes blocking too:

Jacksonville Jaguars: Marcedes Lewis is truly a legend

 

[signbabybrady]

Marcedes Lewis might be a pickup in Belichick’s MO of older cheaper stars. And this article suggests he likes blocking too:

Jacksonville Jaguars: Marcedes Lewis is truly a legend

Mercedes sounds way better than Allen and could save a little money.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

Contrary to ebron, Mercedes lewis id have interest in depending on price.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Contrary to ebron, Mercedes lewis id have interest in depending on price.

He's also a little peeved at the Jags.
Marcedes Lewis: Jaguars 'disrespected me' with late release

This is something Belichick is known to do -- release respected veterans in advance of free agency so they can join the fray, and he does the same thing at cut downs. Lewis has been with the Jags 12 seasons; I don't blame him for being upset.