Eric Weddle released. Beast the sign

[fnordcircle]

If we can't get Mathieu I wouldn't mind a flyer on Weddle, depending on how much he wants to make. Never know what a guy embarking on what is probably his last contract will prioritize.

Brine the yeast!

 

[supafly]

Our top 3 safeties are all within the top 14 cap hits for the entire team. Someone would have to go + Weddle would have to agree to a deal around 3m a year or so. I wouldn’t mind seeing it happen, but it feels like a long shot.

 

[oceansizer]

I have always liked Weddle and would not mind having him in the team on a friendly contract. Nevertheless he is 34 and we still need young players to replace DMac and Chung in the future.

 

[slash83]

Isn’t he retiring? Even if he isn’t we’re good at safety. Get younger, talent isn’t an issue right now.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I'm ok with him as a role player but they need to draft the next Chung and DMc

 

[Kontradiction]

He's said he would likely retire if released.

 

[Sicilian]

Yeah, it's already been covered, but I feel like if we're going to add a safety it should be through the draft, or try to find a Ninkovich/Van Noy type of player that can play ST for now but maybe can be coached up to a bigger role in a few years. Something that builds for the future. Weddle would be insurance against a McCourty or Chung injury or sudden decline, but that doesn't seem like a good use of our limited cap space.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

He's said he would likely retire if released.

According to Rotoworld, he has no plans of retirement following his release.

 

[Joker]

no to Weddle...yes to Waddle

 

[BTTA]

Yeah, it's already been covered, but I feel like if we're going to add a safety it should be through the draft, or try to find a Ninkovich/Van Noy type of player that can play ST for now but maybe can be coached up to a bigger role in a few years. Something that builds for the future. Weddle would be insurance against a McCourty or Chung injury or sudden decline, but that doesn't seem like a good use of our limited cap space.

The ability to be a high quality ST player is a good observation. The fourth safety needs to be able to fill a slot on several of those teams, and do it well. Another old guy probably isn't the answer there. Good catch.

 

[Uptown]

He’s playing next season.

 

[Clonamery]

Does BB feast on released beasts?

 

[Joker]

Weddle obviously wants to play here this'll drive the CL's nuts....

 

[Triumph]

Yes!

5 years ago.

 

[Racervx54]

NO NO NO Thanks

 

[PatsFan2]

Too old pass.

 

[Joey007]

We have enough old safeties.

If we sign one I’d rather we go young. Bring in Amos.

 

[Brick27]

He’s playing next season.

Seems sort of odd to tout his Pro Bowl nods.

But maybe that’s just me drinking too much Pats kool-aid and feeling like a send-off message is not the place to pat oneself on the back.

 

[fnordcircle]

Seems sort of odd to tout his Pro Bowl nods.

But maybe that’s just me drinking too much Pats kool-aid and feeling like a send-off message is not the place to pat oneself on the back.

Interesting that what reads to me like a guy saying 'thanks look at all I got to accomplish when I was with your team' reads to you like he's patting himself on the back.

Just seemed like a nice goodbye note.

 

[captain stone]

no to Weddle...yes to Waddle

Tom Waddle?