Veteran WR Dontrelle Inman has requested his release from the Patriots

[PatsDeb]

And that would get out to every player in the league, and that would have a huge negative impact on future FA signings.

Since Inman isn't the first vet guy to do this, I have a feeling with these older players invited to TC for a tryout, the Pats/BB probably tell them, "Look, at any point if you think it's not working out, you can ask for your release and we'll give it to you," as part of the hook to get them here. It's a win/win, because we get some experience in TC for little $$, we might get a good player out of it if things click quickly, or if not, no hard feelings. On the player's side, you are in camp with a great team, (hopefully) showing you still have the goods, and even if things don't work out here, you have a better chance of hooking on elsewhere as you've shown you can still play (and the vaunted Patriots took a chance on you).

 

[Taco]

The vitriol in this thread for a journeyman JAG receiver is ridiculous. It’s not like he’s Antonio Brown who we gave up picks and spent big money on. He didn’t spaz out and go AWOL over a helmet, he is an aging receiver who is doing what he feels is in his best interest to continue earning a paycheck. In the end of the day this is a business and he has every right to do what he thinks is best for him.

Feel the same way. No hard feelings. Wish it worked out here. Best of luck to Inman on his next team.

 

[Joey007]

Someone called this. Lol of course

 

[Brick27]

Someone called this. Lol of course

Loved this reply hah.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

we couldn't get anything from Jake and the Fatman patricia ridic

 

[Deus Irae]

Loved this reply hah.

It makes sense, though. Detroit is basically doing a complete personnel rebuild, even though the GM is the same. The change from the previous coaches to a BB tree guy has led to a need to ditch most of what was there. And, with Inman having been in camp all this time, he's familiar with the BB school of coaching and culture building.

People ignore the import of that at their own (analytic) peril, IMO.

 

[Sicilian]

we couldn't get anything from Jake and the Fatman patricia ridic

Patricia probably recognizes better than most when a player isn't going to stick on the Pats. Why would he give anything up for a guy he knows is going to hit the free market in a week?

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Patricia probably recognizes better than most when a player isn't going to stick on the Pats. Why would he give anything up for a guy he knows is going to hit the free market in a week?

Tampering?

 

[Sicilian]

Tampering?

Nope.

 

[venecol]

Someone called this. Lol of course

Doesn't surprise me. I guess we just had too many good prospects. I would have rather kept Inman than DT coming from a torn Achilles. Hopefully it all works out.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

we couldn't get anything from Jake and the Fatman patricia ridic

He's 30. He was a free agent until the middle of May. Not all players have trade value.

 

[captain stone]

If I were Bill and Inman requested his release, I would've told him: While we still have 2 more games to play? Feck that, I have players to protect...

And that would get out to every player in the league, and that would have a huge negative impact on future FA signings.

I don't believe that whether Bill releases vets early to find another job, or keeps them all the way to Cutdown Day, makes a dime's worth of difference regarding future vet free agent signings.

 

[jah]

Of all players, Dontrelle ****ing Inman is bringing the stupidity out here?

 

[Deus Irae]

I don't believe that whether Bill releases vets early to find another job, or keeps them all the way to Cutdown Day, makes a dime's worth of difference regarding future vet free agent signings.

If you doubt it, ask players yourself.

 

[Bruins29]

Of all players, Dontrelle ****ing Inman is bringing the stupidity out here?

A cool breeze could bring out the stupidity here.

 

[Mack Herron]

Looks like he took Allen with him.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

I don't believe that whether Bill releases vets early to find another job, or keeps them all the way to Cutdown Day, makes a dime's worth of difference regarding future vet free agent signings.

If Belichick was to tell a veteran who's asked for his release no because he's keeping him only to protect his important players, there's absolutely no way that doesn't get discussed among players and agents going forward.

 

[LJRomanoff]

we couldn't get anything from Jake and the Fatman patricia ridic

How did the Patriots fail to get a draft pick from the Lions for a WR the Lions didn't even want!? I hope someone was fired over that one.

 

[Ring 6]

If Belichick was to tell a veteran who's asked for his release no because he's keeping him only to protect his important players, there's absolutely no way that doesn't get discussed among players and agents going forward.

How many players are going to make their free agency decision based upon the softness of the landing if they fail and get cut?

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

Here I am, Moe...

If I were Bill and Inman requested his release, I would've told him: While we still have 2 more games to play? Feck that, I have players to protect...

His many players are going to make their free agency decision based upon the softness of the landing if they fail and get cut?

If that original post is what Bill told a veteran player word for word, you're saying that wouldn't have any kind of negative ripple effect?