Player Signing Now Hunter Henry signs with New England:

[lancerman]

Alright, that brings up a point. At what point do we have to pay the piper?

We already did. Cap is going up a lot the next few years and these were longer term deals

 

[Froob]

Get Andrews and White now

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

I think it's a major question if Asiasi and Keene are on the team next year.

I think Asiasi makes it as the 3. Keene will have a battle. Who knows if there’s a spot for he and vitale to battle for.

 

[scott99]

After Henry’s comments about wanting to play with a good QB I didn’t think the Pats had any shot at him. Either he took the money without a good QB or Bill sold him on a future QB addition.

I think that’s it. I think Bill probably told Henry they weren’t finished adding at QB, IE: The Draft. I’d be shocked if they don’t draft a QB at 15 (or higher). I was thinking about Kyle Pitts, or defense at 15. I don’t think they will go that route. I think they are going QB in the first round. And I think they probably used that as a selling point.

 

[venecol]

After this signing, I'm just waiting to hear Caserio trades Watson to Patriots for two #1s, #2, Stidham, Harry and Gilmore tweet!

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

I could see Asiasi still on the team but not keene

move keene to FB

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Get Andrews and White now

Tampa is interested in White...MFers

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

After this signing, I'm just waiting to hear Caserio trades Watson to Patriots for two #1s, #2, Stidham, Harry and Gilmore tweet!

Omg
I would lose it

 

[Kdo5]

The Ryan Izzo era is over. Hallelujah

 

[Froob]

Omg
I would lose it

Just need Chris Conley

 

[lancerman]

There’s really no reason not to trade up in the draft anymore and grab a QB

 

[ashley]

Nobody?
Jonnu Smith signs with New England!

lol, great job!!!

 

[Betterthanmost]

Tampering?

 

[Kdo5]

They are a QB from superbowl contender, no?

Maybe a deep contender with Garropolo but not Cam or a rookie.

 

[ivanvamp]

Goodbye Izzo and LaCosse.

Smith, Henry, Asiasi with Keene as H-Back is ridiculous.

**** it unroll the 4 TE offense.

Yeah, this is right. Asiasi now the #3 TE, and Keene as a utility knife. Wow, Smith AND Henry. Talk about a MAJOR upgrade.

 

[jimnance]

move keene to FB

We have a much better one already in Johnson

 

[Sicilian]

In my opinion, Asiasi and Izzo are competing for the #3 TE role (Hopefully Asiasi wins it, more upside there), and Keene and Vitale are competing for a FB/H-Back spot that may or may not exist. Johnson is our traditional lead blocking FB, so one of those two guys would have to show some versatility and contribute to special teams to make it.

 

[jimnance]

I think that’s it. I think Bill probably told Henry they weren’t finished adding at QB, IE: The Draft. I’d be shocked if they don’t draft a QB at 15 (or higher). I was thinking about Kyle Pitts, or defense at 15. I don’t think they will go that route. I think they are going QB in the first round. And I think they probably used that as a selling point.

Thats very plausible

 

[grux]

I'm telling you guys...Belichick is loading up so that Brady won't come into Foxborough and beat him next year lol

I think Bill always has a plan to rebuild the team a certain way. However, I think Bills competitive juices got turned up a notch when TB 12 won the super bowl last year. I can't believe we signed the top two tight ends. Lets Go!!!!

 

[jimnance]

In my opinion, Asiasi and Izzo are competing for the #3 TE role (Hopefully Asiasi wins it, more upside there), and Keene and Vitale are competing for a FB/H-Back spot that may or may not exist. Johnson is our traditional lead blocking FB, so one of those two guys would have to show some versatility and contribute to special teams to make it.

One of the few bright spots last year was Johnsons improvement. Hes a very solid fb right now and will keep improving given his youth, inexperience and obvious drive.
Not saying hes Develin yet but hes already decent