Do the Pats go big and trade away a lot of draft picks for Watson or Wilson now?

[Patjew]

Thats an interesting take. BB is pushing 70, maybe he wants to go out with one more shot at a SB.

That's how I see it. Marv Levy, here he comes.

 

[ashley]

I don't see Wilson or Watson coming here, Jimmy G, might be another story though.

 

[farn]

Not saying it’ll happen, but does BB not attending pro days mean those picks are not going to be NE’s by April ?

 

[reflexblue]

That's how I see it. Marv Levy, her he comes.

But we have to remember 70 is the new 60

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

49ers "strong contenders" to land Dalton. Jimmy incoming?

NFL rumors: 49ers are 'strong contenders' to sign QB Andy Dalton | RSN (nbcsports.com)

Dalton I would imagine theyd be signing more as a backup to jg. If they did the bridgewater trade or trubisky that could be a stronger indication, depending on what theyre costing on the cap.

 

[aluminum seats]

« they had one »
Brady wanted to move on. Belichick and Brady for along for 20 years - unheard of. The relationship is over. It’s over and Brady left.

the cupboard for Watson, as his age, is a whole other story. Not advocating, just stating that Brady was leaving. Regardless.

Couple things.

First, I've got no problem with Brady being gone...20 years was very satisfying. The objective sports fan in me actually thinks what happened last year and what's happening now--Brady winning with another team, Belichick rebuilding--is more fascinating than another couple of years of Brady on the team.

Having said that, from what I've seen & read over the years, I don't agree with the flat, "Brady wanted to move on." If Belichick had accommodated Brady's wish for multi-year contract, I suspect Brady would still be here. By all accounts, the Pats didn't make any real effort to keep him.

Again, I'm fine with the way it turned out.

 

[everlong]

I think Bill wants to prove that if you give him enough talent at other positions he can win with an average quarterback. I'm not faulting him. It's like Brady wanting to prove he could win with multiple teams like Manning did and win without Bill.

My hope is if, and only if, they're certain Lance, Fields or Wilson is a can't miss and they fall a little they go get them at 10 or 11 before the 49ers grab the last of the big 4 at twelfth. I think Bill intends to roll with Cam. Maybe he brings in a Mariotta or Dalton on a similar deal to Cam's where the winner of the starting job can grab the incentives. I tend to doubt it though because if whoever wins isn't lighting it up he knows the media will bombard him much worse than with Stidham last year.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

49ers "strong contenders" to land Dalton. Jimmy incoming?

NFL rumors: 49ers are 'strong contenders' to sign QB Andy Dalton | RSN (nbcsports.com)

I think Dalton is a backup now

 

[Lagaffe_07]

You are not understanding my point.

Focusing on fielding a championship-caliber team ASAP does not mean they are simultaneously mortgaging the future.

This is the beauty of it! they are young and will not be a problem cap wise in the futur with the cap expending. This team is a QB away. Cam Newton could be the difference between a great and a bad season.

 

[Boomer B]

I don’t think we have enough draft capital for Wilson or Watson, plus the fact both Bill and Kraft have stated numerous times one player cannot take that high a % of the cap.

Teams like the Dolphins or Jets with 2 picks in the 1st (both teams inside the top 5) would be able to give a better haul then we could. If Seattle or Houston make the trade they want a high pick to take their replacement QB.

 

[RobertWeathers]

This is the beauty of it! they are young and will not be a problem cap wise in the futur with the cap expending. This team is a QB away. Cam Newton could be the difference between a great and a bad season.

They are not going to be bad with Cam Newton at QB. Too much talent surrounding him on offense and defense.

With that said they sure as hell aren't winning the SB with him either.

 

[RobertWeathers]

That's how I see it. Marv Levy, her he comes.

Kraft too. Hes 79.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

I would take Wilson in a hearbeat over Watson. But Id be very happy with Watson. This is crazy talk! Or is it?

Wilson would thrive here with BB, Josh and the 2 TE + strong run offense. A good OL would set him up to win a ring. He's clutch.
Not. Gonna. Happen.
Just as likely I'll make the cut for the Dear Moon flight, but a guy can dream...

 

[borg]

Road grader OL
Multi dimensional TEs
Dual threat RBs

Bill appears to be building a play action reliant offense similar to Tennessee. (Cleveland too)

Just need a play action competent QB

Is that Jimmy G waving frantically off in the distance?

Truthfully, I can envision Mac Jones running this offense assuming the NE running game crushes it

 

[stinkypete]

At this stage, I'd trade a Hershel Walker type package to get a Wilson or a Watson. But the Hershel Walker trade happened pre salary cap. The reason Belichick is able to spend this kind of coin this aggressively is because the starting QB is essentially playing on a rookie contract wage.

Belichick has gone all in on contending without elite QB play. It can be done in the modern game, we've seen it from Flacco, both Mannings and Foles. It nearly happened with Garoppolo.

All signs npw point to a QB bring drafted.

 

[Hyped]

Nah, I think we trade waaayy up to the top 5 and target one of Fields/Wilson/Lance.

Watson and Wilson would just blow up our cap.....we want a rookie on a rookie deal....sit the kid behind Cam to hoild a clip board for a year...

 

[yukon cornelius]

as much as i think they might move up for Qb3 or QB4, i think they might wait and get someone like mond or trask or mills later......all of them need development, and all of them have boom/bust potential with intriguing skillsets

 

[imahobgoblin]

QB on a rookie contract seems to fit what they’re doing

I don't think so. I would not mind it, but this seems more like win now to me, not rebuild for 2-3 years.

 

[yukon cornelius]

the top QB's after Lawrence can be won with in short term in the right situation.....this is win in year 2-3, and it can be done, and i think that rookie contract is part of it......this isn't JUST win in year 2/3, but in 4 & 5 & 6

 

[DarrylS]

Do not believe that PatsFans will ever see Watson or Wilson in a Pats Uniform.. IMO they are going after a 1st round QB and may use some of their draft capital to make a move up the board.. Trey Lance maybe, but more likely Mac Jones may be their target.