Player Signing Patriots Showing Serious Interest in JuJu Smith-Schuster (Update: Done)

[MrBigglesWorth]

I just don’t think Juju “moves the needle” with this team. How many veteran #2-3 receivers does a team need? Those resources should go to a dynamic #1.

Pick #14... Only way it's happening

 

[upstater1]

Interesting contract... just for comparison's sake:

Jakobi Meyers: 60 games, 235 catches (3.92/g), 2758yds (46/g), 8 TDs

JuJu: 79 games, 401 catches (5.08/g), 4788yds (60.6/g), 29 TDs

Both get the same contract. JuJu has some injury problems, but still, surprising that the market would value them the same, especially with JuJu coming off a good season and a ring.

The extra seasons and the injuries mean something despite the pg comparisons.

Look at it this way--lat year no one gave JuJu more than $3.7m

 

[VectorPrime]

Pick #14... Only way it's happening

That's the cost of doing business in 2023.

 

[crawhammer]

LOL!! Same exact money as Meyers. I don't get it. I would have kept the WR that we already know has a good connection with the QB. But, perhaps a lateral move, Meyers --> Juju.

Now onto a true WR1. And a TE1b.

 

[Drunken Cicerone]

I guess I’m fine with him replacing Meyers. Team still needs a number one though

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

i still would give a two and a four this year and a day two pick next year for judy.... or i bite the bullet on 14 for judy

 

[Rob0729]

Makes you wonder though.

McDaniels could've had Smith-Schuster for the same amount.

Why did he select Jakobi instead?

McDaniels may need guys who buy into his system. He still may have faith in Hunter Renfrow. Who knows?

But just because McDaniels chose Meyers over Smith-Schuster doesn't mean Meyers is a better fit for this offense.

 

[Ring 6]

Wtf !! Meyers money

Great move to upgrade for the same price

 

[PatsFan2]

LOL!! Same exact money as Meyers. I don't get it. I would have kept the WR that we already know has a good connection with the QB. But, perhaps a lateral move, Meyers --> Juju.

Now onto a true WR1. And a TE1b.

 

[Rob0729]

Because he has a CLEAR #1 (Adams) and was looking for a more reliable (Meyers) and steady locker-room guy, while, apparently, the Pats were looking for someone who might go higher.

My nephew just told me that Felger called this a "lateral move" which I find hilarious since Meyers is involved.

Actually, Felger says it is a downgrade and he would rather have Meyers.

 

[ivanvamp]

JuJu is better than Meyers, guys. He really is. Not by a ton, but still.....

If you could improve your performance by 5% for the exact same cost, wouldn't you do it? I would.

 

[Joey007]

Get a #1, then let Juju be WR2, with Bourne/Thornton as options 3 and 4.

Now you’re cooking.

 

[Sicilian]

The extra seasons and the injuries mean something despite the pg comparisons.

Look at it this way--lat year no one gave JuJu more than $3.7m

Fair point, though he was coming off an injury and needed to prove something (which to some extent he did last year).

 

[Bill Lee]

Actually, Felger says it is a downgrade and he would rather have Meyers.

Felger gets paid to say controversial things.

 

[203Pat]

Everyone is crying about them signing wideouts, so they go get one and everyone starts *****ing. Jesus.

I wanted talented ones. He’s not even an upgrade over Jakobi.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Patriots Reportedly Signing JuJu Smith-Schuster To Replace Jakobi Meyers

 

[50-yard-line]

Interesting contract... just for comparison's sake:

Jakobi Meyers: 60 games, 235 catches (3.92/g), 2758yds (46/g), 8 TDs

JuJu: 79 games, 401 catches (5.08/g), 4788yds (60.6/g), 29 TDs

Both get the same contract. JuJu has some injury problems, but still, surprising that the market would value them the same, especially with JuJu coming off a good season and a ring.

After everyone screaming that Meyers and Schuster are interchangeable, those stats are pretty eye-popping. One of those things is not like the other.

Actually, Felger says it is a downgrade and he would rather have Meyers.

The PUN is "lateral." I don't care who said it - that's funny as hell.

 

[203Pat]

Actually, Felger says it is a downgrade and he would rather have Meyers.

I would too.

 

[TommyD4207]

JuJu is better than Meyers, guys. He really is. Not by a ton, but still.....

If you could improve your performance by 5% for the exact same cost, wouldn't you do it? I would.

It's by more than I expected, to be honest. It's a slight upgrade for the same money, but he's not a #1.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Get a #1, then let Juju be WR2, with Bourne/Thornton as options 3 and 4.

Now you’re cooking.

N’keal Harry is still available.