PATRIOTS NEWS Official 2024 Free Agency Thread - Day 2

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Others have said this before, but I think both the WR and LT markets are waiting for the big guns (Smith, Ridley) to get their deals, and that'll set the market for all the deals for other WRs and LTs to fall into place behind them. Kind of like we saw with the guard market yesterday and the QBs after Cousins got his deal.

Have to wonder if this helps us if we are serious about signing a tackle and wr. The longer the olayers have to wait without someone signing a huge deal the better

 

[Sicilian]

Callahan: Are the Patriots following Bill Belichick’s playbook in free agency?

Until Monday night, the Patriots’ roster remained largely unchanged. Ex-Commanders running back Antonio Gibson agreed to terms. Cool. DeVante Parker and Chris Board were told to pack their bags. Not surprising. Then Mack…

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A weird sentiment, given a lot of big names haven't signed anywhere else yet either. If the Patriots were some kind of anomaly here, surely these complaining players would already have deals with the "nice" teams.

 

[Love The Drake]

A weird sentiment, given a lot of big names haven't signed anywhere else yet either. If the Patriots were some kind of anomaly here, surely these complaining players would already have deals with the "nice" teams.

My guess this is existing players.

Maybe Mack Wilson’s Camp.

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

[Sicilian]

My guess this is existing players.

Maybe Mack Wilson’s Camp.

And if that's the case, I'm fine with it. Mack came on towards the end of last year, I like him, but they've resigned most of the players that I thought were most important from last year (Henry, Bourne, Onwenu). I'd like Jennings and Peppers back if possible as well. But if they lose Wilson and Uche, I don't think anyone should be concerned that they didn't overextend for those players.

 

[Sciz]

Considering that Ridley’s agent has resorted to leaking interest from a nonexistent “darkhorse” team, it sure looks like the Pats are offering the most money to free agents but they still want more on top of that.

 

[DaBruinz]

Because the LT market gets much worse after him and Brown.

The LT market was garbage this year. Trent Brown and Tyron Smith don't change that. Smith isn't a "Big Gun". He's the "We're absolutely desperate" option.

 

[DaBruinz]

And if that's the case, I'm fine with it. Mack came on towards the end of last year, I like him, but they've resigned most of the players that I thought were most important from last year (Henry, Bourne, Onwenu). I'd like Jennings and Peppers back if possible as well. But if they lose Wilson and Uche, I don't think anyone should be concerned that they didn't overextend for those players.

Peppers isn't a free agent.

 

[oceansizer]

Callahan: Are the Patriots following Bill Belichick’s playbook in free agency?

Until Monday night, the Patriots’ roster remained largely unchanged. Ex-Commanders running back Antonio Gibson agreed to terms. Cool. DeVante Parker and Chris Board were told to pack their bags. Not surprising. Then Mack…

www.bostonherald.com

Good, having some money does not mean spend it flippantly.

 

[mike_usagisan]

The LT market was garbage this year. Trent Brown and Tyron Smith don't change that. Smith isn't a "Big Gun". He's the "We're absolutely desperate" option.

You say tomato, I say big gun.

 

[PatsFan2]

Great can't have Two Non Blockers at TE.

 

[Sicilian]

Peppers isn't a free agent.

Ah, thought he was. My bad, thank you for the correction.

 

[hornetfb85]

I'd much rather have MHJ or Odunze for Brissette to throw to than having a Rookie QB, Ridley and one of those.

So what do we do next year then. In the same boat without the #3 pick likely. We have a shot at a potential franchise QB, which everyone says you have to have to win, and we’re gonna pass on that. Im truly asking, not trying to be an *** here.

 

[patsfanfromoversea]

wow cheap compared to other TE imo

 

[PatsFan2]

The LT market was garbage this year. Trent Brown and Tyron Smith don't change that. Smith isn't a "Big Gun". He's the "We're absolutely desperate" option.

DB: Brown and Onwenu on the Strong Side with our TE would be solid he's still a Mountain of a Man.

 

[NashuaPats]

Because the LT market gets much worse after him and Brown.

I wasn’t happy with Brown’s attitude last season. Keeping isn’t ideal, but there are no ideal options. Since the coaches he had a problem with are gone, I’d try to mend fences and re-sign him. I doubt he gets much money considering his history. He’s a solid left tackle when he makes the effort. Maybe add some incentives.

 

[Love The Drake]

if we let Ridley walk for 1 to 3 mill I would lose it.

 

[patsfanfromoversea]

Callahan: Are the Patriots following Bill Belichick’s playbook in free agency?

Until Monday night, the Patriots’ roster remained largely unchanged. Ex-Commanders running back Antonio Gibson agreed to terms. Cool. DeVante Parker and Chris Board were told to pack their bags. Not surprising. Then Mack…

www.bostonherald.com

not easy to negiotate with Mr Wolf

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

if we let Ridley walk for 1 to 3 mill I would lose it.

My guess is you would be headed to the confessional real quick

 

[Steve102]

A weird sentiment, given a lot of big names haven't signed anywhere else yet either. If the Patriots were some kind of anomaly here, surely these complaining players would already have deals with the "nice" teams.

Of course Wolf is playing hardball. If he screws up, he's not named GM after a farce of interviews in May. This is not surprising to me. The whole You're New and The Coach Said You Have Cash To Burn narrative smacks of the agents are surprised the guy knows what he's doing. Truthfully, who the hell is he supposed to be throwing money at? The FA class is meh.