Who Are The Top Tackles Available In Free Agency?

[Rob0729]

But would Higgins want to come here, I rather doubt it. Yes I know we are talking big money. But I just can't see it happening.

Most free agents go to the team offering him the best deal. Every year some of the worst teams in the league get some of the top free agents.

But playing with Drake Maye might attract Higgins to come here if money isn't the only factor for him.

 

[patsfaninpa]

I like Tee. If we can’t get him,how bout Metcalf? JSN is emerging as their WR1. DK is enter he final year of his contract. Would have to be a trade. Obviously, not a first.

 

[Real fan 02]

Most free agents go to the team offering him the best deal. Every year some of the worst teams in the league get some of the top free agents.

But playing with Drake Maye might attract Higgins to come here if money isn't the only factor for him.

 

[Real fan 02]

I like Tee. If we can’t get him,how bout Metcalf? JSN is emerging as their WR1. DK is enter he final year of his contract. Would have to be a trade. Obviously, not a first.

I do too. Tee Higgins does things no WR on this current roster can do. He goes up and gets it. He fights for contested catches.. he goes over the middle, the seam, the boundaries whatever you need He does. Singing Higgins and say another guy like maybe Hollywood brown.. and draft McMillan...

 

[mgteich]

I do too. Tee Higgins does things no WR on this current roster can do.

This is a very low bar.

 

[Real fan 02]

This is a very low bar.

Unfortunately it is...

 

[Stu Pidassle]

I do too. Tee Higgins does things no WR on this current roster can do. He goes up and gets it. He fights for contested catches.. he goes over the middle, the seam, the boundaries whatever you need He does. Singing Higgins and say another guy like maybe Hollywood brown.. and draft McMillan...

Obviously Higgins would be a welcome addition to the Pats WR corps and I would love the team to sign him if a reasonable overpay gets him. The prevailing wisdom is that he is not a true WR1, so I don't want him if the price is a top 5 WR1 salary. It doesn't make sense to dedicate that kind of money at this point for a player who is not the difference maker that is needed to truly turn things around.

 

[Real fan 02]

Most free agents go to the team offering him the best deal. Every year some of the worst teams in the league get some of the top free agents.

But playing with Drake Maye might attract Higgins to come here if money isn't the only factor for him.

For example I thought Amari Cooper would be closer to what he was in Dallas or LV being Josh Allen now.. he's pretty much been pedestrian.. however he'd be a great #2 option for Drake here. What's your take on that?

 

[Real fan 02]

Obviously Higgins would be a welcome addition to the Pats WR corps and I would love the team to sign him if a reasonable overpay gets him. The prevailing wisdom is that he is not a true WR1, so I don't want him if the price is a top 5 WR1 salary. It doesn't make sense to dedicate that kind of money at this point for a player who is not the difference maker that is needed to truly turn things around.

I agree and mgteich made a good point that who can we get as a number without having to pay say 30 million.. I say go after Chris Olave in NOs still on his rookie deal.. a draft day trade for say a 4th and maybe a player to be named later? Or try and trade for DJ Moore in Chicago he's not happy there. Draft McMillan at WR he projects to be a NFL star. However those are just some options as there really isn't a way to get around paying for top tier talent. A player of tee Higgins caliber is commanding minimum 25 million.. I say we offer him 28 a season..

 

[Water Boy]

I agree and mgteich made a good point that who can we get as a number without having to pay say 30 million.. I say go after Chris Olave in NOs still on his rookie deal.. a draft day trade for say a 4th and maybe a player to be named later? Or try and trade for DJ Moore in Chicago he's not happy there. Draft McMillan at WR he projects to be a NFL star. However those are just some options as there really isn't a way to get around paying for top tier talent. A player of tee Higgins caliber is commanding minimum 25 million.. I say we offer him 28 a season..

I've heard McMillan's comp is Drake London. Nice player but not elite.

I know NO is has chronic cap issues, but do you think they'd give up Olave for just a fourth? Seems highly unlikely to me.

 

[Headcase]

I've heard McMillan's comp is Drake London. Nice player but not elite.

I know NO is has chronic cap issues, but do you think they'd give up Olave for just a fourth? Seems highly unlikely to me.

I want no park of McMillian early in the draft, looks like he maybe a decent player, but more of a chainmover than a game breaker.....and if you are drafting high you want game breakers.

But hey, this is about tackles....lots of games being tossed around, but we'll see who is actually available...just need to get the line to league average.

 

[Real fan 02]

I've heard McMillan's comp is Drake London. Nice player but not elite.

I know NO is has chronic cap issues, but do you think they'd give up Olave for just a fourth? Seems highly unlikely to me.

More accomplished WRs like Diggs who's been an All pro with Allen went for a 4th. Adams went for a 2nd I believe.. olave hasn't accomplished anything close to what those guys have yet.. a 4th and maybe another player or pick should suffice. All depends on what NOs wants to do. I would take London as a comparison to McMillan.. as he's a rookie and his potential is high.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

I agree and mgteich made a good point that who can we get as a number without having to pay say 30 million.. I say go after Chris Olave in NOs still on his rookie deal.. a draft day trade for say a 4th and maybe a player to be named later? Or try and trade for DJ Moore in Chicago he's not happy there. Draft McMillan at WR he projects to be a NFL star. However those are just some options as there really isn't a way to get around paying for top tier talent. A player of tee Higgins caliber is commanding minimum 25 million.. I say we offer him 28 a season..

Olave is 1 heavy head hit away from retirement. He's well aware from what I've read.
Higgins is going to be overpaid IMO

 

[Real fan 02]

Olave is 1 heavy head hit away from retirement. He's well aware from what I've read.
Higgins is going to be overpaid IMO

Yes. There are options out there and avenues to obtaining a number 1. What's sad is say like Pittsburgh we can't say we'll just draft the next guy because the WR bust rate is so high in NE. However by trade, FA, draft we need those guys on the outside for Drake to reach his full potential. Yeah Higgins will be overpaid just like ayuik was.

 

[Zuma]

To come here, Higgins would need to think that the quality of the team is much higher than posters her do.

This is the 1st time all season that I’m more concerned about winning than Maye’s development. Players like Higgins need to see we can beat good teams and have fun while doing it. In doing so it will also put the team much closer in draft position to take Campbell without posters losing it.

 

[Zuma]

Yes. There are options out there and avenues to obtaining a number 1. What's sad is say like Pittsburgh we can't say we'll just draft the next guy because the WR bust rate is so high in NE. However by trade, FA, draft we need those guys on the outside for Drake to reach his full potential. Yeah Higgins will be overpaid just like ayuik was.

You cant be sensible when trying to sign a guy like Higgins. You have to over pay…because that’s what other teams will do.

 

[patfanken]

The quality of the tackle market depends on who resigns prior to free agency. Stanley and Bolles would both be significant additions for the short term. I'd be thrilled with either if there is also a plan to draft a T top 40.

THis is a pretty bad draft for OT's. I have not seen any projection based on simply on talent that had any of the top prospects worthy of a top 10 pick. It is telling that one of the top 2 talents is seen as a guy who be better off as a G.

I OT is what is what the GM determines is the must have guy then trading down outside the top ten would be the best option. There are to many impact players at multiple positions that would justify picking where the pats are likely to be picking (3-8)

 

[Real fan 02]

You cant be sensible when trying to sign a guy like Higgins. You have to over pay…because that’s what other teams will do.

True. From all indicators the organization is hell bent on adding game changers for Drake. Our cap can be spent on IMO.. say a trade for DJ Moore or Olave...and Sign tee Higgins, drafting McMillan. On defense chase young at DE, or Josh sweat... Malcolm koonce.. Dan Moore or bolles LT.. at CB adding chavaious ward opposite Gonzo. Another thought I wanted to mention I'm also not convinced Garrett Wilson isn't going to want to remain a jet for long.. I know they can franchise him ect. But beyond this season things are really dicey for thier QB and HC situation. It's not odd for in-division players to switch teams.. Curtis Martin, Steph Gilmore, ty law, drew Bledsoe, Malloy. I'd love to have Wilson!!

 

[Stu Pidassle]

I agree and mgteich made a good point that who can we get as a number without having to pay say 30 million.. I say go after Chris Olave in NOs still on his rookie deal.. a draft day trade for say a 4th and maybe a player to be named later? Or try and trade for DJ Moore in Chicago he's not happy there. Draft McMillan at WR he projects to be a NFL star. However those are just some options as there really isn't a way to get around paying for top tier talent. A player of tee Higgins caliber is commanding minimum 25 million.. I say we offer him 28 a season..

28m a season for a year or two for Higgins would be a good investment. It all comes down to how long and what are the guarantees which are likely make it too rich for a player who has an injury history and likely on the backside of his peak. A trade for disgruntled player seems the the only realistic way to find a top tier WR who can help next season without severely overpaying for what is likely to be a flawed player in FA. In general I think that WR is a position that should always be a priority every draft based on opportunity and value. If there is a player worth a top of the draft pick, the Pats should be interested. I don't want Wolf to over draft anyone based on position of need.

 

[Real fan 02]

28m a season for a year or two for Higgins would be a good investment. It all comes down to how long and what are the guarantees which are likely make it too rich for a player who has an injury history and likely on the backside of his peak. A trade for disgruntled player seems the the only realistic way to find a top tier WR who can help next season without severely overpaying for what is likely to be a flawed player in FA. In general I think that WR is a position that should always be a priority every draft based on opportunity and value. If there is a player worth a top of the draft pick, the Pats should be interested. I don't want Wolf to over draft anyone based on position of need.

I believe it will likely be a 3 or 4 year deal.. as we offer ayuik I think a 4 year deal? The Ridley and ayuik situations happening were a blessing becuase neither of those guys looked like the same player. But to your point DJ Moore is that guy! He's not happy in Chicago and keep an on the AJ brown situation with the eagles as he's not happy there either. This may end up being the off season of trading for the guy. Let's say we signed Higgins and traded for a olave, AJ brown or DJ Moore. Either one. That immensely improves the offense dramatically. I think we are taking BPA with the top 5 pick..