Who Are The Top Tackles Available In Free Agency?

[Froob]

Bad year to need a LT. Draft doesn’t have a sure fire one, in fact the top two prospects are likely guards.

Free agency pretty bare also.

There's rarely quality tackles in FA any year, you usually end up overpaying for guys with big red flags. Stinks there isn't a Joe Alt type prospect this year.

 

[DaBruinz]

Best case scenario imo is they sign Garrett Bolles in free agency, draft Travis Hunter with the 3rd pick in the draft, then trade up into the 20’s and take either Ersery or Simmons to groom behind Bolles.

Bolles isn't likely going anywhere because he loves Denver and that's where his family is.. . Not to mention that Wolf would have to actually sign a FA who is over the age of 30.

 

[DaBruinz]

Good stuff! DT is another need.. the guys today are fast, strong and athletic.. like Franklin who plays for the eagles.. we need a gap penetrative, run stuffing DT.. Godchaux is the invisible man.

Goidcchaux is a NT. He's not Wilfork caliber, but he's adequate.

That being said, they do need someone to replace Ekuale who can eventually step up and be a starter next to White and Barmore.

 

[Real fan 02]

Goidcchaux is a NT. He's not Wilfork caliber, but he's adequate.

That being said, they do need someone to replace Ekuale who can eventually step up and be a starter next to White and Barmore.

He's playing out of position because of depth issues. His job is to occupy blockers and stop the run. He can't get off single blockers alot.. I agree we just need talent across the board on the D line. Our depth sucks!

 

[rochrist]

I want to see the top pick used on the top left tackle prospect available in the draft. Also want to see the best FA LT signed here.

Then open the checkbook to sign a six week consulting contract with Dante to coach the OL coaching staff during camp and I’ll be happy. Three weeks before camp to coach the coaches, three weeks at the start of camp to coach both coaches and players. Then I’ll be happy.

The top left tackle prospect in the draft is regarded by many scouts as much better suited to be a guard or center in the NFL.

 

[vicspats]

Good stuff! DT is another need.. the guys today are fast, strong and athletic.. like Franklin who plays for the eagles.. we need a gap penetrative, run stuffing DT.. Godchaux is the invisible man.

Does he even dress for us anymore ??

 

[Real fan 02]

Does he even dress for us anymore ??

Yes on his youtube channel he's a fashion icon!

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

Gonna go ahead and say Wolfie Inc will draft 2 OG and say they will both play T and then draft a T and say he will be moved to C and follow that up with saying we have all the right pieces and everything looks good….i jest. Maaaan I dono what’s up with my sarcasm/cynicism/nihilism lately. Oh yea now I remember.

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’m not sure why his name isn’t mentioned more around here (DK). This was another big miss we coulda had but didn’t. Think he would be a good vet mentor to our fledgling (failing) 2nd year WRs on top of being a great player. Unless I’m missing something, like my meds or whatever.

 

[borisman]

Jedrick Wills seems to have worn out his welcome and Dawand Jones was playing well until he got hurt. Wills could be available, either way.

 

[Rob0729]

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..

As bad as the AJ Brown situation may get, the guy just signed an extension. I don't think they can trade him even if they wanted. If they cut or trade him next offseason, he has $61 million of dead cap money. It can spread out over years, but it is like $30 million in the first year.

DK Metcalf is a more realistic option since the Seahawks are over the cap and Metcalf is in the last year of his contract. I didn't realize Metcalf was still only 26. I thought he was like 30. I don't know if they would be willing to part with him, but they may not want to pay to keep him either.

 

[VJCPatriot]

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.

If we sign a good LT and a stud young WR like Travis Hunter, he might want to join the project, especially if Kraft finally backs up the Brinks truck, something around the tune of 30m per year.

 

[VJCPatriot]

As bad as the AJ Brown situation may get, the guy just signed an extension. I don't think they can trade him even if they wanted. If they cut or trade him next offseason, he has $61 million of dead cap money. It can spread out over years, but it is like $30 million in the first year.

DK Metcalf is a more realistic option since the Seahawks are over the cap and Metcalf is in the last year of his contract. I didn't realize Metcalf was still only 26. I thought he was like 30. I don't know if they would be willing to part with him, but they may not want to pay to keep him either.

Metcalf would be a dream here. His physicality is excellent, he'd be our instant new #1 option.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Gonna go ahead and say Wolfie Inc will draft 2 OG and say they will both play T and then draft a T and say he will be moved to C and follow that up with saying we have all the right pieces and everything looks good

There are no left tackles in this draft worth taking in the first round!

In the first round we need hunter from Colorado. In the second round Kennard from South Carolina and in the third round the center/guard from Georgia and the wr from ole miss.
In the fourth round we take the OT from the dakotas and he spends all of next year putting on weight and strength and getting pro coaching!
In the meantime we sign Staley and he is the left tackle until the kid from the dakotas is ready to go in year 2 or 3!

 

[AQPE]

There are no left tackles in this draft worth taking in the first round!

In the first round we need hunter from Colorado. In the second round Kennard from South Carolina and in the third round the center/guard from Georgia and the wr from ole miss.
In the fourth round we take the OT from the dakotas and he spends all of next year putting on weight and strength and getting pro coaching!
In the meantime we sign Staley and he is the left tackle until the kid from the dakotas is ready to go in year 2 or 3!

I assume you’re referring to Grey Zabel? The Pats have had good luck with a Zabel in the past. @SteveKiner knows what I’m talking about amirite?

 

[patman52]

I have been banging the drum for Humprey all off season, he will finish the year in KC hoping for a ring, but I can't see being competitive for him long term considering the recent draft capital they allocated to the position. Charles Leno is my 2nd choice. In the draft the 2nd is where I would start looking, but I am hoping one of the edge guys will still be there. my guess is the third with maybe using our 4th to move up into the bottom of the 2nd.

 

[Real fan 02]

As bad as the AJ Brown situation may get, the guy just signed an extension. I don't think they can trade him even if they wanted. If they cut or trade him next offseason, he has $61 million of dead cap money. It can spread out over years, but it is like $30 million in the first year.

DK Metcalf is a more realistic option since the Seahawks are over the cap and Metcalf is in the last year of his contract. I didn't realize Metcalf was still only 26. I thought he was like 30. I don't know if they would be willing to part with him, but they may not want to pay to keep him either.

Very interesting Rob. I did see talk on the forum about DK.. he's an intriguing option. Now I believe he could be had for a draft day deal say a 4th? But he's still young as you mentioned just 26. He'd be monstrous for Drake. What's you take on DJ Moore?

 

[50-yard-line]

As bad as the AJ Brown situation may get, the guy just signed an extension. I don't think they can trade him even if they wanted. If they cut or trade him next offseason, he has $61 million of dead cap money. It can spread out over years, but it is like $30 million in the first year.

DK Metcalf is a more realistic option since the Seahawks are over the cap and Metcalf is in the last year of his contract. I didn't realize Metcalf was still only 26. I thought he was like 30. I don't know if they would be willing to part with him, but they may not want to pay to keep him either.

I don't think the draft will shape up until very late for the Pats this year. They need to make some improvements in FA - lot of them, and not just at the obvious positions (OT and WR). And yes, they need to get a vet OT who isn't long-past 30 and hurt all the time. Is there really an OT coming out who will make a difference in 25 or even 26? I doubt it.

FA or trade is called for here, and get a Center if Strange isn't it and another interior veteran mauler in FA. They do have some pieces, but need more.

Regarding the skill position on O, listening to an interview with Bourne gave me a lot of hope. People talk about "separation," which, to me, is a sometimes-relevant, oftentimes-dumb, stat.

It was relevant for Harry, of course, as the guy would not only not be a stride away from the corner, but he wouldn't even have position on the corner to get a stride away from him in adjusting to the ball. He was always just blanketed. (All you people clamoring for Tet, beware - same book on him).

Anyway, back to Bourne. He said something that WRs around the league love to hear: Drake Maye THROWS HIM OPEN. That's what's been missing in New England since Tom left. And that is everything. Maye sees the field like no 22-year-old should and he throws WRs open.

That would make Metcalf a great pick-up for him - get DK one-on-one down the field and launch a bomb that brings him away from coverage. That was Wilson's magic with him. Metcalf needs someone like Maye to truly shine.

Here's another thought: Deebo Samuel is being horribly under-used in the mess that is San Fran right now. Next year is the last of his contract, with 3 Void Years behind it. He wanted to play here coming out of college. He's 28 years old. He got horribly overused and paid the price for it, but in the right situation, he can still be a difference maker, I believe.

And just throwing this out there: there is a generational offensive talent coming out this year. His name is Ashton Jeanty. Solve WR by adding a couple of vets in trade/FA and take a good look at Jeanty. RBs are starting to make a huge difference in the NFL again, and Jeanty is a 3-down back who can beat a defense in multiple ways.

 

[Real fan 02]

I don't think the draft will shape up until very late for the Pats this year. They need to make some improvements in FA - lot of them, and not just at the obvious positions (OT and WR). And yes, they need to get a vet OT who isn't long-past 30 and hurt all the time. Is there really an OT coming out who will make a difference in 25 or even 26? I doubt it.

FA or trade is called for here, and get a Center if Strange isn't it and another interior veteran mauler in FA. They do have some pieces, but need more.

Regarding the skill position on O, listening to an interview with Bourne gave me a lot of hope. People talk about "separation," which, to me, is a sometimes-relevant, oftentimes-dumb, stat.

It was relevant for Harry, of course, as the guy would not only not be a stride away from the corner, but he wouldn't even have position on the corner to get a stride away from him in adjusting to the ball. He was always just blanketed. (All you people clamoring for Tet, beware - same book on him).

Anyway, back to Bourne. He said something that WRs around the league love to hear: Drake Maye THROWS HIM OPEN. That's what's been missing in New England since Tom left. And that is everything. Maye sees the field like no 22-year-old should and he throws WRs open.

That would make Metcalf a great pick-up for him - get DK one-on-one down the field and launch a bomb that brings him away from coverage. That was Wilson's magic with him. Metcalf needs someone like Maye to truly shine.

Here's another thought: Deebo Samuel is being horribly under-used in the mess that is San Fran right now. Next year is the last of his contract, with 3 Void Years behind it. He wanted to play here coming out of college. He's 28 years old. He got horribly overused and paid the price for it, but in the right situation, he can still be a difference maker, I believe.

And just throwing this out there: there is a generational offensive talent coming out this year. His name is Ashton Jeanty. Solve WR by adding a couple of vets in trade/FA and take a good look at Jeanty. RBs are starting to make a huge difference in the NFL again, and Jeanty is a 3-down back who can beat a defense in multi0ple ways.

Great stuff!! On Deebo wasn't SF making him available last season for a possible trade? I posted myself yesterday I feel like the trade possibility is likely the way we acquire game changers at WR. All pro and accomplished veterans like devante adams and Step Diggs went for 4th and 2nd round picks. I say DK goes for a 4th? Deebo maybe a 5th? AJ brown also wanted to come here as he said the Patriots were his favorite team. We have some options I just really hope wolf chooses the right one.

 

[50-yard-line]

Great stuff!! On Deebo wasn't SF making him available last season for a possible trade? I posted myself yesterday I feel like the trade possibility is likely the way we acquire game changers at WR. All pro and accomplished veterans like devante adams and Step Diggs went for 4th and 2nd round picks. I say DK goes for a 4th? Deebo maybe a 5th? AJ brown also wanted to come here as he said the Patriots were his favorite team. We have some options I just really hope wolf chooses the right one.

If you can get DK for a 4th and Deebo for a 5th and get indications that they might want to stick around, make the trades, both of them.

Trade down a few spots and pick up Jeanty and skill position is fixed on O.

 

[Real fan 02]

If you can get DK for a 4th and Deebo for a 5th and get indications that they might want to stick around, make the trades, both of them.

Trade down a few spots and pick up Jeanty and skill position is fixed on O.

I like it! I'm all for singing Higgins as well. However I do like the DK and Deebo option's too. What about tet McMillan? Hunter is absolutely in our grasp as well. Imagine he and gonzo terrorizing WRs together.