Josh Sweat Trade Candidate

[JoeSixPat]

Teams are already calling about a trade for him. Pats pass rush is still quite putrid, but the Pats can't trade for both Keith Sweat's son and AJ Brown.

NFL teams can always play around with contracts to find the money if there's a player worth bringing on

But I get the sense that these things may not happen until after the Brown trade, the future of Boutte is determined and they extend Gonzo

That being said, this season is a good time to do some front loaded contracts as one has to think they will be extending Maye next season and his cap hit will increase significantly

 

[TommyD4207]

One injury away from a “No WR Talent” offense.

Looking back, in the early days it was always a big thing about Brady spreading the ball around, having his favorite receiver being whoever was open. Then Moss arrived, Tommy discovered the dopamine hit a true cheat code WR could be, and his approach to the game changed. Before Moss the passing game was predicated on the defense not successfully covering every WR on every play.

Thats my basic problem with the wild enthusiasm for Brown, it’s moving the offense away from being multidimensional.

Wes Welker had 112 catches for 1175 yards and 8 TD in the regular season, and another 27 catches for 213 yards and 2 TDs in the playoffs in 2007.

It was much more than a One Receiver offense.

 

[JoeSixPat]

One injury away from a “No WR Talent” offense.

Looking back, in the early days it was always a big thing about Brady spreading the ball around, having his favorite receiver being whoever was open. Then Moss arrived, Tommy discovered the dopamine hit a true cheat code WR could be, and his approach to the game changed. Before Moss the passing game was predicated on the defense not successfully covering every WR on every play.

Thats my basic problem with the wild enthusiasm for Brown, it’s moving the offense away from being multidimensional.

I think we'd actually be fine without Brown as that will dramatically change the offensive scheme in the way you described - less spreading of the field and more telegraphing to Ds that he's throwing to Brown for 150 or more targets a season

Maye is extremely accurate and it can be tough to tell if Diggs' 85% catch rate was due to him or Maye (probably both)

So with Dobbs and our other WRs and TEs - not to mention an improved OL - I'm not worried - but I completely agree with your sentiment on how adding someone like Moss changes things

I know everyone thinks I'm crazy but the "perfect season" flirtation in which Moss or Welker were nearly always the target came back to bite them later in the season when their D became predictable.

Moss and Welker could still dominate, but when we needed that one key pass caught, Brady was going to one of them and the Ds knew it - and defended it when it counted.

 

[RxJock1120]

Isn't Joey Bosa getting close to cooked territory?? Stick a fork in him.

Maybe, but if he is willing to sign a 1 year prove it deal, who cares. Bring him in and let's see if he has anything left in the tank.

 

[TommyD4207]

Maybe, but if he is willing to sign a 1 year prove it deal, who cares. Bring him in and let's see if he has anything left in the tank.

I'd need a note from his doctor that he's back on the juice before I'd even consider it.
He was terrible last year.

 

[p8ryts]

Isn't Joey Bosa getting close to cooked territory?? Stick a fork in him.

I never liked him when he was healthy, which was not often. Yes, he gets a sack once in awhile and gets close once in awhile, but my perception is, he just doesn't close the deal.

 

[Brotherblues]

I think we'd actually be fine without Brown as that will dramatically change the offensive scheme in the way you described - less spreading of the field and more telegraphing to Ds that he's throwing to Brown for 150 or more targets a season

Maye is extremely accurate and it can be tough to tell if Diggs' 85% catch rate was due to him or Maye (probably both)

So with Dobbs and our other WRs and TEs - not to mention an improved OL - I'm not worried - but I completely agree with your sentiment on how adding someone like Moss changes things

I know everyone thinks I'm crazy but the "perfect season" flirtation in which Moss or Welker were nearly always the target came back to bite them later in the season when their D became predictable.

Moss and Welker could still dominate, but when we needed that one key pass caught, Brady was going to one of them and the Ds knew it - and defended it when it counted.

Diggs had two very soft but firm hands in aiding that percentage.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

One injury away from a “No WR Talent” offense.

Looking back, in the early days it was always a big thing about Brady spreading the ball around, having his favorite receiver being whoever was open. Then Moss arrived, Tommy discovered the dopamine hit a true cheat code WR could be, and his approach to the game changed. Before Moss the passing game was predicated on the defense not successfully covering every WR on every play.

Thats my basic problem with the wild enthusiasm for Brown, it’s moving the offense away from being multidimensional.

I agree, plus Brown has a bad knee which means his performance will only steadily decline.

Successful teams develop draft picks. With draft picks performance steadily improves.

 

[PatsFan2]

One injury away from a “No WR Talent” offense.

Looking back, in the early days it was always a big thing about Brady spreading the ball around, having his favorite receiver being whoever was open. Then Moss arrived, Tommy discovered the dopamine hit a true cheat code WR could be, and his approach to the game changed. Before Moss the passing game was predicated on the defense not successfully covering every WR on every play.

Thats my basic problem with the wild enthusiasm for Brown, it’s moving the offense away from being multidimensional.

Regular season Drake Maye is going to be very disappointed with A.J. Brown...Not!

 

[PatsFan2]

I agree, plus Brown has a bad knee which means his performance will only steadily decline.

Successful teams develop draft picks. With draft picks performance steadily improves.

A.J. Brown is going to make Drake Maye better...we haven't had a Toy like A.J. on the Patriots in a while. Mike Vrabel won't do to Drake Maye what BB did to Mac Jones.

 

[PatsFan2]

Give me a dink and dunk, 4 yd average on running plays, and occasional shots down the seam, and a 3rd down back. That's my offense.

Who's Your QB Jack dink and dunk Brady??

 

[mayoclinic]

"Toy" is the correct term.

 

[Real fan 02]

A.J. Brown is going to make Drake Maye better...we haven't had a Toy like A.J. on the Patriots in a while. Mike Vrabel won't do to Drake Maye what BB did to Mac Jones.

This Coaching staff knows what it takes to win in this league.. you have to have guys that can make plays in the postseason.. look at the WR production in the playoffs last year for us.. they were stuck in neutral..

 

[Wozzy]

Drake Maye what BB did to Mac Jones.

Drake Maye led the league in passing and nearly won the MVP without Brown… comparing him to Mac Jones is lol crazy.

I hope this ^ was sarcasm?

 

[Wozzy]

I agree, plus Brown has a bad knee which means his performance will only steadily decline.

Successful teams develop draft picks. With draft picks performance steadily improves.

They only need AJ Brown for 2-3 years, and it’s likely he only wants to play that long anyway. He can empty the tank.

Successful teams develop draft picks, but usually have an old lead WR who shows them how. As a fan I’m thankful Diggs was here last year to show Williams the ropes.

Without giving up a first or unrelated injury, the juice would be worth the squeeze on AJ Brown:

 

[Wozzy]

As for Josh Sweat or Myles Garrett… where are you playing these guys?

Garrett is so good you’d find a place for him, but cripes Cleveland will want 2 years of firsts.

Defensively they should stick with what they have, they did a good job on paper… now the coaches have to do their jobs and develop the young guys.

 

[Real fan 02]

As for Josh Sweat or Myles Garrett… where are you playing these guys?

Garrett is so good you’d find a place for him, but cripes Cleveland will want 2 years of firsts.

Defensively they should stick with what they have, they did a good job on paper… now the coaches have to do their jobs and develop the young guys.

I like the pieces we have so far. Of course Garrett is Phenomenal but the age would worry me.. continue to develop Ponder and Jacas and as you mentioned keep drafting guys at edge.

 

[mayoclinic]

Successful teams develop draft picks. With draft picks performance steadily improves.

100% agree. Draft picks are the lifeblood of the team.

That said, a mixture of draft picks and veterans is a healthy balance.

 

[Real fan 02]

Drake Maye led the league in passing and nearly won the MVP without Brown… comparing him to Mac Jones is lol crazy.

I hope this ^ was sarcasm?

Looks like 4pm today....

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[Real fan 02]

I agree, plus Brown has a bad knee which means his performance will only steadily decline.

Successful teams develop draft picks. With draft picks performance steadily improves.

We'll find out How bad the knee is this season...