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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Yes although I don't think Veldheer is worth anything. I'd prefer they re-sign Waddle, sign Greg Robinson and let Scar coach them up to play LT.Still need an OT?
DW Toys
I dont think that replacing the only young player with elite traits with a old veteran is exactly the right thing to do. Especially with the rest of your crew (Hogan and Edelman) also both being past 30.
That is assuming the Pats actually plan to extend Cooks.
Maybe they only returned 28 because they didn't anybody like CP who could get them to the 25 or beyond on a consistent basis. Averaging 30 yards per return means taking it 5 yards deep, he will ( on average) get to the 25 yard line...or better...He better do more than return kicks..Pats ran out just 28 last year..$3m for that????
Pick 210.
Patterson was signed to return kickoffs, he is currently ranked #1 among active players in kickoffs returned for a TD, he has made two Pro Bowls and three All Pro teams as a returner. He replaces Dion in the return game and is actually an upgrade.
But he is also one of the better gunners in the league so he replaces a loss of Slater who was 33 and ready to go.
This was a solid move which can be made substantially better by extending him and shrinking his cap hit, I'm sure he wants the added security of some years.
There's no downside to this, the upside is what he provides on offense in terms of rushes and gadget plays as well as the potential to pick up and thrive in our unique offensive system. Just because he was limited in another system does not preclude him from thriving in ours.
So, you want to put a player on the offense who will just be a decoy and if he has to run a route, may end up running the wrong route or a poor route, thus screwing up the combination routes the Patriots often run?
I liked him coming out of college, but nothing I've seen from him makes him anything more than a kick return and gadget guy. Which, I think we can all agree. The Patriots offense runs best when they just run their offense and don't do anything fancy.
This whole trade Cooks thing is laughable. You don’t trade an elite 24 year old talent whose the future of our wide receivers
This whole trade Cooks thing is laughable. You don’t trade an elite 24 year old talent whose the future of our wide receivers
Hanging in there... Ups and downs, like everyone. Thanks for asking, that is much appreciated.How have you been?
DW Toys
Im not sure why everything has to be black and white. Either he’s great or he’s crap. Why?
There’s so many factors to consider.
yepHanging in there... Ups and downs, like everyone. Thanks for asking, that is much appreciated.
I hope you're well.