Patriots Rumor Alec Pierce question

jdlboot14 · Mar 8, 2026

if we lose out on Pierce, I'd be happy with Doubs. He's not quite as explosive maybe, but is a good route runner and can play the outside, with more versatility. He's like a bigger and faster Boutte.

50-yard-line · Mar 8, 2026

One-If-By-Sea said:
I bought my house in MA 11 years ago and its value has gone up 4x.

Because people WANT to live here. Same is true in CA. Houses in MA and in CA have gone up about the same % in the last decade, generally. If your claims about CA were true, that wouldn't be true.

Huckleberry1 · Mar 8, 2026

Give Kraft A Hand said:
Fowler mentioned the Titans as a suitor for Pierce which doesn’t really make sense unless they think he’s 36 instead of 26.

Why?

Hammer of Thor · Mar 8, 2026

From Jeremy Fowler, there’s competition, with the Chargers not explicitly named.

Pierce appears poised to make at least $27 million per year on a new deal. The Patriots, Commanders, Raiders and Titans are among teams in the mix.

What helps Indy's case is that Pierce is close with Colts quarterback Daniel Jonesand, if everything is equal, would like to stay in Indianapolis. There's still hope for Indy, but Pierce's market will dictate his direction. His upside and penchant for chunk yardage are attractive to teams.

Also sounds like the same group are interested in Romeo Dobbs too.

Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubsplans to hit the market. Talks with Green Bay did not result in a new deal. He'll have several suitors. The Patriots, Commanders and Titans are closely watching his market, along with the 49ers. Doubs is considered by some evaluators to be the best all-around receiver in the group.

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grux · Mar 8, 2026

I like Pierce but I wouldn't over pay for him if the plan is to only use him as a deep threat. Hopefully, Williams will continue to improve and can be one of our deep threats. Either way, I feel confident the front office has a plan or they wouldn't have let Diggs walk.

Huckleberry1 · Mar 8, 2026

Alec Pierce, 4 years $100 million, 40 million signing bonus.

Toofy · Mar 8, 2026

Huckleberry1 said:
Alec Pierce, 4 years $100 million, 40 million signing bonus.

That would be great. But really don't think his numbers are going to be less than 4/ 112 / 68 gtd.. let's see.

Huckleberry1 · Mar 8, 2026

Toofy said:
That would be great. But really don't think his numbers are going to be less than 4/ 112 / 68 gtd.. let's see.

I'm not the greatest at contract details, so it wouldn't surprise me to be wrong.

Give Kraft A Hand · Mar 8, 2026

Huckleberry1 said:
Why?

Titans are usually where WR careers go to die. They’re more likely based on their history to overpay for Mike Evans.

mgteich · Mar 8, 2026

grux said:
Either way, I feel confident the front office has a plan or they wouldn't have let Diggs walk.

Vrabel's play doesn't necessary include signing a WR for more than $25M although he might try to find value for a player in that range.

Huckleberry1 · Mar 8, 2026

Hammer of Thor said:
From Jeremy Fowler, there’s competition, with the Chargers not explicitly named.

Also sounds like the same group are interested in Romeo Dobbs too.

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If they don't get Pierce then I'm fine with drafting a WR early. I don't want Doubs, or any of the other options.

scott99 · Mar 8, 2026

If they want Pierce, they need to offer 26 million or 27 million. If he lands in LA (almost said San Diego), hopefully we can land Doubs, and then draft someone like Brazell, who is bigger and faster than Pierce, it would take 31 probably because he won’t be there at 63. He might even be gone by 31. Ted Hurst & Jeff Caldwell could be available in the 3rd round, unless there is a huge run on receivers. Ja’Kobi Lane is another one, slightly slower than Pierce, but at 4.47 and 6’4” 200, is a good target. A sneaky pick would be Bryce Lance, who’s 6’3” and over 200 pounds and runs a 4.34, and a 41.5 inch vert, so pretty explosive.

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 8, 2026

scott99 said:
If they want Pierce, they need to offer 26 million or 27 million. If he lands in LA (almost said San Diego), hopefully we can land Doubs, and then draft someone like Brazell, who is bigger and faster than Pierce, it would take 31 probably because he won’t be there at 63. He might even be gone by 31. Ted Hurst & Jeff Caldwell could be available in the 3rd round, unless there is a huge run on receivers. Ja’Kobi Lane is another one, slightly slower than Pierce, but at 4.47 and 6’4” 200, is a good target. A sneaky pick would be Bryce Lance, who’s 6’3” and over 200 pounds and runs a 4.34, and a 41.5 inch vert, so pretty explosive.

I like those guys you mentioned.
I may be wrong, but I can't see Caldwell going before the 4th at best, but it just takes one team to fall in love with his size/speed combo.
Sturdivant and Stribling are also names to keep an eye on.

Give Kraft A Hand · Mar 8, 2026

Huckleberry1 said:
If they don't get Pierce then I'm fine with drafting a WR early. I don't want Doubs, or any of the other options.

If they wanted Doubs they’d just keep Diggs at whatever he was going to be paid this year. Paying guys like Doubs big money is why these teams get into trouble.

scott99 · Mar 8, 2026

DoubleDeluxe said:
I like those guys you mentioned.
I may be wrong, but I can't see Caldwell going before the 4th at best, but it just takes one team to fall in love with his size/speed combo.
Sturdivant and Stribling are also names to keep an eye on.

I agree, Caldwell could go fast, I could see 3 or 4 WR’s going in the 1st round, and then a run in the 2nd round. So if they want a big receiver with speed combo like Pierce, and Pierce goes elsewhere, they need to draft one of the big/fast WRs early.

Huckleberry1 · Mar 8, 2026

Give Kraft A Hand said:
If they wanted Doubs they’d just keep Diggs at whatever he was going to be paid this year. Paying guys like Doubs big money is why these teams get into trouble.

I agree.

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 8, 2026

Give Kraft A Hand said:
If they wanted Doubs they’d just keep Diggs at whatever he was going to be paid this year. Paying guys like Doubs big money is why these teams get into trouble.

Doubs will get what, 13-15 a year?
That is not #1 WR money, not even close.
That's #2 WR money nowadays.
Now if you sign him for more and think he's a number one, then you get yourself into trouble....and you should be fired!

Give Kraft A Hand · Mar 8, 2026

DoubleDeluxe said:
Doubs will get what, 13-15 a year?
That is not #1 WR money, not even close.
That's #2 WR money nowadays.
Now if you sign him for more and think he's a number one, then you get yourself into trouble....and you should be fired!

Someone is giving him 20. Once Pierce signs someone will be desperate

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 8, 2026

scott99 said:
I agree, Caldwell could go fast, I could see 3 or 4 WR’s going in the 1st round, and then a run in the 2nd round. So if they want a big receiver with speed combo like Pierce, and Pierce goes elsewhere, they need to draft one of the big/fast WRs early.

What is early?
Hurst/Lance are probably 3rd rounders.
Stribling/Sturdivant/Caldwell 4-5.
When you say early, are you suggesting Caldwell goes in the 2nd or 3rd?
I can't see that.

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 8, 2026

Give Kraft A Hand said:
Someone is giving him 20. Once Pierce signs someone will be desperate

Maybe.
Meyers makes 20, so it's possible.

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