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They have to regret picking up his 5th year option, hoping he would become a team leader representative of his draft status and pedigree. Instead he has done the bare minimum and doesn't show for voluntary things and comes into training camps needing to get in football shape each summer. I'd...

I really like the interactions between coaches and players. There is a lot of teaching going on that is traditionally a Patriots coaching advantage. We lost that last year, so last years rookies and this years draft picks and tons of free agents all benefit greatly. I also like that the...

We aren't carrying enough CBs. Could maybe use another G, WR. Have surplus at IDL, K. Not a lot of holes on the roster. Challenge now is teambuilding to see how it all comes together. Depth is always tested by injuries, so maybe we need an extra LB because McGrone is hurt. I don't see the...

@long distance Thanks so much for creating this thread. I really like the progress the team made at a lot of positions this offseason. Is there any chance you have an updated version of this post for a high-level view of the roster as it stands today?

We are not so flush with cap space that Julio Jones can be added without some gymnastics. His cap number could be lowered with a restructure and void years, but here is approximately where we are at. Using Miguel's information here: 1. Current cap space: 15,544,482 2. Cap space needed to sign...

There are several "Live" channels on YouTube that will have NFL Draft specials. I watched parts of the first round via Pro Football Focus this way last year. The Ringer might have a live stream too. This assumes you have a Roku, AppleTV, FireTV stick etc... and the YouTube app. From a...

Given that 2020 was highly impacted by COVID-19, this year's draft is a bigger crap shoot than normal. Moving up from 15 to get a sure thing and truly elite player might be the best strategy for this year.

Though I am excited about Hightower, Judon, and Van Noy. And I think that drafting a replacement for Hightower in the middle is a great idea either Parsons or Collins. I really think that a DE edge rusher like Chandler Jones or Trey Flowers more in the 285 pound range would be a great idea...

Playmakers on defense are what I would target at #15. Edge rusher. Cornerback. Linebacker. Teams are locked in QB-QB-QB for first 3 picks. Then a TE (Pitts), OT (Sewell), and 2 WR (Chase, Smith). This will push elite defenders to our range. I don't see a DT worth pick #15, though I do...

Given the recent gap in the signings, I suspect they are focused on extending Gilmore if they can before committing any more cap dollars to free agents. They may also be trying to make trades to acquire some draft capital for players they want to move on from.

It's been a while, but the Steelers played a season with Kordell Stewart and I think they went to the AFC Championship... can't remember who beat them. We could definitely be a championship caliber team with a superior defense, offensive line, and rookie dual threat quarterback. Not sure we...

Listening to Mara talk up Daniel Jones over the weekend... I couldn't help thinking that he was talking himself into it. That puts Joe Judge and Dave Gettelman on notice. "This kid better be able to play." If they like Mills and Mond roughly the same, well they can probably take their pick in...

Maybe a veteran minimum RB who can catch passes. James Conner is only 26 years old. Maybe bring back another of our own FAs. Jermaine Eleumunor is also only 26 years old. Trimming players because we signed better players is an exercise as the 90-man roster limit will get in the way eventually...

I think that now is the time to go to work on the bottom of the roster and improve our depth. Veteran Minimum Salary Benefit deals allow us to pay older players more money than they count against the cap. Combne that with the Rule of 51 and these deals will barely impact the cap. You have to...

If you want a big DE type for early downs, what about Ndamukong Suh? Anderson - Godchaux - Suh (Judon could play McGinest's old elephant position) KVN - HT - Uche (Wino loses early down snaps) ** Or draft Christian Barmore.

My father, 82, asked me what I thought about all the new Patriots. I must admit to not knowing a ton about all these new players or whether their contracts represent bargains or are too rich. This was how I replied: Offensive line: Retain: Andrews Depart: Thuney, Cannon Acquire: Brown, Karras...

I agree that for free agency, the Patriots are likely done at OT with the trade for Trent Brown. PFF big board top 100 has 13 Tackles. This would be a good year to draft a tackle and will probably happen sometime in first 3 rounds if we are taking best player available.

For the CB position, you need to keep investing in it every year. JC Jackson is an RFA. So we have 1-year of team control left and a need to pay up on a second contract if we can agree on value. Jonathan Jones signed a deal and we have 2 years left for a slot corner. Jason McCourty is an UFA...

I liked Darby when he played for Buffalo. He was an aggressive player and decent tackler. If available via trade, Lattimore is a stud entering his prime years. Of course, you have to pay twice, first with draft picks and then with a top of market extension. I would clearly pay more for...

Gilmore has been dominant for a few years now. I would love to see him extended a few years so that we have stability in an area of the roster that is a strength. I think that they could extend him and keep his 2021 cap number around the same amount. At what AAV though? If they trade Gilmore...