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Unsurprisingly, word out now is that Dugger is angry about the transition tag. My guess is that he feels like the Patriots hurt his chances in FA because they could match any offer.

Saw that Shaq Mason signed for 3/36 with 22 guaranteed with the Texans. PFF had him as the 6th-rated guard last year, for what it's worth. Putting on the speculation cap, if Onwenu stays at guard, I doubt he's staying - I would expect the Pats to keep fitting in rookie deal pieces/older vets...

Let's see if anyone can hit it... QB (2) M.Jones, C.Newton RB (6) D.Harris, J.White, R.Stevenson, J.Taylor, B.Bolden, J.Johnson WR (5) N.Agholor, J.Meyers, G.Olszewski, K.Bourne, M.Slater TE (3) J.Smith, H.Henry, D.Asiasi C (2) D.Andrews, T.Karras G (3) S.Mason, M.Onwenu, J.Herron T (3)...

Okay, right up front: I've never been a big fan of Cam Newton's game. Probably because I was watching guys playing with rocks long before football was ever invented, I prefer the pocket passer. Always have. That said, the hyperbolic viciousness against Cam Newton here isn't just absurd, it's...

Just as a counter to the most disappointing performances of the year, let's flip it. Who are the five who showed more than expected and have you excited about the team going forward? 1. Michael Onwenu - steal of the draft. Hard to believe that someone with his size and athleticism fell so low...

Signing a Free Agent after that no longer affects comp picks, and there are some good players available. Do the Patriots make a move in the next week or two? Some intriguing players out there: Allen Bailey Jared Veldheer Suh, Ansah, Collins

Seeing a lot of draft talk, of course, and I'm really curious as to how people think the Pats should go in Round 1. Trade? DL? OL? WR? TE? Just trying to get some clarity. Thanks.

Watching the game now on tape. Paying particular attention to Brown v. Butler...Easley...run D. First drive: Brown has two catches, both BEHIND the line of scrimmage, one for an 8-yard loss. Easley was walking on his own on the sideline...slow and a limp, but it didn't look disastrous. Hard to...

In the thread about the Patriots' website to counter the WElls Report, a lot was made of the Patriots decision to suspend these two . One poster even said that this was some of the pushback he was receiving in other places, as in: why'd the Pats suspend them if they didn't do anything wrong...

Just trying to make it interesting this year...last year, I was very into this, but not as much this year. Condensing it down, got 5 (or a few) names in each early round I should look for? I'm talking about players who might be there. Right now I have: ROUND 1: CB Peters CB Jones DT Philips...

Okay, I miss football already, but we're actually coming into a favorite part of the year for me (since last year). Reading the Draft threads was a blast last year. Supafly, Mayo, Brady6, Deus and a few others just amazed me with their homework and reasoning. Taught me more about that aspect of...

Lost in all the Kraft (well-deserved love), I read on NFLN's ticker that the Patriots were not ruling out paying Revis the $20 to keep him next year if they couldn't work out an extension. Found this: https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/559822741839155202 Pats haven’t ruled out paying $20M...

I know it's more complicated because of missing drug tests (while he was out of the league), but they were reporting on NFLN this morning that Wes Welker might be playing next week. They're reviewing the drug policy and the possibility is that non-PED drugs might be treated as substance-abuse...

I was at Gillette last night for Caserio's recap of the draft. Very interesting discussion. Easley was there - it's not hard to see what they like about the guy, both on tape and in hearing him talk. Calm, measured, clearly intelligent, ready to be a pro and act like a pro. I loved the pick...

And give the kids a chance! From today's Globe article (even Volin isn't always a jerk, I guess): Brandon Browner, Brandon LaFell seen as good fits with Patriots - Sports - The Boston Globe “His [Edelman's] understanding of football, where he is now as a player compared to where he was as a...

Right now, I see 4 receivers available (maybe?) who bring the one skill set missing in New England - unless Dobson were to make a huge leap. Desean Jackson Kenny Britt Sydney Rice Santonio Holmes The Jackson rumors just don't seem to work for me, unless he's actually willing to take a...

It's DAY 1. No one needs to come in and say, "Geez, wait! It's only the first day! Don't PANIIIIICCCCCC!!!!!!!!!!" I'm not...at all. I posted a thread a couple of weeks ago saying "what if the Pats do nothing?" I think they're a better team than last year simply because of the depth...

Florio is saying the cap is going to scream upwards in the next three years. Cap could hit $160 million in 2016 | ProFootballTalk No one should be in a better position to judge this than Kraft. If this is the case, how do you change your strategy? Tie up as many of your valuable players now...

Suppose the Patriots stand pat. They lose Talib and Edelman, resign Fletcher, Blount, and Wendell, and bring no one else in in Free Agency other than the typical JAG receiver or O-lineman or whatever. What faith do you have that this team can stand up without substantial additions and a pair...

Interesting and hopeful thoughts from Rich Hill: Don't Count Out Wilfork | ChatPats.com A few years ago, an ACL was very likely a career-ender. Now, not so much - at all. More recently, many with Achilles injuries are showing promising returns (even, like Peterson with his ACL, career...