2022 Free Agent Receivers - Will the Patriots Target One?

[PatsFanInVa]

I fell in love with Conley during the combine, but I also fell in love with Chad Jackson as well so.

Don't sleep on Chad Jackson. This is the year.

 

[TommyD4207]

Why do people keep pushing Conley? Guy has averaged just 28.1 yards per game and never had 50 receptions in his career. Humprhies is ANOTHER guy that hasn't topped 50 receptions in a season. EVER.

He's tall, has speed, good hands, can block. He's not an uber-elite guy and gets put in on run downs because of his blocking ability, and gets overshadowed by situations where offenses have a 'main guy' and forget everyone else.

I think Conley's a really solid upgrade to Harry on short money, in an offense where in theory, would have more opportunities.

He's a good dude. Good dudes don't tend to demand the ball to the media.

 

[Love The Drake]

Don't sleep on Chad Jackson. This is the year.

Legit that was me.

 

[PScottman]

I don't think we should discount Mac's responsibility in not targeting Agholor and others more downfield.

This is the "speed of the pro game" discussion in summary. Is there a year 2 jump that suddenly opens up more options that were there last year but either not called, not seen, or simply passed Mac by as he developed instinctual understanding of the differences between college and pro?

Can the WRs be upgraded? Every position can be upgraded - every year....even during a given year, but it's a closed system. The Patriots upgrade at WR they stand pat or downgrade somewhere else.

Even with the large changes last year, the offensive and defensive lines remained the most wildly inconsistent aspects of that Patriots team. And that pendulum especially swung to the poorer side for the OL early and the DL late. I've always been an inside out guy - solid in the trenches to me always makes average offensive weapons above average for your squad and the reverse on the DL.

Standing relatively pat at pass catcher to address a lot of other needs would not shock me in the least this offseason.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Allen Robinson would be my choice. He has been hurt by terrible QB play in Chicago, but has always been a really good WR. Then take Jameson Williams if he’s still on the board in the 1st round. Spend the rest of the off-season building up the defense, specifically adding as much speed as possible to it.

 

[upstater1]

Allen Robinson would be my choice. He has been hurt by terrible QB play in Chicago, but has always been a really good WR. Then take Jameson Williams if he’s still on the board in the 1st round. Spend the rest of the off-season building up the defense, specifically adding as much speed as possible to it.

I like him a lot. My only problem is his age. By the time this team makes a go of it for the conference championship, he'll be slowing down. I'd rather Mac grow with some of these guys and compete for the Lombardi 2 years from now (yes, I'm targeting Mac's 4th year for the end of the rebuild). I would not mind paying Amari Cooper $15m

 

[Huckleberry1]

I like him a lot. My only problem is his age. By the time this team makes a go of it for the conference championship, he'll be slowing down. I'd rather Mac grow with some of these guys and compete for the Lombardi 2 years from now (yes, I'm targeting Mac's 4th year for the end of the rebuild). I would not mind paying Amari Cooper $15m

Good point on his age, but I see him more as a possession receiver to widen the field, with Jameson the guy to take the top off of defenses. I think Robinson can last longer in that role. However I a free that the bulk of their moves should be targeted at 2-3 years from now. I’m not a big fan of Cooper, and I’m really skeptical of the fir in NE, but I’m down on many of the options that have been thrown around lately, e.g..Robbie Anderson and Andy Isabella.

 

[Username]

I like him a lot. My only problem is his age. By the time this team makes a go of it for the conference championship, he'll be slowing down. I'd rather Mac grow with some of these guys and compete for the Lombardi 2 years from now (yes, I'm targeting Mac's 4th year for the end of the rebuild). I would not mind paying Amari Cooper $15m

I'd also be concerned with his injuries and his lack of speed and effort last year.

 

[Rob0729]

Allen Robinson would be my choice. He has been hurt by terrible QB play in Chicago, but has always been a really good WR. Then take Jameson Williams if he’s still on the board in the 1st round. Spend the rest of the off-season building up the defense, specifically adding as much speed as possible to it.

 

[Ross12]

Worth noting that Allen Robinson played for Bill O'Brien at Penn State, and credited O'Brien's coaching for giving him a good grasp of what it takes in the NFL. While he's not here, I'm sure that playing for BOB in the past would help Robinson transition into the environment that the Pats have.

 

[Love The Drake]

Worth noting that Allen Robinson played for Bill O'Brien at Penn State, and credited O'Brien's coaching for giving him a good grasp of what it takes in the NFL. While he's not here, I'm sure that playing for BOB in the past would help Robinson transition into the environment that the Pats have.

Maybe OBrein comes back at some point.
More time stretches on I doubt it though.

 

[Scotty]

Robinson is at No 8 in the Top 101 Free Agents (first WR in the 101)

 

[PowerRunRevival]

I'd love Robinson or Cooper in a Pats uniform but I think fans are setting themselves up for disappointment if they think the Pats will sign a top of the market WR.

 

[kennyb]

Does bb really have a better track record with signing/trading for veteran wide receivers than drafting or signing UDFA wide receivers?

Well he traded a 2nd for that sloth in human form from atlanta. He drafted harry with a first. A guy who can't run and catch at the same time.

So choose your poison, i guess.

 

[PatsFan2]

Well he traded a 2nd for that sloth in human form from atlanta. He drafted harry with a first. A guy who can't run and catch at the same time.

So choose your poison, i guess.

Harry should work out with Marcus Mariota who can pass- run and catch at the same time true story.

 

[kennyb]

Belichick should be forbidden from signing any free agent WRs. Punishment for drafting Harry. Most egregiously bad pick in recent memory. Horrific.

How does Kraft feel watching his once multibillion dollar investment crumble? Team becoming a laughingstock. NO PUNTS! Top 3 defense, lol. Harry unable to catch a football. Laughable.

 

[PatsFan2]

Belichick should be forbidden from signing any free agent WRs. Punishment for drafting Harry. Most egregiously bad pick in recent memory. Horrific.

How does Kraft feel watching his once multibillion dollar investment crumble? Team becoming a laughingstock. NO PUNTS! Top 3 defense, lol. Harry unable to catch a football. Laughable.

IF Harry could fetch us a Fifth and I'm BB I all over it. My fear is that it will be a conditional 6th in 2023.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Don't sleep on Chad Jackson. This is the year.

One of the best gauntlets at the combine I ever watched. Just didnt work out and there aren’t too many here that can say they weren’t excited when they drafted him if they are being honest. Major disappointment but can’t say I fault them for taking a shot. His combine and college production were very good.

 

[Patriot Missile]

IF Harry could fetch us a Fifth and I'm BB I all over it. My fear is that it will be a conditional 6th in 2023.

I was thinking this is the year they finally get those two first rounders for Ryan Mallett back from trafing Harry. Guys a beast.

 

[DaBruinz]

He's tall, has speed, good hands, can block. He's not an uber-elite guy and gets put in on run downs because of his blocking ability, and gets overshadowed by situations where offenses have a 'main guy' and forget everyone else.

I think Conley's a really solid upgrade to Harry on short money, in an offense where in theory, would have more opportunities.

He's a good dude. Good dudes don't tend to demand the ball to the media.

Conley has produced just 2 decent seasons. Never had more than 47 receptions. His BEST year he averaged a bit over 48 yards a game. Sorry, but I'd rather have a draft pick than waste a signing that counts against the Comp pick formula on Conley.