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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.Given that we might lose Flowers and Brown -- who both would give us 3rd round comp picks -- I'd suggest people start looking at potential trade partners instead of players going into FA.
We have a lot picks for this year so could easily absorb giving away 1-2 for trades.
And as soft as pie...I don’t get the want for Thomas, guy is old and coming off a bad injury.
As I speculated a few weeks ago, doesn’t sound like there’s a middle ground to be found for him in Denver. Sign the beast but don’t count on him coming of an achilles injury, consider him a bonus. He’s perfect for us if he can recover in time to contribute
Thats my prediction. We'll be getting a WR in trade.Given that we might lose Flowers and Brown -- who both would give us 3rd round comp picks -- I'd suggest people start looking at potential trade partners instead of players going into FA.
We have a lot picks for this year so could easily absorb giving away 1-2 for trades.
Thats my prediction. We'll be getting a WR in trade.
Pats objective is always maintained, long term success. They are never "all in" for one season. That said, I think Sanders if his cost is lower due to injury is more likely a fit than not.Hopefully the plan isn't to go into next season with a WR core of: Edelman, draft pick, and Berrios. That won't cut it. Patriots absolutely need to sign one of Tate, Sanders, or Thomas.
And yes I realize they've won SB's with lesser receivers before. But that shouldn't mean status quo. Always need to be improving.
Y'know I haven't really thought about him as an option.I already gave my "swing big" kinda prediction for a WR trade: AJ Green. It makes a lot of sense unless we want to go cheap for someone "misused" still on a rookie deal.
It’s fascinating to watch people just regurgitate stats from players from other teams without actually watching them play. The guy drops a ton of passes. Google “Demaryius Thomas drops” and multiple articles come up discussing his drops from years back. He also seems to wither in the cold. Is he terrible? No. Is he worth any real money? Not at all. He’s 31 and coming off an Achilles tear and his skills were already declining beforehand. I would think this would be more of a Joey Galloway or Torry Holt signing than a Chris Hogan or Brandon Lafell signing.It's fascinating to watch people here posting about players from other teams. They look for excuses to denigrate them even when neutral analysis is obviously what should be given. Prior to last season (split teams, injury), Thomas had gone 6 straight seasons of 80+ receptions, with 5 of those seasons being 90+ catch seasons. Yet, somehow, that only rates a "wasn't bad".
Pats have tried for him in the past. I’m sure they’ll be talking about it.
He said some mean things about us once. So did James Harrison. Harrison said he wanted to hate Brady but couldn’t after spending time with him. The same would happen with Sanders. I wouldn’t let that cloud whether I want him to sign here.
The main question is whether a 31 year old skill player can make a full recovery from a blown Achilles. Those are tough injuries; harder than ACLs as I understand it. I’d be willing to sign him to a one year deal to find out if the money’s right.
Y'know I haven't really thought about him as an option.
I've always liked him.
So he'll be 31 and making ~$12m in 2019 without any long term commitments after this year.
I can't imagine CIN would get more than a 3rd for him.
Why would he take a paycut to play with Flacco? Nobody is giving him big money. If he was going to keep playing with crappy QBs, he wasn't going to take a paycut to do it. Maybe he won't be here long term, but a one year deal makes a lot of sense for both sides.Refusing to take a paycut, 32, has a SB ring. If he is cut he's going to the highest bidder
He's not the guy making the big catch on third down at the end of the Super Bowl. I think most people here will agree Sanders was the scarier of the two back when the Broncos were good, which now feels like ages ago.And as soft as pie...
Why would he take a paycut to play with Flacco? Nobody is giving him big money. If he was going to keep playing with crappy QBs, he wasn't going to take a paycut to do it. Maybe he won't be here long term, but a one year deal makes a lot of sense for both sides.
I already gave my "swing big" kinda prediction for a WR trade: AJ Green. It makes a lot of sense unless we want to go cheap for someone "misused" still on a rookie deal.
This is really more of a "swing medium" considering how sensible it is for all parties.
It’s fascinating to watch people just regurgitate stats from players from other teams without actually watching them play.
As for DeMaryius Thomas...I just looked up his stats and was surprised he did a 59rec/677 yard/5TD season last year which is pretty good for "an old man". By comparison, Chris Hogan has never had more than 41 rec/680 yards/5TDs in any season. Thomas is 2" taller and weights 20 more lbs. than Hogan....and is only a year older. He would help a lot in the Red Zone and create separation with his height.