Is it me or is FA quiet?

[MossWelkowski]

typically you have major deals done by now even though it should just be tampering .. Not much so far ...

 

[reneluar]

i bet 10 cents: big deals will be released the next tuesday.

 

[mikey m]

Yep it's almost like it hasn't actually started yet

 

[supafly]

We've seen a few significant deals today.

WR Randall Cobb resigned with the Packers at 4/40.

RB Mark Ingram resigned with the Saints at 4/16.

CB Kareem Jackson resigned with the Texans, which puts even more pressure on the Pats for Revis. I'm not aware of the specific terms of that deal though.

RG Doug Free resigned with the Cowboys (not sure about terms).

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Well FA doesn't start till tuesday...sooooo

 

[patsfan-1982]

right now its just phone calls front office people calling agents to get a feel for what that player wants and if that player has a market at that price and if the team wants that player they will put there bid in and when Tuesday comes around that's when the news hits

 

[DefenseRules]

It just seems quiet because there is no Patriots news. There won't be much this offseason IMHO.

 

[Huckleberry1]

right now its just phone calls front office people calling agents to get a feel for what that player wants and if that player has a market at that price and if the team wants that player they will put there bid in and when Tuesday comes around that's when the news hits

Unless you are the Jets, Dolphins, or Eagles, they just go ahead and make their offers now

Because they are CHEATERS!!!

 

[convertedpatsfan]

I also haven't seen many stories about each team's new draft picks. What the hell is going on with the media???

 

[Huckleberry1]

It just seems quiet because there is no Patriots news. There won't be much this offseason IMHO.

Don't get bummed out DR, the Patriots will make their share of moves and if history is the guide they will be a better team than they were going into last season. They are patient and thorough and they usually do a really good job in the off-season so don't let the chicken littles get in your head.

 

[JayNM]

I disagree, it has been very much active

Shady, Beast Mode, Cobb, Flowers just now, kareen Jackson and possibly Suh soon enough.

And it's not even the proper FA

 

[meatface]

maybe because it hasn't officially started yet?

 

[Froob]

right now its just phone calls front office people calling agents to get a feel for what that player wants and if that player has a market at that price and if the team wants that player they will put there bid in and when Tuesday comes around that's when the news hits

That's what should be happening.

 

[mgteich]

Don't get bummed out DR, the Patriots will make their share of moves and if history is the guide they will be a better team than they were going into last season. They are patient and thorough and they usually do a really good job in the off-season so don't let the chicken littles get in your head.

Yes, the team may be better than last year, or not. Last year's acquisitions were truly amazing. Belichick added Revis, Browner, Chung and Butler to the secondary. Belichick added LaFell and Wright to the offense. He found Ayers, Casillas, Branch and Blount during the season. The team needed OL help, and Belichick drafted Stork and Fleming. In addition, the new OL coach had schemes to transform Connolly and Wendell into solid starters. A new team doctor was especially critical. Injuries seemed much lower than in the past few years.

As fans, we expect a repeat. After all, free agency hasn't even started. If it started where we are now, we would be $15M under the cap with the ONLY the following players to re-sign or replace the following
Revis
McCourty
Ayers
Wilfork
Branch
Vereen
Ridley
Connolly
Aiken
White

All the top corners under 30 have already been signed by others. There will be no top corner signed to replace Revis. I would also note that our short yardage run defense was the among the very worst in the NFL, and that was with Wilfork and Branch, instead of being free agents. Some might think that we also need a backup TE and a starting OG or two.

NOT TO WORRY! Bill has performed miracles before, and no one has done better then Belichick and Brady in the history of the NFL.
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BOTTOM LINE
As fans, we need to have some balance and some perspective. The patriots will be one of the four favorites in the AFC no matter what Belichick does from now though August. The patriots will be heavy favorites to be in the layoffs no matter what Belichick does between now and August.

The patriots have been able to say this in every year since 2003. it is truly awesome to be a patriot fan.
And yes, this team was a great team since the day Kraft purchased it.

Are we LIKELY to repeat as Super Bowl champions? The likelihood is not. Of course, Belichick-Brady is the only combination that has repeated this century. We are one of the eight teams that are most likely to win the Super Bowl. I don't think fans should expect more.

So, CHILL and enjoy.

 

[mgteich]

That's what should be happening.

I think that it is reasonable for a player to leak his intention to sign with a team on Tuesday night or Wednesday.

 

[CopenhagenPatsfan]

I don't care, I can't stand it....free agency hasn't even started yet and the Patriots haven't done anything..(sorry couldn't resist bringing that up)

 

[Huckleberry1]

Yes, the team may be better than last year, or not. Last year's acquisitions were truly amazing. Belichick added Revis, Browner, Chung and Butler to the secondary. Belichick added LaFell and Wright to the offense. He found Ayers, Casillas, Branch and Blount during the season. The team needed OL help, and Belichick drafted Stork and Fleming. In addition, the new OL coach had schemes to transform Connolly and Wendell into solid starters. A new team doctor was especially critical. Injuries seemed much lower than in the past few years.

As fans, we expect a repeat. After all, free agency hasn't even started. If it started where we are now, we would be $15M under the cap with the ONLY the following players to re-sign or replace the following
Revis
McCourty
Ayers
Wilfork
Branch
Vereen
Ridley
Connolly
Aiken
White

All the top corners under 30 have already been signed by others. There will be no top corner signed to replace Revis. I would also note that our short yardage run defense was the among the very worst in the NFL, and that was with Wilfork and Branch, instead of being free agents. Some might think that we also need a backup TE and a starting OG or two.

NOT TO WORRY! Bill has performed miracles before, and no one has done better then Belichick and Brady in the history of the NFL.
=================
BOTTOM LINE
As fans, we need to have some balance and some perspective. The patriots will be one of the four favorites in the AFC no matter what Belichick does from now though August. The patriots will be heavy favorites to be in the layoffs no matter what Belichick does between now and August.

The patriots have been able to say this in every year since 2003. it is truly awesome to be a patriot fan.
And yes, this team was a great team since the day Kraft purchased it.

Are we LIKELY to repeat as Super Bowl champions? The likelihood is not. Of course, Belichick-Brady is the only combination that has repeated this century. We are one of the eight teams that are most likely to win the Super Bowl. I don't think fans should expect more.

So, CHILL and enjoy.

I basically agree. Is it possible for Belichick to always a better team than the season before? Obviously the answer is no, otherwise they would have about 8 more Lombardi's. Is that what he is going to try to do? Obviously the answer is yes. He is always going to do everything he can to try and address their needs and issues to the best of his ability, and what amazes me is how negative so many people consistently are despite the fact that he is better at it than literally anyone else in the game. This offseason is no different, he is facing significant challenges in trying to keep his best players but whether or not i agree with how each move turns out there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he is going to do what he thinks is best for this franchise. And I'm not deluded enough by any means to think I know better than him, although there are a number of people here deluded enough to actually think they do.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Don't get bummed out DR, the Patriots will make their share of moves and if history is the guide they will be a better team than they were going into last season. They are patient and thorough and they usually do a really good job in the off-season so don't let the chicken littles get in your head.

No kidding. You would have thought that someone's dog died once Talib was signed by DEN then...BOOM.

This team always has a plan for a plan. It may not be the best, most flashy or have the best result but they always have a plan.

 

[CopenhagenPatsfan]

I don't care, I can't stand it....free agency hasn't even started yet and the Patriots haven't done anything..(sorry couldn't resist bringing that up)

Omg, looks like I panicked for no reason, what was I thinking, does this mean I should let things play out before I jump off a ledge....Patriots sign McCourty!!!