PATRIOTS NEWS Official 2024 Free Agency Thread - Ongoing

[Love The Drake]

My 20 year old is fascinated with the 90s era period. She dresses and listened to all 90s rap, real music unfiltered. She told me the other day she listened to it was written 3x and she could get the track I gave you power our her mind where esco was painting an image as life as a gun. Just a masterpiece.

It was written is my all time favorite Nas Album,
I gave you power is an amazing track.
the message and Nas is coming are my personal favorites on there.

 

[Real fan 02]

It was written is my all time favorite Nas Album,
I gave you power is an amazing track.
the message and Nas is coming are my personal favorites on there.

Yes absolutely, DJ premier just absolutely had his legendary touch on the track as well. Yes I gave you power, the message and Nas is coming are my favorites as well.

 

[mike_usagisan]

I am wondering if Wolf is keeping his cash held for after the draft - they’ll know what positions they still need help at after having made their picks, and other teams will be cutting veterans that they no longer need because of players they drafted (or offering them in trade).

There’s always a small flurry of free agency activity after the draft. Their deals so far are largely for 1 year, so if they draft a rookie that can replace that player by next year with some development then they’re not on the hook with any wasted cash. It seems clear that they view their salary cap space as a tool with which to primarily extend their own drafted talent, and talent from other teams is secondary, but when you have gaps this big on offense you do need to bend that principle a bit. I think they’d spring for a real WR1 (they tried on Ridley, but only so far - which I’m fine with) and they’d probably pay Higgins or Aiyuk, but the trade comp to get them would likely be a contentious point. Also might have to wait til after the draft when this year’s picks no longer exist, so a 2025 pick is now the best the Bengals or 49ers can get. Of course, the Pats may have drafted a WR they love by then, anyway.

I know he's his own man, but Wolf's dad traded a first round pick for Favre right away, so we know trades, and high value ones, are on the table. I think unless we draft a WR we love, the only way we're going to get a Jefferson, Higgins or someone is through a big trade. But I think you're right and that's not going to happen before the draft.

 

[Ross12]

I know he's his own man, but Wolf's dad traded a first round pick for Favre right away, so we know trades, and high value ones, are on the table. I think unless we draft a WR we love, the only way we're going to get a Jefferson, Higgins or someone is through a big trade. But I think you're right and that's not going to happen before the draft.

Yeah, though one interesting factor is that Favre had only been in the league one year when he made that trade. So I would have to guess Wolf would be trading for young players that still have untapped potential, even if they need to get a contract. Higgins seems to fit that mold, and Aiyuk, but I also wouldn’t be surprised if we see trades for guys that haven’t completely broken out yet.

 

[captain stone]

Spent $51M before signing KJ, for 17 free agents + Dugger's tag. That's $2.83M avg per player signed/tagged. Good use of resources.

Gross.

 

[captain stone]

Don’t know why PFF loves Uche so dam much… Dude sux without Judon.

 

[Real fan 02]

Don’t know why PFF loves Uche so dam much… Dude sux without Judon.

Agreed, my guy Jennings needs to get some respect on his name.. he was re-uped to play starter minutes.. he can set the edge and rush the passer.. uche is better served as a pass rush specialist..

 

[50-yard-line]

Don’t know why PFF loves Uche so dam much… Dude sux without Judon.

With Uche, it was probably more the (lack of) cost.

 

[JohnJH]

I might be interested in picking up CEH. Obviously he didn't pan out as a first rounder but he's a talented player, still really young (24 years old) and someone you may be able to get for a few years on a cheaper deal. Would be ideal if they intend to extend Stevenson too - you could have your starter, backup and 3rd down back all locked up for the short term.

I would love for them to somehow get Trey Benson, or at least Braelon Allen in this draft. Issac Guerendo is intriguing.

 

[Patriot Missile]

I would love for them to somehow get Trey Benson, or at least Braelon Allen in this draft. Issac Guerendo is intriguing.

I’m looking at Emani Bailey in the 5th or 6th. Elusive, got some wiggle and natural hands on catches on the routes you want. Flats wheels and screens.

 

[JohnJH]

I’m looking at Emani Bailey in the 5th or 6th. Elusive, got some wiggle and natural hands on catches on the routes you want. Flats wheels and screens.

We also need a "Bell Cow" and hopefully "do it all back" as well. Especially with Stevenson being a FA next year and the attrition rate with injuries and RB's.

 

[venecol]

It's not a priority, but I wouldn't mind seeing the Patriots sign another RB. Obviously Rhamondre Stevenson is the starter, but I envision Antonio Gibson to be more of a 3rd down back than an every down type. Ezekiel Elliott is still available, and he's probably the best free agent RB out there at this point. Kareem Hunt rushed for 9 TD as the backup to Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford for Cleveland in 2023. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Damien Harris are also available.

It would be a nice insurance should Stevenson get hurt, and also as a way to limit his reps so he doesn't wear down. All those would be upgrades over Kevin Harris, and all those backs should be relatively cheap. Plus it's one less roster spot you have to keep in mind with a limited amount of draft picks - use those picks for other needs.

Draft this dude in 5th round. He's a safety!

 

[Love The Drake]

Report: Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed traded to Titans

The Chiefs gave L'Jarius Sneed the franchise tag this offseason.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[slash83]

Report: Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed traded to Titans

The Chiefs gave L'Jarius Sneed the franchise tag this offseason.

sports.yahoo.com

Just one time I’d like to come here and see the Pats make a significant move like this that’ll help them close the gap on the rest of the division.

 

[Patsgofor4]

I’m looking at Emani Bailey in the 5th or 6th. Elusive, got some wiggle and natural hands on catches on the routes you want. Flats wheels and screens.

This is free agency thread.

 

[Patsgofor4]

Draft this dude in 5th round. He's a safety!

This is free agency thread.

 

[venecol]

This is free agency thread.

Lol

I was at the Wu tang Nas concert in AC, ODBs son did all his parts.
It was pretty dope.

Oh absolutely... the 90s nothing will ever be like it..

That was dope! His son portrayed him in the WU movie as well.

We’re you there?

No

No unfortunately I wasn't. But I know in '95 at the providence civic center I got to see the wu in person perform

WuTang is for the children

Like a good uncle I'm always playing 90s rap for my nieces and nephews and they want nothing to do with it.

Same but for my kids.
My oldest respects it he has a been broad music taste.
Growing up for me it was gangsta rap and more gangsta rap.

 

[Patsgofor4]

Just one time I’d like to come here and see the Pats make a significant move like this that’ll help them close the gap on the rest of the division.

Chiefs fans are losing their minds about the **** return for Sneed. They only got a little bit better than a 2025 3rd round comp pick. So, really it came down to the contract....and the Pats once again were too cheap to pay a top player at a premium position (unless they concern about his knee).

 

[thecore762]

Chiefs fans are losing their minds about the **** return for Sneed. They only got a little bit better than a 2025 3rd round comp pick. So, really it came down to the contract....and the Pats once again were too cheap to pay a top player at a premium position (unless they concern about his knee).

This. They rather get something for him than nothing. They know he wants a huge contract and the chiefs can’t pay him since they have an extension to Jones.

 

[slash83]

Chiefs fans are losing their minds about the **** return for Sneed. They only got a little bit better than a 2025 3rd round comp pick. So, really it came down to the contract....and the Pats once again were too cheap to pay a top player at a premium position (unless they concern about his knee).

Yup, the compensation wasn’t much.