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[Triumph]

Sonny Michelle not ready.

Say it with me BUST

Sony Michel's status for training camp reportedly 'up in the air'

 

[Triumph]

Decent compensation. Let’s see if Flo is able to get something out of him..

Bears got axx raped.

3 drafts ago Shaheen was pick # 45

 

[Triumph]

RB Matt Jones garnering interest from NFL teams after XFL stint

Matt Jones Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com

6 - 2 240 lbs

Pats need a bruiser power RB.

 

[Love The Drake]

RB Matt Jones garnering interest from NFL teams after XFL stint

It a BB kind of move for sure

 

[Triumph]

It a BB kind of move for sure

Sonny is not the answer.

Need a RB who can get tough yards at the line of scrimmage.

 

[Uptown]

SU-PER-BOWL

 

[Wozzy]

Pats should kick the tires on Jonathan Williams if Sony starts the season on the PUP. Tough runner who finally got healthy last season and produced, could be had on the cheap.

If Sony is ready or near ready they should stand pat and give Harris some run, possibly keep JJ Taylor who has some kick return experience.

 

[captain stone]

If he has any juice left...He could be the balance their offense needs to keep defenses honest, and opposing offenses off the field...

 

[captain stone]

Ummm...We sure can use another vet LB now, too...and Bradham was one of the best ones still available...

If Bill doesn't plan on Tanking for Trevor, then he needs to sign replacements - and I mean good ones - and That Right Soon...

 

[captain stone]

Sonny Michelle not ready.

Say it with me BUST

Sony Michel's status for training camp reportedly 'up in the air'

And say this with me:

Nick.

Chubb.

 

[JarOfMayo51]

Wow, Tommy has some serious weapons to play with down there

 

[JarOfMayo51]

LeSean McCoy joining Buccaneers on one-year deal: 'He's very excited to play with' Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski

McCoy hasn't been great since 2017...if he can regain his form the Bucs offense will be close to unstoppable. Their defense is another story...

I think McCoy will be a great addition for them if he can stay healthy. Just another weapon they can use, especially in the passing game. McCoy isn't the same player he used to be, but hes still capable of busting big plays every now and then on draws, screens, etc

They won't ask him to carry the load, he'll just be a role player and that will be a very effective role for him

 

[JarOfMayo51]

RB Matt Jones garnering interest from NFL teams after XFL stint

Matt Jones Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com

6 - 2 240 lbs

Pats need a bruiser power RB.

I think RB is one of the last places they would look to add depth right now, unless its to stick him on the practice squad. They're very deep at RB, they just dont have any superstars but they have a very deep stable of serviceable backs

The blocking is more of a concern than the talent we have at RB

 

[JarOfMayo51]

And say this with me:

Nick.

Chubb.

The past is the past, can't change it

Looking back, i dont recall very many people clamoring about Chubb over Sony after the draft. It wasn't until Chubb exploded onto the scene that there was some revisionist history going on

Sony helped us win a Superbowl tho with a very effective playoff run. We used to hammer on players for being stat padders during regular season and disappearing during the playoffs when games mattered. Sony is facing the opposite scrutiny, people are hammering him for his regular season performance and ignoring his excellent playoff performances, when the games mattered....

Always 1 or 2 whipping boys on this team that get excessively scrutinized and hammered by posters, and Sony is certainly one of them, especially given the state of the roster last year

Seems like people are using him as a scape goat for the atrocious offensive play last year, when the 2 are clearly linked together

 

[luuked]

Wow, Tommy has some serious weapons to play with down there

About 2 years too late to call him a "weapon". He is the classic downslope/washed veteran signing that we have seen almost annually during the last decade in Foxboro as well.

 

[Uptown]

About 2 years too late to call him a "weapon". He is the classic downslope/washed veteran signing that we have seen almost annually during the last decade in Foxboro as well.

True, but they only need him to be a James White type at this point. He still has a bit of wiggle based off of last years’ tape. He’s no longer a work horse. If TB can get 500-800 total yards from him, that should suffice.

 

[JarOfMayo51]

About 2 years too late to call him a "weapon". He is the classic downslope/washed veteran signing that we have seen almost annually during the last decade in Foxboro as well.

McCoy isn't a superstar back anymore that will carry the load obviously, but with the over abundance of talented players in that Tampa offense I'm sure they'll be able to carve out some productive plays where McCoy can create some mismatches

I cant even imagine trying to defend against that offense this year, at least schematically... what a nightmare

Hell I'm 37 and out of shape now, and I could probably find a little production in that offense haha

 

[luuked]

McCoy isn't a superstar back anymore that will carry the load obviously, but with the over abundance of talented players in that Tampa offense I'm sure they'll be able to carve out some productive plays where McCoy can create some mismatches

I cant even imagine trying to defend against that offense this year, at least schematically... what a nightmare

Hell I'm 37 and out of shape now, and I could probably find a little production in that offense haha

Unless he makes a miraculous jump in run blocking I am not sure Brady will be particularly satisfied with having him on the field. At best he will have a surprising start and then fades as the season moves past the first 4-6 games and will be an after thought once we hit November.

The usual trajectory for players at his stage.

 

[luuked]

True, but they only need him to be a James White type at this point. He still has a bit of wiggle based off of last years’ tape. He’s no longer a work horse. If TB can get 500-800 total yards from him, that should suffice.

I mean there is no comparison between White and McCoy in the last 2 years. White has been the more productive and complete player ever since McCoy started his decline.

 

[Uptown]

I mean there is no comparison between White and McCoy in the last 2 years. White has been the more productive and complete player ever since McCoy started his decline.

Of course, but that wasn’t my point. I was saying McCoy only needs to catch passes out of the backfield & run sparingly between the tackles. He can still be effective on sweeps, screens & anything in space (there will be plenty of space due to the abundance of weaponry TB has). Notice I said “James White type” not be James White.