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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.And how lucky we are for it because we saw the difference between having him in the big game and not.Turned out to be one, and that was helped by the fact that a bidding war didn’t develop for Hightower.
While there was inconsistency throughout the regular season, and that I agree NE lacks star power on the DL, I find it curious you’d be down on them at this particular time...I think what will happen is that Belichick will let Flowers to explore free agency first and see what the offers are, and wait for him to come back and decide whether the team should match the offer or not, like what happened with our past free agents. In Revis and DMac's cases, Patriots were priced out but decided to bring back DMac and let Revis walk. In Edleman and Hightower's cases, there weren't any bidding wars so they were brought back cheap. Flowers play at a premium position and there are a few teams with significant cap spaces (ex. Jests). I think Flowers will most likely be priced out of New England.
Which does suck. Our DL really isn't good. L. Guy is decent, that's pretty much it.
The DL played well when it mattered down the stretch, although I have a feeling that some improvements will be made prior to fielding the 2019 team. I’m just hoping that those improvements aren’t offset by the loss of Flowers.While there was inconsistency throughout the regular season, and that I agree NE lacks star power on the DL, I find it curious you’d be down on them at this particular time...
That DL was key in winning a SB after having neutralized three of the most high powered O’s in the NFL. Players such as Wise and Butler aren’t going to wow you, but I think they are at least « good ».
In 2019, we aren’t going to line up an all star team at every position. But, this winter, that DL deserves a bit more love than some are giving.
You absolutely cannot let Flowers walk. Your Defense becomes much weaker. He is a must sign.
not at any price.
Who will rush the QB if he bolts?
Another player. If you had followed the team for a while you would know that.Who will rush the QB if he bolts?
Bill knows the difference between having a piece like Trey Flowers and not, and he’s going to make a nice offer to try and keep him. I think this one is different. We’ll see.
In 2017 we almost ran completely out of quality de’s and were so desperate, we had to sign Harrison!!!!
In 2018 we had 6 de’s on the 53 most of the year.
Does bb want to go through another 2017 season again?
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My gut feeling is that he won't be back, just by looking at what he would get at the market for DE's. A lot of money could be floating his way and a lot to leave on the table. I personally know a lot of people in Flowers camp (Trey and I grew up in the same town) and they told me they don't know what his plans are for next season.
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But would he have fun?Definitely feels very possible. I think a guy like Brandon Graham would also be on the table as replacement.
Didn't we have the top pressure rate in the league, or close to it, going into the playoffs? Or was it among all playoff teams?While there was inconsistency throughout the regular season, and that I agree NE lacks star power on the DL, I find it curious you’d be down on them at this particular time...
That DL was key in winning a SB after having neutralized three of the most high powered O’s in the NFL. Players such as Wise and Butler aren’t going to wow you, but I think they are at least « good ».
In 2019, we aren’t going to line up an all star team at every position. But, this winter, that DL deserves a bit more love than some are giving.