OT: Matthew Judon Being Waived in Miami

[TheRainMaker]

He was a fantastic signing in 2021. An absolute bargain. But he's been horrible since he went to Atlanta and then Miami. Father time catches up to everyone.

 

[javajunky]

We desperately need another rotation piece at defensive end. Scheeming sacks can only get this team so far; we only need a half-dozen good rushes per game from any depth piece. I don't care where we find it.

 

[rkarp1]

We desperately need another rotation piece at defensive end. Scheeming sacks can only get this team so far; we only need a half-dozen good rushes per game from any depth piece. I don't care where we find it.

While I agree, I don't think Judon is anywhere close to being part of the solution to find more pressure

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

He still has to go through waivers, I doubt he makes it to the Pats.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

He still has to go through waivers, I doubt he makes it to the Pats.

Senior citizen here. Am I correct in thinking that the waiver wire standing gets reset during the season and we went from early dibs to late dibs?

 

[jal]

I'd love to have him in to see if he can help for depth purposes; not sure he makes it to us. I'd imagine at minimum Green Bay will be wanting a look given Micah just went down and they will have waiver priority.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

He still has to go through waivers, I doubt he makes it to the Pats.

Yes he will, he’s garbage

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Senior citizen here. Am I correct in thinking that the waiver wire standing gets reset during the season and we went from early dibs to late dibs?

You are correct. The previous season standings are used through the end of Week 3, and then they switch over to the current season standings. As of today, they're ahead of only SEA, LAR, and DEN.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

so, maybe he can dial it up one last time for a Pats playoff run? or just plain cooked?

He’s not cooked, he’s charred beyond recognition. He has zero value, absolutely none.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

You are correct. The previous season standings are used through the end of Week 3, and then they switch over to the current season standings. As of today, they're ahead of only SEA, LAR, and DEN.

Thanks for saving me from assisted living. Daughter take note!

 

[Halifax_Pats_Fan]

 

[PatsFan2]

Beggars can't be choosers he might be toast: but can we have some butter with that?? Even Judon might be better than our alternatives. I would be shocked if we weren't interested: maybe he can rekindle that Patriots fire. Judon played very well here.

 

[maust]

This is interesting - wonder why they're relasing him now?



He played 23 snaps against the Steelers (35%) and finished with a tackle. He's got 16 tackles for the season, 3 QB hits, one tackle for a loss, and a pass defended. And they've had him playing special teams.

One number that obviously stands out: Zero sacks.

But again, it's just weird that they're letting him go now.

Is it though? That D was an undisciplined mess the other night. Is it all that surprising a message was sent to the room by releasing a weak link?

 

[PatsFan2]

Yes he will, he’s garbage

Maybe Mike Vrabel can light that last fire under him. We only need him for a spell: nobody better is on someone's Taxi Squad at this time.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Maybe Mike Vrabel can light that last fire under him. We only need him for a spell: nobody better is on someone's Taxi Squad at this time.

I agree. What are the alternatives? Judon experience has to count for something
.

 

[PatsFan2]

I agree. What are the alternatives? Judon experience has to count for something.

You know what the experts around here are going to say.

 

[Ian]

Is it though? That D was an undisciplined mess the other night. Is it all that surprising a message was sent to the room by releasing a weak link?

That’s why I went digging through reactions from Miami writers and couldn’t find anyone saying anything negative about him because my first thought was maybe it was self-inflicted.

But as you said (and as the stats also seem to agree with), definitely doesn’t feel like he was pulling his weight and I was even more surprised about the amount of special teams he was playing. Have to wonder how happy he was about that.

 

[TommyD4207]

This is interesting - wonder why they're relasing him now?



He played 23 snaps against the Steelers (35%) and finished with a tackle. He's got 16 tackles for the season, 3 QB hits, one tackle for a loss, and a pass defended. And they've had him playing special teams.

One number that obviously stands out: Zero sacks.

But again, it's just weird that they're letting him go now.

The usual 'vet wanting to make another playoff run with someone', I'd guess.

Boy does he look washed this year though.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

You know what the experts around here are going to say.

Not a matter of being an expert, he’s cooked. That’s all there is to it. He has experience, so does Lawrence Taylor, maybe we should bring him in.
Judon is not better than Swinson at this point, and definitely not Ponder.
In what world does it make sense to bring in a former malcontent who no longer can play?

 

[Borg140]

They just benched Tua for Quinn Ewers, so . . .

Yep. This is about seeing what the younger players can do in the last few games. They’re out of the playoffs. It makes sense to me, particularly benching Tua. I know he represents a big cap hit but they need to look at bringing in another vet next year, or drafting a QB if they can. Judon is totally expendable at this point.