Patriots Player Departure Patriots release CB JC Jackson

[TommyD4207]

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Chris Conley had an argument for SB MVP had the 49ers held on.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

Chris Conley had an argument for SB MVP had the 49ers held on.

He was great on special teams but I can’t see any way he gets that award over say a jauan Jennings who had a passing and receiving td.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

True, but think internally, money for Barmore extension, bring back Onwenu and Dugger.

That would be the plan. I would also attempt to sign Tyron Smith for a short term plug in at LT and use 68 on his eventual replacement. 3 and 34 designated for QB and WR.

 

[stinkypete]

Just a shame that this FA class stinks on the offensive side at a time when we have all this space.

 

[stinkypete]

There will likely be starting LT talent available at #34. I hope we sign Owenu, and see us taking a shot with a Mecca Beckton type. Otherwise, I see the draft as the ticket to a passable professional line.

 

[Love The Drake]

FIFY

He looked good for San Fran
Forever binkie.

 

[Dedhampatsfan]

Good news!

 

[Brotherblues]

And that the cap was raised to the whole league allowing Pittman and Higgins to Franchsed. There’s going to be some very mediocre WRs breaking the bank.

That massive cap raise screwed the Pats more than people think, and way more than any other team.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

to be used on bologna sandwiches and special teamers

Now it is just bologna! those Kraft's will do anything to pinch a penny. LOL

 

[Stu Pidassle]

That massive cap raise screwed the Pats more than people think, and way more than any other team.

I am afraid that you are correct. Having more money available to all teams limits the Pats advantage. This reminds me of the time the Bruins stripped their roster to time the market at the start of the NHL salary cap to give them more available money than other teams and reset the roster. This plan failed when the cap was established at a higher than expected level. Having no roster in a suddenly competitive market set the team back many years and got Mike O'Connell fired. In the NFL the impact is muted by the draft delivering roster players.

 

[skinnydog]

Just a shame that this FA class stinks on the offensive side at a time when we have all this space.

Unfortunately, rebuilding the offense will be a 2 year process at a minimum.

 

[skinnydog]

I am afraid that you are correct. Having more money available to all teams limits the Pats advantage. This reminds me of the time the Bruins stripped their roster to time the market at the start of the NHL salary cap to give them more available money than other teams and reset the roster. This plan failed when the cap was established at a higher than expected level. Having no roster in a suddenly competitive market set the team back many years and got Mike O'Connell fired. In the NFL the impact is muted by the draft delivering roster players.

Relying on a tight cap so other teams might have to jettison good players is a horrible roster management strategy.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

True, but think internally, money for Barmore extension, bring back Onwenu and Dugger.

And the other thing is that by the time our offense gets good again, the defense might be starting to show some tread. I’m happy going heavy defensive side in FA so when the picks on offense finally pan out, the defense will still be in its prime.

 

[JohnJH]

Just a shame that this FA class stinks on the offensive side at a time when we have all this space.

Then we put some of that money aside for next year's Free Agent Class.

 

[JohnJH]

There will likely be starting LT talent available at #34. I hope we sign Owenu, and see us taking a shot with a Mecca Beckton type. Otherwise, I see the draft as the ticket to a passable professional line.

I'd take Beckton if he's healthy and can get him on a reasonable "Prove It" deal.

 

[JohnJH]

That would be the plan. I would also attempt to sign Tyron Smith for a short term plug in at LT and use 68 on his eventual replacement. 3 and 34 designated for QB and WR.

Maybe get Beckton on a reasonable prove it deal if he checks out health-wise. Beckton is still young and a prototypical RT. Smith could hold down the fort at LT while the guy we draft is ready.

 

[Love The Drake]

That massive cap raise screwed the Pats more than people think, and way more than any other team.

Goodell won’t leave us alone.

 

[venecol]

Wolf fixing Bill's screw up. If he can pull off a trade to jettison Parker a/o JuJu, it would be icing on the cake.

 

[borisman]

It’s time boys!….
…..huh? Not just yet you say!

 

[VJCPatriot]

I predicted this weeks ago. This idea didn't come from me. Other Patriots carpologists had suggested this move. But yeah the other shoe has dropped. The Patriots officially can be big time ballers in free agency this year!