Patriots Rumor Tracker / FA Signings (Updated: Signings in OP - 4/7)

[UGAPatsfan]

Here’s what is really the sucky part of today if we are honest:

Boring.

Not enough dopamine spikes from “Patriots sign X” in the feed.

My guess is it gets better as the week progresses. Probably not at WR (not much left) but there are still good players unsigned.

 

[TommyD4207]

Here’s what is really the sucky part of today if we are honest:

Boring.

Not enough dopamine spikes from “Patriots sign X” in the feed.

My guess is it gets better as the week progresses. Probably not at WR (not much left) but there are still good players unsigned.

I'm pretty amped for Gilliam, to be honest.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I believe it was Lazar who talked to a rival GM at the combine who all but said TN WR’s are mentally ******ed. It was a rough critique.

Ya, that's not a ringing endorsement!

 

[mgteich]

My thing is, if we are talking about a 1 , get an elite lineman instead. You could argue the best way to improve the offense is actually by giving Drake more time and creating an elite running game.

We need a LG and a backup LG (and a backup LT).
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As has been the case for years, no one is going to trade a top OL starter (at least no one under 35).

We have a serious problem and we'll see how Vrabel solves it. I don't think that we would have solved the problem by signing someone for $25 AAV, even if he would come.

For me, I would sign Moses equivalents at LG and LT if I can get them.

 

[Zuma]

We need a LG and a backup LG (and a backup LT).
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As has been the case for years, no one is going to trade a top OL starter (at least no one under 35).

We have a serious problem and we'll see how Vrabel solves it. I don't think that we would have solved the problem by signing someone for $25 AAV, even if he would come.

For me, I would sign Moses equivalents at LG and LT if I can get them.

Brown is a good backup at LG but they do need a starter for sure. And if they do re-sign Munford...he can backup both LT and RT. For me the priorities on the line are starting LG and RT for 2026 and beyond.

 

[mgteich]

Brown is a good backup at LG but they do need a starter for sure. And if they do re-sign Munford...he can backup both LT and RT. For me the priorities on the line are starting LG and RT for 2026 and beyond.

I would say 2027 for the RT, with the understanding that he needs to be able to start if there is an injury.
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[slash83]

If I’m Philly I’m now holding onto Brown and am in no rush to trade him. They have all the leverage against NE or any other team interested in him.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

I'm pretty amped for Gilliam, to be honest.

I actually was too. I love a FB. Less so with Jones but Vrabes has earned my trust.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

If I’m Philly I’m now holding onto Brown and am in no rush to trade him. They have all the leverage against NE or any other team interested in him.

That knife cuts both ways though. EVERYONE knows he doesn’t want to be there, is a distraction, and they need to move him.

 

[slash83]

That knife cuts both ways though. EVERYONE knows he doesn’t want to be there, is a distraction, and they need to move him.

Just cause they need to move him doesn’t mean they have to rush a deal. They can hold onto him well beyond after the draft.

 

[Ring 6]

If I’m Philly I’m now holding onto Brown and am in no rush to trade him. They have all the leverage against NE or any other team interested in him.

I’m not sure they have any more leverage.
NFL teams don’t pine away about 1 player and overpay to get him. There are 32 teams. You have less than a 4% chance to get any player. You have plans that include the player if you want him and plans that don’t.
If Philly wants to get rid of him, they have as much urgency to trade as the that wants him. If they wait until draft day they take a big risk, and if they wait until after the draft they get nothing this year.

Honestly I’d rather play Kyle Williams than give up a 1st and more and pay the cap hit to AJ Brown. Hes not that special.

 

[Love The Drake]

That knife cuts both ways though. EVERYONE knows he doesn’t want to be there, is a distraction, and they need to move him.

I’m sure it’s going to happen, the Pittman trade I wish we were in on they are similar players Brown and Pittman. Would suck to give up a bounty when the Steelers gave up a bag of footballs for Pittman.

 

[Ring 6]

Just cause they need to move him doesn’t mean they have to rush a deal. They can hold onto him well beyond after the draft.

And then get nothing for him that will help them this year

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I would say 2027 for the RT, with the understanding that he needs to be able to start if there is an injury.
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Yes.
I know Mayo is big on a RT in the first, but I would go LG if Ioane slips (unlikely).
There may be better value at RT at 31, but it's less than of a need for 2026 imo.
I'm intrigued with Fa'amoe, probably an OG in the NFL, but played OT in college and would have positional flexibility.

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[PatsfanTN]

I so badly want to like Brazzel out of TN but man…when was the last TN WR worth a damn? And analysts are openly saying the same thing. Basically the TN offense is “run deep”.

Hey hey easy now. Juan Jennings is good

 

[slash83]

And then get nothing for him that will help them this year

They’ve got plenty of picks, 4 comp picks today.

 

[slash83]

I’m not sure they have any more leverage.
NFL teams don’t pine away about 1 player and overpay to get him. There are 32 teams. You have less than a 4% chance to get any player. You have plans that include the player if you want him and plans that don’t.
If Philly wants to get rid of him, they have as much urgency to trade as the that wants him. If they wait until draft day they take a big risk, and if they wait until after the draft they get nothing this year.

Honestly I’d rather play Kyle Williams than give up a 1st and more and pay the cap hit to AJ Brown. Hes not that special.

I’m not saying I’d give up a first but if this team went into the season with its current WR corps and a rookie or two that would be
Major fail while developing a young promising QB.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

I absolutely hope you are right.

Point of reference though: in year two Mahomes threw for 5k yards and 50 TD’s.

My point is that you knew he was special early.

Maye, so far looks “good”.

You do remember that Homie had Hill and Kelce correct?

 

[WhatJustHappened]

If I’m Philly I’m now holding onto Brown and am in no rush to trade him. They have all the leverage against NE or any other team interested in him.

They can fkn keep him.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Hey hey easy now. Juan Jennings is good

Is he though…really?