Player Signing Patriots sign Eagles DT Milton Williams

[Clonamery]

It'd be hilarious if it turns out Tepper's wife was the early leak.

And?

 

[Nikolai]

I've said this in another thread a month or so ago, but this is a multi-year rebuild, which means you take the best things you can get with what's available, whether it's O or D, and worry about filling in specific holes next year. So far, I'm pretty satisfied, because they seem to be doing exactly that.

...and our draft capital ain't half bad.

 

[KCSVEN]

Not a fan at that money. He better have some serious production with that contract. He won't be playing along side Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis in New England.

What I'd like to know is how we plan to stop the run with pass rushing DTs and smaller quicker LBs. Where's our Jeffery Simmons?

Compared to Simmons 1 week ago

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Where does Keion White play?

Someone on here mentioned Williams can play on the end as well. Im not sure how accurate that is but that gives keion some opportunity to slide inside.

I say we draft another edge rusher fairly high anyway

 

[Vindicate]

I've said it multiple times now: the biggest opportunities to really address some problems this free agency/draft are on the defensive side of the ball. I'm glad that these moves reflect that, instead of violently swinging at nothing's on offense for over-priced premiums. This a great start to a rebuild under Vrabel.

 

[Vindicate]

I've said this in another thread a month or so ago, but this is a multi-year rebuild, which means you take the best things you can get with what's available, whether it's O or D, and worry about filling in specific holes next year. So far, I'm pretty satisfied, because they seem to be doing exactly that.

...and our draft capital ain't half bad.

Lmao, funny how I was about 5 minutes behind you in posting nearly verbatim what you said.

 

[Patriot Missile]

They still need an edge pass rusher, so Abdul Carter is a possibility as well.

Hoping for them to drop back and pick up a second rounder, then take Campbell/Membou, Tet McMillan or one of several DEs who are going 7-14.

This free agency has worked out great so far. Really gives the Pats a nice game plan going into the draft. Have a chance to concentrate solely on offense. Campbell, Simmons, Ersery, Membou. If they can land one of those with a trade back, sign a guard like Jackson or Ratledge with a center like Zabel or Wilson this o line will be back on track to have a bright future. Jalen Royals at wide out and Brashard Smith at RB would be a bonus for me.

 

[Triumph]

Only pompom-waving fanboys get all giddy over every move.

Just wait till the draft.

 

[Nikolai]

Lmao, funny how I was about 5 minutes behind you in posting nearly verbatim what you said.

Great minds and all lol

 

[Huckleberry1]

Love the philosophy of signing defensive players. Shows me that, as much as they WANT to build around Maye on offense, they're putting their money towards the players that make sense. The crop of defensive FAs is much better than offense this year. It is what it is. Signing good defensive players is better than not as good offensive players over the long haul. It's not all going to be fixed in 1 year.

This exactly how I see. Get really good players wherever you can instead of spending all your time and money trying to fix needs where no fix can be found. The Patriots could come out of this free agency with 8 or more good starters. That’s a great free agency.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Not a fan at that money. He better have some serious production with that contract. He won't be playing along side Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis in New England.

What I'd like to know is how we plan to stop the run with pass rushing DTs and smaller quicker LBs. Where's our Jeffery Simmons?

At this point we should be least concerned about the money players are being paid,.

We've won 8 games the last two years.

We are signing good players.

Let's enjoy their commitment to putting a good team on the field and not be concerned about contract size.

 

[Rob0729]

 

[Thelonious]

When did you become so fun?

Unlike you, I grew up.

 

[PScottman]

Someone on here mentioned Williams can play on the end as well. Im not sure how accurate that is but that gives keion some opportunity to slide inside.

I say we draft another edge rusher fairly high anyway

Defenses that can move guys around on the DL offer nothing but opportunity. Further it takes away from opponent's practice time to account for that - last year opponents' could spend all scheme time on only exploiting the secondary since Gonzalez was the only real concern.

Lastly as has been mentioned multiple times - just like you take what the defense gives you - you improve by what's available free agency wise. If you can't get what you need offensively, take the defensive guys needed.

Especially true when the overall roster is simply below par across the majority of position groups.

 

[Water Boy]

Milton Williams - 6'3" 291
Jeffrey Simmons - 6'4" 304

2024
Simmons run grade 63.1 25th
Williams run grade 43.1 167th

 

[Real fan 02]

If Barmore is done, it's a mighty deep DL Draft (guys that could be studs could be found in the 3rd and 4th Rounds). Alfred Collins or Tyleik Williams anyone?

I think Barmore will be fine. What was reported last week by breer was that people high up in the organization felt he was fast tracked to retuning to early last season.

 

[JohnJH]

I think Barmore will be fine. What was reported last week by breer was that people high up in the organization felt he was fast tracked to retuning to early last season.

Nice. I heard something to that effect. I hope he makes a full recovery, not only for him and his family, but it would also help us greatly.

 

[PatsfaninBulgaria]

Unlike you, I grew up.

Always like to see the personal attacks against other posters, when nothing the team will makes you happy anyways. ;-)

 

[Real fan 02]

Nice. I heard something to that effect. I hope he makes a full recovery, not only for him and his family, but it would also help us greatly.

Yes absolutely his life is what is important. With a healthy Barmore we stand to have a dominant defense..

Barmore, Williams, Bentley, spillane, landry, peppers, Dugger, Davis, Gonzo.. wow!

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Fantastic signing. The defensive identity is starting to crystalize as an aggressive, fast unit. Really love it!