Patriots Sign WR Brandon LaFell to 3-year contract

[ATippett56]

If he is a good blocker for a WR, doesn't mind inside routes, could he be used as a "Move TE" alternative as well? APerp was only 6'1" tall, but 20 #s heavier.

Seriously?

LaFell - 6'2"/210

Hernandez - 6'3"/245

*Aaron Hernandez | Florida, TE : 2010 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

 

[Bobsyouruncle]

I'm thinking that when you look at how Hernandez was used and consider that in many ways he was basically a WR with good blocking skill against smaller DBs he faced, Lafell could run a similar role and similar plays (though not as talented as AH). With being known as a great blocker and ok receiver he fits the bill pretty well to create a mismatch against a DB or LB depending on defense.

 

[strngplyr]

Seriously?

LaFell - 6'2"/210

Hernandez - 6'3"/245

*Aaron Hernandez*|*Florida,*TE*:*2010 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

Everyone on this forum has a habbit of changing newly signed players position at will.

Browner at SS (which I've admittedly use multiple times), receivers at TE, RBs at WR, etc.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Yeah,that Welker guy never caught on...

He caught on..
But how many SB's did he cost us? Cause he came up small?

Yes I'm spoiled! We should all be spoiled! We have the greatest QB to ever play, and we're giving him Brandon lafell?...as comp. For Dobson to be his #1 WR? Lol!

 

[PatriotSeven]

Apparently Belichick isn't quite as sold on the immense talent of Kenbrell Thompkins (who may not even make the team in 2014), and the oft-injured Aaron Dobson as some of the fans here are.

It's fine to have young talent to bring in for 25-30 snaps a game, while you're using Dobson in 3 WR sets. It's another altogether to want to depend on such players as Tom Brady enters the final few yrs of his career.

But that's exactly my point. I don't see LaFell as a better option than those 2 from what I have watched of him with the Panthers since he's been a rookie. Plays scared, has average hands, average speed, and his physical tools are nothing to write home about. He's the definition of average NFL receiver.

So where's the upgrade? KT and Dobson looked no worse than LaFell did his first year, but both of those guys looked more fearless in what I have seen of them compared to LaFell.

 

[ATippett56]

But that's exactly my point. I don't see LaFell as a better option than those 2 from what I have watched of him with the Panthers since he's been a rookie. Plays scared, has average hands, average speed, and his physical tools are nothing to write home about. He's the definition of average NFL receiver.

So where's the upgrade? KT and Dobson looked no worse than LaFell did his first year, but both of those guys looked more fearless in what I have seen of them compared to LaFell.

Maybe BB panicked when he saw the Denver Broncos signed Emmanuel Sanders.

Who knows?

LaFell has to be better than Michael "Molasses Mike" Jenkins? I hope so.

Michael Jenkins - Unsigned Free Agent - 2014 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

 

[Deus Irae]

He caught on..
But how many SB's did he cost us? Cause he came up small?

None, but that's off topic.

 

[TBR]

We could've signed Nicks for a similar price. Wow

 

[PATS16N0]

Maybe BB panicked when he saw the Denver Broncos signed Emmanuel Sanders.

Who knows?

Pretty sure that had zero to do with it.
Sanders couldn't make anybody panic except Tomlin and Big Ben after doing something stupid. Guy has a lot football IQ, screws up often, and isn't good.

 

[PatriotSeven]

Maybe BB panicked when he saw the Denver Broncos signed Emmanuel Sanders.

Who knows?

LaFell has to be better than Michael "Molasses Mike" Jenkins? I hope so.

Michael Jenkins - Unsigned Free Agent - 2014 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

Sure, I guess, but that doesn't make me feel better.

Ugh.

I wonder what Tom's thinking. Sometimes I think he's quiet and a good solider to a fault.

 

[PATS16N0]

Sure, I guess, but that doesn't make me feel better.

Ugh.

I wonder what Tom's thinking. Sometimes I think he's quiet and a good solider to a fault.

Bet he's called Revis to welcome to the team though

 

[ATippett56]

Sure, I guess, but that doesn't make me feel better.

Ugh.

I wonder what Tom's thinking. Sometimes I think he's quiet and a good "politician" to a fault.

Thoughts on LaFell agreement - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

 

[Fencer]

Apparently he has had a lot of drops.

Then he should fit in with the other Patriots WRs perfectly.

 

[edkk323]

LaFell 60-yd run - NFL Videos

Does this remind you of someone?

 

[PatriotSeven]

Thoughts on LaFell agreement - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Yeah. They're definitely right about one thing. We're layering that depth chart for sure with this move. Just not sure if I agree with a 3-4 million dollar layer.

We have a lot of layers now, but we're still missing the tip of the spear.

 

[ATippett56]

Sure, I guess, but that doesn't make me feel better.

Ugh.

I wonder what Tom's thinking.

Tom Brady on the 2014 New England Patriots offense:

"Everybody sucks but me!"

Sports Figures on The Simpsons - Tom Brady | Sports Illustrated Kids

 

[strngplyr]

We could've signed Nicks for a similar price. Wow

The 2 teams that know him better than anyone didn't want to touch him with a 10 foot pole.

The giants made no offer, and the Panthers with Dave Gettleman offered in the neighborhood of 2, Nicks may be as much of a headcase as Britt.

They should both be vet min signing until they prove their sanity.

 

[mgteich]

Tom Brady is glad that he has all 5 receivers back from last year's starting team: Amendola, Edelman, Dobson, Boyce and Thompkins.

Tom Brady is glad to see some additions that may or may not work out. LeFell certainly looks like fine competition for a roster spot.

I suspect that Tom will spend a lot of time with Edelman and Dobson. He knows that they will be on the 53 man roster.

Sure, I guess, but that doesn't make me feel better.

Ugh.

I wonder what Tom's thinking. Sometimes I think he's quiet and a good solider to a fault.

 

[nabwong]

I'm not going to argue with 6'2 and 210. LaFell could be a nice compliment to Dobson who is 6'3. That takes the Patriots listed Wide Receivers to;

Aaron Dobson       6'3
Mark Harrison      6'3
Brandon LaFell     6'2
Kenbrell Thompkins 6'0
Danny Amendola     5'11
Josh Boyce         5'11
Julian Edelman     5'10

That's the beginning of a nice spread of size, speed and capability there. The Patriots definitely needed a taller outside threat for the Red Zone. Let's bring in Britt (6'3 223) on a low ball offer, see what he has then assess further as the offseason develops.

You'd never guess by how Dobson played that he's 6'3. I hope he learns how to play big. Maybe browner can rough him up a bit.

 

[PatriotSeven]

Tom Brady on the 2014 New England Patriots offense:

"Everybody sucks but me!"

Sports Figures on The Simpsons - Tom Brady | Sports Illustrated Kids

For real.

They should all look back at that tape after we whooped the Ravens in the AFCCG, and get ready to line-up and follow Tom's example.