Pats have WR Nate Washington in for a visit...

[BelichickFan]

I'd be fine with Washington, we just really need to start developing some young WR and I really hope we can find a WR roster spot for a young 'un with upside.

 

[Nunchucks]

He played 14 games last season for Houston; during the previous 9 years, he played in all 16 games,
each of those 9 seasons.

Nate Washington - Unsigned Free Agent - 2016 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

He has a hip issue which needs to be examined of course, but otherwise he has been a remarkably
durable player.

Playing injured, he has had some really fantastic games.

 

[varjao]

Getting let go by the Texans is like getting rejected by Berklee College of Music. You have to be insanely bad for that to happen. This has Joey Galloway written on it like white on rice.

Really? I thought their auditioning test was tough. At least for guitar players should be, we don't read.

As for Washington, sometimes it's not only about the player but the direction the team is going, the Texans seems to be looking for a upgrade, that doesn't mean the player is garbage and the Pats are known for getting good production out of this kind of veteran player that was let go by a team going young.

 

[Ross12]

I'd be fine with Washington, we just really need to start developing some young WR and I really hope we can find a WR roster spot for a young 'un with upside.

IMO I think the team's best bet is really Braxton Miller. My reasoning is that often a receiver washes out here because they can't pick up the offense due to the fact that they need to be able to "read the defense" and adjust their routes accordingly, but if you are a former QB converting to WR then you're miles ahead in this aspect because most of your career was spent looking at the defense before the play begins as a QB, as well as having to know what the routes of your WRs are. This is part of why Edelman worked out. My hope is that Miller can have the same sort of success, but the difference is that he is 6'1" and 200 pounds, runs a 4.50 forty and a 6.65 three cone.

EDIT: Wow, reviewing Miller's stats he's practically an Edelman clone as far as measurables:

Edelman: 5'11", 195 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.52
225 lb reps: 14
Vertical jump: 36.5"
Broad jump: 10'03"
20 yard shuttle: 3.92
3-Cone: 6.62

Miller: 6'1", 200 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.50
225 lb reps: 17
Vertical jump: 35"
Broad jump: 10'03"
20 yard shuttle: 4.07
3-Cone: 6.65

 

[1960Pats]

Guys like Boldin, Cotchery, and Washington are exactly the types they should be considering at this point

Of those three I'd choose Washington.

 

[PatsFan2]

IMO I think the team's best bet is really Braxton Miller. My reasoning is that often a receiver washes out here because they can't pick up the offense due to the fact that they need to be able to "read the defense" and adjust their routes accordingly, but if you are a former QB converting to WR then you're miles ahead in this aspect because most of your career was spent looking at the defense before the play begins as a QB, as well as having to know what the routes of your WRs are. This is part of why Edelman worked out. My hope is that Miller can have the same sort of success, but the difference is that he is 6'1" and 200 pounds, runs a 4.50 forty and a 6.65 three cone.

Without a late First Rounder or early Second Rounder wishful thinking...better hope someone bites on a Chandler Jones trade I think he's easily repalaceable.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

IMO I think the team's best bet is really Braxton Miller. My reasoning is that often a receiver washes out here because they can't pick up the offense due to the fact that they need to be able to "read the defense" and adjust their routes accordingly, but if you are a former QB converting to WR then you're miles ahead in this aspect because most of your career was spent looking at the defense before the play begins as a QB, as well as having to know what the routes of your WRs are. This is part of why Edelman worked out. My hope is that Miller can have the same sort of success, but the difference is that he is 6'1" and 200 pounds, runs a 4.50 forty and a 6.65 three cone.

EDIT: Wow, reviewing Miller's stats he's practically an Edelman clone as far as measurables:

Edelman: 5'11", 195 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.52
225 lb reps: 14
Vertical jump: 36.5"
Broad jump: 10'03"
20 yard shuttle: 3.92
3-Cone: 6.62

Miller: 6'1", 200 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.50
225 lb reps: 17
Vertical jump: 35"
Broad jump: 10'03"
20 yard shuttle: 4.07
3-Cone: 6.65

He'll be long gone by pick 64.

 

[Ross12]

He'll be long gone by pick 64.

Most draft/scout sites I've seen have him rated as rounds 2-3. It could happen.

 

[BelichickFan]

IMO I think the team's best bet is really Braxton Miller.

I don't have a name in mind - especially as I'm boycotting this year's draft - I just know we need some youth. Hogan is younger, he helps, but Edelman and Amendola are aging. Heck, as far back as the Demaryous Thomas draft, when we still had Moss, I was hoping to draft Thomas as a long term Moss replacement. Definitely need to get it done.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Not sure if this has been pointed out yet, just scrolled through the thread, but Washington led HOU with 14.0 yard per reception last year. Speed is always a good thing to have in the arsenal. Not to mention the potential veteran leadership.

 

[Ross12]

I don't have a name in mind - especially as I'm boycotting this year's draft - I just know we need some youth. Hogan is younger, he helps, but Edelman and Amendola are aging. Heck, as far back as the Demaryous Thomas draft, when we still had Moss, I was hoping to draft Thomas as a long term Moss replacement. Definitely need to get it done - although I think Keenan Reynolds is more likely than Miller just because of where they'll be drafted.

I hear ya. One guy to watch out for in the later rounds is relatively little-known Devon Cajuste out of Standford - 6'4" and 234 pounds, but somehow ran a combine-best 6.49 three-cone. Freaky. (This was also the 5th-fastest time for all WRs this decade.)

 

[Deus Irae]

Getting let go by the Texans is like getting rejected by Berklee College of Music. You have to be insanely bad for that to happen. This has Joey Galloway written on it like white on rice.

For the record, his contract expired, and the Texans have reportedly not closed the door on the idea of his returning to the team.

 

[IllegalContact]

IMO I think the team's best bet is really Braxton Miller. My reasoning is that often a receiver washes out here because they can't pick up the offense due to the fact that they need to be able to "read the defense" and adjust their routes accordingly, but if you are a former QB converting to WR then you're miles ahead in this aspect because most of your career was spent looking at the defense before the play begins as a QB, as well as having to know what the routes of your WRs are. This is part of why Edelman worked out. My hope is that Miller can have the same sort of success, but the difference is that he is 6'1" and 200 pounds, runs a 4.50 forty and a 6.65 three cone.

EDIT: Wow, reviewing Miller's stats he's practically an Edelman clone as far as measurables:

Edelman: 5'11", 195 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.52
225 lb reps: 14
Vertical jump: 36.5"
Broad jump: 10'03"
20 yard shuttle: 3.92
3-Cone: 6.62

Miller: 6'1", 200 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.50
225 lb reps: 17
Vertical jump: 35"
Broad jump: 10'03"
20 yard shuttle: 4.07
3-Cone: 6.65

reminds me too much of chad jackson.......at brady's age, we don't need no stinkin projects...I'll take pharoh cooper as he is more productive and does returns

 

[Ross12]

Hey, here's a clip of Washington roasting Malcolm Butler. If Hoyer had thrown it a little deeper it probably would've been a TD.

Brian Hoyer sails one to wide-open Nate Washington for 49 yards

Here's a nice one from Mallett deep to Washington for 48 yards. Of course, Washington loses his footing and falls down for no reason... Otherwise would've been a score.



Looking through a bunch of videos from last season and some from earlier, he's definitely a guy who threatens the middle-deep portion of the field and would force the defense to respect that. But, he's also big enough to box guys out in the red zone. He scores a good number of touchdowns. I would like this signing.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

The one FA who i would really like right now as a #4 WR

 

[jah]

Getting let go by the Texans is like getting rejected by Berklee College of Music. You have to be insanely bad for that to happen. This has Joey Galloway written on it like white on rice.

This does have Galloway written all over it. But I was under the impression Berklee was a very competitive and well-respected music school.

I do think Washington COULD work out, but we aren't going to see the numbers he put up over his career here. Maybe 15-25 catches.

 

[fnordcircle]

The one FA who i would really like right now as a #4 WR

Edelman
Hogan
Amendola
Washington
Martin
*Slater

I'd be fine with this unit.

 

[JMC00]

Getting let go by the Texans is like getting rejected by Berklee College of Music. You have to be insanely bad for that to happen. This has Joey Galloway written on it like white on rice.

Well he is a Free Agent so he wasn't released by the Texans, they are actually interested in bringing him back.

This does have Galloway written all over it

As for this, not sure how this has that written all over it.. Galloway was 38 years old and was clearly done and couldn't pick up the system. Washington is 32 and has familiarity with the system given that Bill O'Brien is the coach in Houston.

 

[AvocadoIceCream]

Edelman
Hogan
Amendola
Washington
Martin
*Slater

I'd be fine with this unit.

Considering we've got the best TE in the history of he NFL? Absolutely.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Edelman
Hogan
Amendola
Washington
Martin
*Slater

I'd be fine with this unit.

Add 1 more besides Washington like a Boldin and i would be very happy with that unit