DropKickFlutie
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The Patriots went into free agency and the draft with team issues at QB, offensive weapons in general, and inability to stop the run in the defensive front-7.
In free agency got a ton of expensive pass catchers including 2 TEs and 2 WRs to pair with Meyers who is a 1000 yard WR talent. Also got a big-name OLB, DT, and versatile DBack.
With a strong draft this week including decent new potential now at QB, DT/DE, Edge/OLB, and RB, among others, here are a couple players I would identify as on the proverbial hot seat and if they can't produce or stay healthy, should be shipped out, or held but demoted in favor of other players. Focusing more here on 2+ year vets, I'm going to give 2020 rookies a pass as they are still on cheap contracts or emerging situations.
NKeal Harry: Lowest catch rate on the team and only averages 9 yards a catch. Can't get open, can't beat CBs, or stay healthy. Hard to see him getting snaps over a half dozen other better players. Can maybe get a low pick if we trade him now before he becomes a worthless asset.
Ja'Whuan Bentley: Disappointing run stopper. Takes poor angles. Also not reliable or dependable. Multiple new LBs drafted or signed suggest Bentley is on his way out (not to mention Winovich or Uche in a year, if they still can't set the edge).
JoeJuan Williams: He's an odd man out in a strong secondary. He's not going to beat out Dugger or Philips for the SS role or LB/big-nickel, and he isn't beating out the cornerbacks. He doesn't really fit anywhere.
Sony Michel: After a decent rookie campaign running behind an absolutely dominant OLine, elite FB and elite TE, he may be on the way out now with Stevenson stepping in with Harris starting and James White for 3rd down.
Isiah Wynn: Undeniably skilled but has missed 70% of his 48 possible NFL games. OLine constantly shifting around to compensate because he's unreliable. The Pats have to decide on his expensive $10M 5th year option soon, he'll get it because he's talented, but I would say his long-term extension LT seat is warm if he gets hurt again.
Jarrett Stidham: Seems like a nice guy. Hasn't proven himself. 4 INTs , two of them pick-6's isn't great. He may not have a chance with Mac and Cam here. Not sure if he has any trade value either.
In free agency got a ton of expensive pass catchers including 2 TEs and 2 WRs to pair with Meyers who is a 1000 yard WR talent. Also got a big-name OLB, DT, and versatile DBack.
With a strong draft this week including decent new potential now at QB, DT/DE, Edge/OLB, and RB, among others, here are a couple players I would identify as on the proverbial hot seat and if they can't produce or stay healthy, should be shipped out, or held but demoted in favor of other players. Focusing more here on 2+ year vets, I'm going to give 2020 rookies a pass as they are still on cheap contracts or emerging situations.
NKeal Harry: Lowest catch rate on the team and only averages 9 yards a catch. Can't get open, can't beat CBs, or stay healthy. Hard to see him getting snaps over a half dozen other better players. Can maybe get a low pick if we trade him now before he becomes a worthless asset.
Ja'Whuan Bentley: Disappointing run stopper. Takes poor angles. Also not reliable or dependable. Multiple new LBs drafted or signed suggest Bentley is on his way out (not to mention Winovich or Uche in a year, if they still can't set the edge).
JoeJuan Williams: He's an odd man out in a strong secondary. He's not going to beat out Dugger or Philips for the SS role or LB/big-nickel, and he isn't beating out the cornerbacks. He doesn't really fit anywhere.
Sony Michel: After a decent rookie campaign running behind an absolutely dominant OLine, elite FB and elite TE, he may be on the way out now with Stevenson stepping in with Harris starting and James White for 3rd down.
Isiah Wynn: Undeniably skilled but has missed 70% of his 48 possible NFL games. OLine constantly shifting around to compensate because he's unreliable. The Pats have to decide on his expensive $10M 5th year option soon, he'll get it because he's talented, but I would say his long-term extension LT seat is warm if he gets hurt again.
Jarrett Stidham: Seems like a nice guy. Hasn't proven himself. 4 INTs , two of them pick-6's isn't great. He may not have a chance with Mac and Cam here. Not sure if he has any trade value either.
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