rads2005
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.This has been the most frustrating part of the post Brady era to me, the lack of direction in the "rebuild".
And that is the issue. We are tying to "reload" but do it with subpar ammunition.What rebuild? I see this more of a reload.
I believe even if it did happen, gonzo would still be here. Gilly a guy who went to 2 superbowls and 1 one here DPOY, He spoke Nothing but glowing remarks about his time here. Sounds like he angled the trade to go to Dallas from his remarks.He has lost a step, but I wouldn't have hated the signing at the time.
However, I agree that I hate the thought of it in hindsight if it meant no Gonzalez.
I like to listen to the vets talk when it comes to rookies.. Jon Jones, Peppers, Philips, Bentley all have raved about gonzo. They all said he isn't like a typical rookie. Said since he got there he's been studying film, asking questions and leaning how to be a pro. Physically gonzo has everything to succeed, it's just the mental aspect of the NFL he will continue to adapt too with each game played.Yeah I'm in the same boat. We are betting a lot on a rookie. Gonzalez could be amazing, but this could also be the weakest year of his career just based on how much he needs to develop.
I think it’s more about the potential willingness to pay a 33 year old corner $10M on a “rebuilding” team with young corners.Not sure how seriously I take the report if they couldn’t beat a 5th round pick offer. I wouldn’t have been against it.
This has been the most frustrating part of the post Brady era to me, the lack of direction in the "rebuild". Signing these aging veterans who are progress stoppers for the young guys. I assume they looked into Gilmore before they drafted Gonzalez but even then we had Jack Jones and Marcus Jones on the roster with a cornerback spot already taken by Jon Jones. Why bring in a 33 year old corner and pay him $10 million? We just seem to keep straddling the line between rebuilding and trying to win now and it is leaving us in NFL purgatory as a team around .500 every year.
I don't understand the angst.
Pats always signed vets just in case the rookies falter.
Gonzo may be great but hes a rookie
Jack Jones is a headcase and might not be with the team
Jon Jones is 30
Myles Bryant sucks
Marcus Jones is OK
Green Goblin is fragile
Gilly knows the system.
The foundation has left.What rebuild? I see this more of a reload.
...and the 'Boys grossly overpaid which is why he isn't here.This wasn't some veteran minimum guy he would have been on the roster had he been signed.
Even for a few million less I wouldn’t want him. He’s what Parcells used to call a “progress stopper”....and the 'Boys grossly overpaid which is why he isn't here.
I don't know about that C, I'm thinking that there is going to be at least ONE tough cut from the S and CB rooms as well as the DL. Only so many slots. To have our best roster (that's the 53 + PS we are going to need a little luck or the Foxboro flu to get everyone we wantAgreed; a well-managed roster should have a combination of vets & yutes at as many levels of the depth chart and at as many positions as possible; and it's for that reason why I still feel we're one vet Boundary CB and/or FS short of a complete defensive backfield.
Hes better than Myles Bryant.Even for a few million less I wouldn’t want him. He’s what Parcells used to call a “progress stopper”.
please don’t set such an unreasonably high barHes better than Myles Bryant.
This whole thing is predictable for the new Bill.I seriously, Seriously doubt Gilmore would've re-signed here.