Patriots Rumor RUMOR: Alex Highsmith?

[PatsFan2]

Last time we got an ex-Steeler it was Juju Smith-Schuster. I am surprised you like Juju

Bad Juju bad Juju.

 

[TommyD4207]

What about just signing aj epenesa?

I'm one of the few that like Epenesa around here, I like him a lot, and I wouldn't mind kicking the tires on him, but nor would I use him exclusively as a pass rusher.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Personally of the deals were equal (Boutte and a late pick or swap) for Highsmith vs Thibodeeux I’m going Thibs.

3 years younger (still just 25), was very well regarded coming out. Just hasn’t worked in NY.

But candidly if it’s Boutte and a late pick for either I’d be happy with it. Not sold we have much for edge as of now. Jacas mysterious physical issue is concerning as you can’t expect ANYTHING from Landry and Jones to me is not a pure edge.

 

[mgteich]

any trade return for Boutte will be predicted on a new team being able to agree to a contract with Boutte, or money coming off the teams cap onto the Pats cap.
if there is discussion with the Steelers or Giants, a pause will be can either sign/extend Boutte. Boutte for 1 year is worth less than Boutte for 3 years

So many think that Boutte has any leverage. If he threatens to sit out without a new contract, then any deal will made without him.

Also, he will be free to practice with the 3rd squad through camp, until he is traded for whatever we can get on Labor Day.

 

[Triumph]

The Contract Context & Trade Buzz
Highsmith's absence happened less than 24 hours after the Steelers signed backup edge rusher Nick Herbig to a massive four-year, $100 million contract extension ($42 million guaranteed).[1

 

[Triumph]

So many think that Boutte has any leverage. If he threatens to sit out without a new contract, then any deal will made without him.

Also, he will be free to practice with the 3rd squad through camp, until he is traded for whatever we can get on Labor Day.

Does not 2026 never happen if Boutte holds out meaning that he gets zero credit for an accrued season.?

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Does not 2026 never happen if Boutte holds out meaning that he gets zero credit for an accrued season.?

There’s a deadline for accrual where they have to report or lose credit. Somewhere mid-season.

 

[mgteich]

Does not 2026 never happen if Boutte holds out meaning that he gets zero credit for an accrued season.?

sure, if he sits out all year, but that's not happening.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Bad Juju bad Juju.

Remember I told you that Hollins was a great signing and you hated it? Let Boutte go, the sports internet companies record on field WR speeds and Boutte is much slower in an actual game than Doubs.

Just saying I was right before and you ate crow. If you stay on the Boutte train, the only thing possible is that you loved the taste of that crow and want to eat it again.

 

[Triumph]

sure, if he sits out all year, but that's not happening.

Rappaport is saying no Highsmith trade.

Maybe we will see.

 

[mgteich]

There’s a deadline for accrual where they have to report or lose credit. Somewhere mid-season.

used to be Game 4.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Rappaport is saying no Highsmith trade.

Maybe we will see.

That almost guarantees he’ll be traded

 

[Family]

What about a package that included both Boutte and Barmore?

How could that work?

 

[Ring 6]

No thanks

 

[Hugepatsfan]

Last time we got an ex-Steeler it was Juju Smith-Schuster. I am surprised you like Juju

I think Okorafor came after Juju lol

 

[farn]

Agreed. I think this would just be part of the package.

Despite being born in the 70s, I can’t repress my boyish charm : I chuckle at the usage of ‘package’, regardless of context.

Carry on.

 

[Huckleberry1]

So who is better thibodeaux or highsmith?

At getting pedicures it's definitely Thibodeaux.

 

[Huckleberry1]

any trade return for Boutte will be predicted on a new team being able to agree to a contract with Boutte, or money coming off the teams cap onto the Pats cap.
if there is discussion with the Steelers or Giants, a pause will be can either sign/extend Boutte. Boutte for 1 year is worth less than Boutte for 3 years

I wouldn't give up a 6th rounder for Thibodeaux. He's a Nancy boy.

 

[Wozzy]

You can never have enough pass rush, this would be especially true if they thought Landry wasn't going to be ready for the home opener.

 

[TheRainMaker]

What about just signing aj epenesa?

Avoid 99.9% of the Bills defensive players like the plague. He's pedestrian.