We signed Clayborn!

[NG Pats Fan]

I don’t know why people dislike this move.

We needed an athletic edge rusher badly

 

[Fixit]

I'm excited by this move. The dude gets a ton of pressure and has a non-stop motor. With this, Shelton, and J-Mac (plus returns from injury), the D is already significantly better than that slop we trotted out in the SB.

Edit: And for a team-friendly contract, to boot.

 

[oceansizer]

I did not expect an elite pass rusher because of our salary cap but Clayborn seems to be the guy we were looking for. I mean a typical DE who will mitigate T. Flowers in harassing QB. Along with Shelton and Brown we have got quite good front seven at least on the paper.

 

[Tony2046]

Can he play the run? Looks like all in all a pretty fair deal for both sides. May look like an overpay for us later but hopefully we’ll get a solid year or two outta him. Not a great season minus the Cowboys game.

I look at this as a rotational move. The Defensive LOS looks like it has gone from a weakness to a formidable strength.

LOS - Solid. Can't wait to see a goal line stance with Brown, Shelton, VV at the center.

Where's the Beef? Right here in New England.


Secondary - Wonder Twin power activate. Plus Gilmore, Chung, Harmon etc..

Let's get a couple of solid veteran LB's and I'll consider the Defensive issues "SOLVED".

 

[oceansizer]

I look at this as a rotational move. The Defensive LOS looks like it has gone from a weakness to a formidable strength.

LOS - Solid. Can't wait to see a goal line stance with Brown, Shelton, VV at the center.

Where's the Beef? Right here in New England.
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Secondary - Wonder Twin power activate. Plus Gilmore, Chung, Harmon etc..

Let's get a couple of solid veteran LB's and I'll consider the Defensive issues "SOLVED".

And one CB please. Either on draft or someone like Breaux.

 

[patriot1136]

I really like this signing. Imagine all this, plus Shelton, and if Valentine comes back healthy. that's some solid depth.

 

[patriot1136]

Plus J-Mac and Hightower boosting the defense of course

 

[Ross12]

I’m hoping they bring back Harrison too. They would only use him sparingly but he would be good for certain situations or to spell Flowers at times. Plus he brings a nice vet presence. Shouldn’t cost much.

 

[primetime]

Clayborn is okay. Similar pickup to Chris Long a couple years ago. Hopefully Rivers lives up to expectations and Wise continues developing.

 

[oceansizer]

High hopes on Rivers. A year ago in pre season he showed some sparks. I trust he will confirm his abilities this year.

 

[Snooky97]

Front 7 is looking better already. Still time in FA as well to maybe pick a player or two up.

Plus we are also getting Rivers back, who apparently was looking ok in camp.

The Draft we can address Pass Rush, LB and possibly another CB. Imagine we will look at Chase Edmonds as a RB in the draft.

Quite pleased with how FA has gone, gutted we lost solder though.

 

[TomPatriot]

He's a pass rusher who doesn't really get to the QB, but I don't think anyone is expecting much from him, so I'm not sure overrated is really accurate. Overpaid might fit, but we'll need to see the details before we can really know that.

He had 56 pressures last year, so the QB was feeling him a lot.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Still need more DE help, but a solid signing nonetheless

 

[mgteich]

Still need more DE help, but a solid signing nonetheless

Yup, we always need another pass rushing DE. I just think that this is no longer a high priority, especially since we get some inside pressure from the DT's.

DT: Brown, Valentine, Shelton, Guy, Butler
DE: Flowers, Clayborne, Wise, Rivers, Lee

And yes, I'm fine with Lee (someone who can start) as our #10 DL.

I agree with most everyone that we need a LB to replace Flowers (or to re-sign Flowers).

 

[long distance]

I bet Clayborn deal looks even better now

 

[captain stone]

And aside from the somewhat over-paid Clayborn, they all Suck.

 

[captain stone]

I don’t know why people dislike this move.

We needed an athletic edge rusher badly.

We still do.

 

[captain stone]

Clayborn is okay. Similar pickup to Chris Long a couple years ago...

...at quadruple the price.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

I bet Clayborn deal looks even better now

Dang

 

[captain stone]

High hopes on Rivers. A year ago in pre season he showed some sparks...

...Plus we are also getting Rivers back, who apparently was looking ok in camp...

That's not what I heard.