What is our plan for ILB?

[mgteich]

I agree 100%. I also remember that a lot of defensive veterans do not like to sign in FA until July and even August. Clowney is an example. The Pats might already have a deal with a veteran lined up but it might not happen for a few months.

BUT I thought the same thing last year because I did not believe Gibbens and Tavai were the backups, and they were. So who knows.

yup

As I recall, no one was signed last year from June1 through camp and the pre-season.

 

[JayNM]

How do you know what they are or aren't going to do regarding Maye and Gonzalez?? You have no idea. No one does. Gonzalez is under contract for 2 more years. That could turn into 4 more in total with the Franchise tag for 2 years. Gonzalez hasn't shown he can stay healthy for a full season. So I can understand the Pats being leary of committing long term. BUT, I would rather see a deal done sooner than later. Otherwise, it's going to cost the Pats north of $40M AAV and 120M guaranteed. However, there is nothing forcing Gonzalez to sign a contract extension.

Signing any one of Wagner, Okereke, or White prior to the Draft meant they'd have figured into the draft compensation formation. Now they won't. Wagner is going to be 36 here shortly before Training Camp. He might be waiting to sign. We've seen that with other players in the past.

People are wondering if White was hype from being on a stacked Tampa Team. Philly didn't hesitate to move on from him and neither did the Raiders. Those are red flags. I think White would be a fit, but that doesn't mean Vrabel and his brain trust do. Just like with Okereke. Zak Kuhr and Ryan Cowden have 1st hand knowledge of his play.. Which could be why he's not here. f

I agree with you in regards to Britt. I see him as STs only. Same with Muma, whom I am not impressed with. Both will have the chance to make the team, but they'll have stiff competition for the Special Teams spots from Amari Gainer, Otis Reese, Khalil Jacobs, Namdi Obiazor, and Hutchins.

Regarding the bolded, no one can predict 100% the future. Russia might nuke the US in august, but it's unlikely, then there is no football and our Lb corps is the best in the league

Jokes apart, following the trend of team-building from Vrabel last year, this team wont hire anyone. AJ brown is the exception, but it makes reasonable sense given his history, pur needs, and Maye rookie contract window.

My main point, however, it's 2 years in a row that we are leaving money in the table for no reason. We were so close to the title last year, if we had spent in one OL, one WR, one LB, it might make a difference

This year will be tougher. Harder schedule, and its not likely we will face 2 of the worst play off OL in the play offs and back up QB again. We could use a better team. It is stupid to not use the cap in the short term