Which All-Pro FA comes to Pats for Ring run

[Bourne Again Christian]

I like the idea of Isiah Crowell
BB was very complimentary of him this season.
Said he pry was running better then any back or something along those lines.

 

[Joey007]

Why do we have to sign an All Pro?

 

[WinstonSmith]

Why do we have to sign an All Pro?

Article 46.

 

[convertedpatsfan]

we need a Corey Dillon type back to get the tough yards

Maybe I'm just overly-sensitive to the word "need," but do we really "need" one? I mean we just won 2 Super Bowls in 3 years without one. How essential is it?

I would "like" one, yes. I wouldn't say we "need" one though.

 

[50-yard-line]

Count me in with those who said Calais Campbell.

And Nick Mangold is now a FA - if he's healthy enough for another run...

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Yep. I am hoping it's campbell. He's gonna be 31. I don't see him getting a long term contract of 4 years.

 

[Deus Irae]

Maybe I'm just overly-sensitive to the word "need," but do we really "need" one? I mean we just won 2 Super Bowls in 3 years without one. How essential is it?

I would "like" one, yes. I wouldn't say we "need" one though.

I think that, as long as Brady's at the top and BB's the HC, a full 99.999999999999999999999999% of Patriots fans would say that "need" is actually "could really use", so we might as well view "need" with that understanding.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Thoughts on Crowell?

 

[JayNM]

Thoughts on Crowell?

He posted a pretty disgusting picture in instagran (decapitating a police officer). He apologized and did whole lot of work to show he had learned his lesson.

In any case, he's only ok IMO. Not really a huge improvement over Blount

 

[convertedpatsfan]

I think that, as long as Brady's at the top and BB's the HC, a full 99.999999999999999999999999% of Patriots fans would say that "need" is actually "could really use", so we might as well view "need" with that understanding.

If everything is a need, having a running back who can grind tough yards is probably pretty low on the list. It's like saying my espresso machine is a need, just like a roof over my head and food to eat.

I think there are positions that BB does prioritize. Obviously QB is significant, and not just because of Brady. BB has spent 2nd/3rd round picks on O'Connell, Mallett, Jimmy G, and now Brissett. He's mentioned before how he wanted to avoid what happened to the Colts when Manning got injured.

A dependable slot receiver and pass-catching running back also rank high on the "need" list. I think DL matters more than LB, and safeties seem to get a lot of attention too.

Apart from trading for Dillon, we haven't really invested much in that position. It worked out really well when we did, but in general, doesn't seem like a high priority position for us.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

He posted a pretty disgusting picture in instagran (decapitating a police officer). He apologized and did whole lot of work to show he had learned his lesson.

In any case, he's only ok IMO. Not really a huge improvement over Blount

Forgot about that incident

 

[TBR]

Julius Peppers, Calais Campbell and Nick Mangold are options I like.

 

[Gronkowski123]

kyle williams and mangold!

experiences vets looking for rings!

 

[rochrist]

Not sure we automatically pass on anything. Every case is individual.

I think someone who whips a four year old till he has bloody welts is about as close to automatic as we're gonna get.

 

[Ring 6]

I think someone who whips a four year old till he has bloody welts is about as close to automatic as we're gonna get.

I think the patriots would consider him. I don't see anything in their history that would rule it out.

 

[Biffins]

Nick Mangold

 

[zoostation]

Recue Mangold from the memory of the minor league team down I-95 he played for. The team with the puke green pants.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

If history is any guide, likely one who has never been voted an all-pro... yet. (Okay, Dillon exception noted.)

 

[PatsFanInVa]

I think someone who whips a four year old till he has bloody welts is about as close to automatic as we're gonna get.

That skill set could come in handy against the JEST...

Sorry too soon?

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Can we get Hill on the Bengals at all?
Or maybe kick the tires on Latavius Murray?