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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 14:49:27 GMT -5
Patriots releasing Parker.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 14:00:18 GMT -5
If there decision making at the #3 pick has anything to do with what was available on the FA market, I'm going to be incredibly disappointed.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 13:46:23 GMT -5
Antonio Gibson to the Pats.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 12:32:33 GMT -5
Yes, UMASS. I meant Pharaoh.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 11:19:49 GMT -5
Not sure if this has been mentioned yet but a couple of "roster building" trends have either been reported on or speculated (and I'm guessing many will like it): 1. I think it was a MassLive article but it was from direct comments from Wolf. Their grading system for drafted players will be changing. Where BB liked to grade based on how a player fit into their system (leading to a smaller board that often was very misaligned with the "public boards"), the Patriots will now use more of a value-based system. My non-expert translation is that they want to draft the better players and figure out fit later (probably a lazy translation). 2. After Board's release, Taylor Kyles (and I've seen this elsewhere) is wondering if the new regime will spend as much (and dedicate roster spots) on pure ST players.
If these ae true, it's probably music to many of our ears.It is not music to my ears. All teams have ST-specific players besides the punter, kicker, long-snapper. Some keep a returner too, which the Patriots have not since Gunnar (who, presumably, they hoped to develop as a DB). Some teams keep two kickers, one for kickoffs & one for FGs & extra points (the Colts did this for multiple years with Adam V). Slater & Schooler were ST only, and Board ended up being ST only, although in previous stops he had a LB role too. Maybe he would've chipped in here too, if needed. Former rotational safety Adrian Phillips ended up mostly ST but I believe that was due to his poor safety play in limited snaps than any grand design. Having three (mostly) ST players is not roster mismanagement. And a question I've asked before and not received an answer to: If not these three, what starters do you want running full speed down the field into collisions several times per game? I'm old enough to remember when Gronk got hurt on the extra point team & the same radio fools now calling for the elimination of ST players were then adamant that Gronk should not be taking those snaps. Again: if not him, who? There's only so many players allowed on a gameday roster. I have no problem with 3. There are those who would argue they were closer to 5 in many years. Others would just say they were positional players who were very bad at their (non-special teams) positions.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 11:17:58 GMT -5
Dion Dawkins looks to be a free agent now (per himself).
EDIT - I guess he has weird ways of entertaining himself. He just signed an extension.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 9:26:44 GMT -5
Not sure what the trade compensation difference would be but it seems like Aiyuk would be the better acquisition between the 2.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 9:14:03 GMT -5
Not sure if this has been mentioned yet but a couple of "roster building" trends have either been reported on or speculated (and I'm guessing many will like it):
1. I think it was a MassLive article but it was from direct comments from Wolf. Their grading system for drafted players will be changing. Where BB liked to grade based on how a player fit into their system (leading to a smaller board that often was very misaligned with the "public boards"), the Patriots will now use more of a value-based system. My non-expert translation is that they want to draft the better players and figure out fit later (probably a lazy translation).
2. After Board's release, Taylor Kyles (and I've seen this elsewhere) is wondering if the new regime will spend as much (and dedicate roster spots) on pure ST players.
If these ae true, it's probably music to many of our ears.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 9:08:42 GMT -5
Tee Higgins has requested a trade following his franchise tag.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 9:07:50 GMT -5
So what do people want the Patriots to do in free agency? Depending which list you look at 10 out of 14 top free agents have signed or been franchised. A few more could sign before free agency even opens. I'd focus on Onwenu, then likely lower level deals on offense, Bourne types. It's a horrible free agent class on offense right now. Focus on the depth of very good defenders and finally take our D to elite status. Though I'd make a run at LT Smith. Then go full on offense during the draft. Internal Candidate Priorities: 1. Onwenu 2. Jennings 3. Wilson 4. Brown 5. Bryant (I'm not as sour on him as most - but to be clear, I'd want him paid like a backup) Externally, we all know the positional needs. If someone is going to tell me there is a better draftee than a FA, I'm not going to argue. I do think, even IF Onwenu is re-signed, they should go after another OT in Free Agency. Then if you're drafted OT (they really should get one) is ready early, then Mike moves back inside (where some believe he's better suited, regardless of his standing as best internal tackle candidate) with the FA and the Rookie sharing the T spots. I'm all over the place on WRs. We have Bourne and Douglas. I really feel like some space should be used to get rid of either Parker or JuJu (if not both). So the top 2, a rookie (maybe a pure X) and a Free Agent? Not sure if that's Ridley (seems to be the top candidate at this point) or not. Fascinated to see who the elite D player they want to bring in might end up being. An Edge? An interior guy (Wilkins)?
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 8:41:14 GMT -5
Chris Board to be released.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 10, 2024 10:55:12 GMT -5
Moving Ullmark this offseason, from a NTC perspective, only gets a hair easier this offseason as his list of teams only decreases by 1 (16 to 15).
The big issue is that we don't know WHY he vetoed it. I think he has school age kids so is it that he didn't want to uproot them (or be away from them) mid year? Would he be more willing in the offseason?
Would he want to stay if Bs said that, going forward he'll be a pure backup instead of sharing the starting gig?
It'll be interesting for sure.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 10, 2024 10:50:18 GMT -5
FWIW Jimmy Murphy (Boston Hockey Now) has 3 separate sources who say it wasn't LA. Colorado is the team he's saying.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 10, 2024 10:19:10 GMT -5
Looks like Mac Jones to the Jags.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 10, 2024 9:55:22 GMT -5
Just last offseason, Denver was holding out for a 1st.
That salary, that we're STILL talking potential and not production, and the draft class made that plummet.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 9, 2024 12:37:04 GMT -5
Browns getting Jeudy for 5th and 6th rd picks.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 8, 2024 12:40:32 GMT -5
Uggg. I hope this does not mean Onwenu is gone. Replacing Onwenu with Okorafor would be a HUGE downgrade. There is a reason PIT released him rather than pay him 8.75MM. He kind of sucks...umm modify that...he does suck. He was benched midway through last year in favor of Broderick Jones. If he is a 2MM backup plan, ok, he's better than Lowe but if they actually plan to start him...I pity the QB. Their tackle situation looks positively gruesome right now. You mean for Pick #14 in last year's draft? Also, he was benched bc he got mouthy.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 7, 2024 9:17:13 GMT -5
But I'm not saying that they'd be taking a lesser offer. As I said above, the Patriots would have to overpay (my use of the word "massive" may have been excessive).
I guess my thought process is that the Patriots 100M in space (now in the high 80s depending on what happens following Dugger's tag) isn't that useful to an INDIVIDUAL free agent. MOST teams (including the contenders) will have enough room (or can make it) to sign ONE big time FA. So most likely, each individual FA (at the top of the list) will be comparing similar offers from teams. Given that, it WILL likely come down to "more favorable team". Maybe NE will have a leg up in some cases (maybe Wilkins wants to return to the area).
Now after the first rush of signings, some teams might not be able to make multiple moves, while the Patriots will. So NE may have an advantage when it comes to FAs in the 2nd, 3rd (and beyond) tiers. But then NE may be comparing those players to their in-house candidates anyway (FAs or extensions).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 6, 2024 13:23:08 GMT -5
I'm starting to wonder if this offseason is going to be about internal housekeeping.
Hopefully, they re-sign some of their better internal free agents and getting rid of the guys that don't fit into the future plans (which will cost space via dead money if it's who I hope). Add in a couple of extensions (Barmore, PLEASE) and a chunk of that space starts to go quickly.
More importantly, I'm not sure any good FAs will want to come here given our situation (poor season, questionable QB Situation, etc). Our main selling point is the D and whatever connections the new coaching staff can use for recruiting. Otherwise, we're probably talking massive overpays to get guys and I'm not sure that makes sense given the current state of things.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 5, 2024 22:03:16 GMT -5
I have mixed feelings on the player, tbh but I really want this to happen just so we can see what the depreciation (if any) there is on a player who was just traded less than a month ago.
Is it like a car? The minute it's off the lot, it loses value?
Ty Anderson took the rumor and thought JDB made some sense for Pittsburgh. They get a preview of his fit with Sidney and see if they can get a comparable player (to Guentzel) at a lower price.
Obviously, other pieces would have to be involved.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 5, 2024 14:26:00 GMT -5
Interesting. Dugger gets the rare transition tag. 4m less than franchise. Right to match.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 2, 2024 17:00:34 GMT -5
Rumors, they may trade Ullmark… honestly, they should if they can get a haul for him and they should be able to as he’s signed beyond this year. Swayman is going to need a raise after the year and he should be the long term guy. I was totally against this when it was suggested last year however as early as the offseason before this one began I've suggested the best way to improve a line-up that lost 2 centers from their top 2 lines would be to trade from strength in Ullmark, however it was not well received here. I still advocate for it but I'd want to sign Swayman to a long term deal first. Can't remember your take on it but I do remember responding negatively to the idea in the offseason for the following reasons: 1. Value was not being achieved in trades during that time. Teams were "paying" (either ACTUALLY having to offer assets to take on a cap hit or taking much less in return) to move money. That isn't happening that much right now. 2. I'm still not sure how you get a #1 or #2 C by trading him. Unless a team (take NJD, for example,) is offering up a young player who is a projection (in NJs case, think Mercer) and you think he can be that. 3. I agree. Need to get Sway locked up (and I'm nervous given his comments about his arbitration experience). I do think Ullmark is the key to getting a top line C. Just don't think it had ANY chance of happening this offseason and very little chance now. MAYBE this offseason but . . .
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Post by texs31 on Mar 2, 2024 16:52:49 GMT -5
I need to apologize to you all in advance. As a Michigan fan I can already see myself irrationally stumping for JJ McCarthy (not at 3, mind you but . . .).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 1, 2024 21:46:06 GMT -5
I see we've already entered the "he's got moxie" portion of the offseason. Little earlier than I expected, tbh.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 1, 2024 21:41:01 GMT -5
I think they have depth on the wing and the difference between JDB and the others is not significant. Not sure from a chemistry standpoint what moving him would mean but, for the right value, I can see it.
Just don't think they have the assets to do anything big. Maybe if Hanifin was able to use his partial NTC but otherwise, this is pretty much the team.
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