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Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 8, 2023 16:29:14 GMT -5
Texas what are you talking about? If you tender Bryant, you'd have 4 CBs who started games last year. Jack Jones looked like a young Ty Law and was the 2nd highest rated rookie defender last year per PFF. Frankly Marcus Jones wasn't far behind and certainly looked like a future starter. Nevermind he listed future Mike LB and Edge before WR. I'm sorry but there is no way to define need that has WR #7 and #10. Because Thornton was a 2nd round pick? I don't care where he was picked, he didn't look as good as either Jones and he's the only WR under contract past this year.
Like I said you can certainly debate things, yet there is no rational way to defend putting WR #7 and #10. Edge is the strength of the team, one of the best in the whole league. So it's certainly not more of a need now and even next year Judon versus Thornton. One of the better Edge players in the league versus a rookie who's yet to play up to a high level?
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 8, 2023 16:35:37 GMT -5
Come on now, that's Jets team with Rodgers and an actual OL would be scary. Let's hope he costs a ton in trade and his crazy salary depletes the Jets depth and makes it hard to build a complete team around him. Otherwise that's a scary team and you'd have two elite teams in your division. |
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Post by cdj on Mar 8, 2023 16:47:38 GMT -5
Come on now, that's Jets team with Rodgers and an actual OL would be scary. Let's hope he costs a ton in trade and his crazy salary depletes the Jets depth and makes it hard to build a complete team around him. Otherwise that's a scary team and you'd have two elite teams in your division. Elite until the playoffs at least  Jets are very talented tho, you are right |
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Mar 8, 2023 21:31:13 GMT -5
I’m hearing rumors that Rogers may sign with the Jets. That could be tough on the Pats. Makes the division even more difficult. I am really confused here. The Pats are not Super Bowl contenders and are basically rebuilding, whether they admit it or not. I don’t get the fans who are acting like we are a piece or two away from contention. |
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Post by cdj on Mar 8, 2023 21:34:47 GMT -5
I’m hearing rumors that Rogers may sign with the Jets. That could be tough on the Pats. Makes the division even more difficult. I am really confused here. The Pats are not Super Bowl contenders and are basically rebuilding, whether they admit it or not. I don’t get the fans who are acting like we are a piece or two away from contention. Step 1: Lamar Step 2: Nuke Step 3: ? Step 4: SB champs |
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Post by texs31 on Mar 9, 2023 18:39:46 GMT -5
Bedards piece on the WR position was published and demonstrates why it's absurd to spend 1 second worrying about the order of needs.
He'd love to see an investment like trading for Hopkins, signing Berrios and drafting someone early.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 10, 2023 15:43:55 GMT -5
Everything good teams do is mostly based off needs. It's literally why he starts off with needs, then finds solutions. Cole Strange was our first round pick and top of the board because of need, most of our recent draft picks were. Most of our free agent money goes to biggest needs. So how you rank needs really matters.
If you want to see an investment like trading for Hopkins, signing Berrios and drafting a WR early, then WR isn't #7 and #10 on the need list. This is basic crap. If you spend that much cap space and draft capital on WR it has to be a huge need or you're just acting stupid. Like Packers taking Love and Dillion, that worked out really well. Instead of an all-time great QB getting a guy like Higgins, Pittman or Kmet, they got a backup QB that did nothing to help your QB and a back up RB.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 10, 2023 17:09:38 GMT -5
DMac retired and Jake Bailey released.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 10, 2023 18:14:16 GMT -5
DMac retired and Jake Bailey released. And they've re-signed McMillan |
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 11, 2023 11:05:56 GMT -5
Well that sucks, just massive difference between having McCourty on roster on that cap charge and now having to find replacement. Especially with what is likely a younger CB group.
Makes my first move rather easy, go sign Jordan Poyer. He's older, going into age 32 season so it shouldn't be some massive deal.
I could see resigning Jones to be the FS also.
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Post by philarhody on Mar 12, 2023 11:25:27 GMT -5
The Patriots are going to need to get a left tackle at 14 if they are going to get one in the draft. I count two (Jones and Johnson) that fit the bill, one (Harris) that could fit with some strength, and two who will probably have to play other positions due to size issues (Skoronski (shorter arms than Wynn), Dawand Jones (probably too big to guard the blindside))
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Post by texs31 on Mar 12, 2023 16:02:43 GMT -5
Ramsey traded to MIA. 3rd rd pick and TE Hunter Long.
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Post by cdj on Mar 13, 2023 10:31:19 GMT -5
Jonnu to Atlanta for a 7th
Stunned somebody took his contract. That’s huge
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2023 10:40:19 GMT -5
12 M in Dead Cap but a savings of 4M. Also gets out of next year's hit.
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Post by cdj on Mar 13, 2023 10:43:13 GMT -5
Miguel has that saving them 18.4 mill in 2024
That’s big time
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2023 11:14:13 GMT -5
Rap reporting that Jonathan Jones is re-signing.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 13, 2023 11:21:36 GMT -5
I'm so happy and amazed at the same time. I would have sent out picks and money to actually trade him. The fact you saved money and got a pick is GM of the year type crap. Are we missing Smith redid his contract or something like that?
It's the move you had to make, for the team, Mac Jones, O'Brian, OL, passing/running game and even Jonnu.
Feels like Christmas came crazy early!
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2023 11:23:22 GMT -5
I'm so happy and amazed at the same time. I would have sent out picks and money to actually trade him. The fact you saved money and got a pick is GM of the year type crap. Are we missing Smith redid his contract or something like that? It's the move you had to make, for the team, Mac Jones, O'Brian, OL, passing/running game and even Jonnu. Feels like Christmas came crazy early! Did read that he'll be redoing his contract for Atlanta. |
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2023 11:35:03 GMT -5
Reports that Bucs could be looking to trade Shaq Mason. So BB giving up less than a 5th (what we got for him) to acquire him, redo his contract and then extend Onwenu to play RT is how we all see this playing out, right?  |
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Post by cdj on Mar 13, 2023 12:09:10 GMT -5
Ekeler seeking a trade
Seems random
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2023 12:14:09 GMT -5
Callahan reporting Pats bringing back Carl Davis for 1 year.
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Post by mobaz on Mar 13, 2023 13:26:12 GMT -5
Reports that Bucs could be looking to trade Shaq Mason. So BB giving up less than a 5th (what we got for him) to acquire him, redo his contract and then extend Onwenu to play RT is how we all see this playing out, right? You're missing the obvious that the Bucs release him and Pats just sign him back for less, no effect on Comp picks. The OT market is flaming hot. I don't know how I convinced myself we'd play in the deep end there, but I was WRONG. Andrew Wylie for 3/24 would have been something I considered in a vacuum, but based on funny money numbers don't love the rest. But so far a good day for Pats with JJ/Davis/MacMillan on good money and Jonnu's bad money out the door. |
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Post by jmei on Mar 13, 2023 13:41:33 GMT -5
Re-signing Jones on a reasonable contract and moving Smith’s guaranteed money is a great start to free agency.
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Post by rasimon on Mar 13, 2023 13:49:46 GMT -5
MVP of the offseason? Jimmy G's agent! 3yr/67 with half guaranteed.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2023 15:08:46 GMT -5
Tremaine Edmunds off the board. Bears signed him. They've been VERY active.
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