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Post by texs31 on Mar 16, 2024 9:25:01 GMT -5
Taylor Kyles listed the best options available in the WR market. DPJ isn't listed first, but Taylor says he's probably the best fit.
Also mentions Mike Williams, DJ Chark, Michael Gallup and Josh Reynolds.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 16, 2024 7:30:22 GMT -5
Jeremiah saying Maye is still in play for Washington. Also that it's more likely that #2 is the more likely target for Minny.
He's still saying that Pats will go QB at 3.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 15, 2024 10:04:25 GMT -5
I don't disagree but we're all working under the assumption (yes, based on some reports) that think these guys are that.
I don't like the idea of trading back JUST bc we need more talent (a QB can elevate "lesser" players if he's the right guy). But if they aren't sure . . .
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Post by texs31 on Mar 15, 2024 9:31:12 GMT -5
Last year, trading into the #3 pick cost:
#12 #33 24 1st 24 3rd
So if we're talking #11 and #23, the question is whether or not the 25 1st is in play. Probably couldn't also get the 3rd, given the difference between 23 and 33.
That being said, I wonder if the target being a QB changes the math (last year the trade was for Will Anderson)
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Post by texs31 on Mar 15, 2024 9:14:15 GMT -5
Vikings get the 23rd pick from Texans. So they have 11 and 23 and many feel they are targeting a trade up for a QB. So . . . what would make you consider it?? Those 2 picks and Jefferson I can never tell when you are serious, CDJ. Is that your way of saying your are absolutely convinced that Daniels or Maye is the guy?
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Post by texs31 on Mar 15, 2024 9:01:51 GMT -5
Vikings get the 23rd pick from Texans. So they have 11 and 23 and many feel they are targeting a trade up for a QB.
So . . . what would make you consider it??
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Post by texs31 on Mar 14, 2024 14:45:14 GMT -5
Reader to the Lions
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Post by texs31 on Mar 14, 2024 12:42:30 GMT -5
Taylor Kyles. For those that don't follow him, he did say that Douglas' "category" is bc of the 2 concussions during the year (implication being he'd be rated higher if he had more confidence in his health).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 14, 2024 10:57:18 GMT -5
I read that they still have 57 million in cap space left. 10 million of that goes to the draft picks. PatsCap has them at ~55M but that's not including the Jennings, Watts or Leverett deals. Probably brings them into the high 40s or low 50s, depending on the structures.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2024 16:50:34 GMT -5
Tennessee has the advantage over NE though. No tax.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2024 13:31:15 GMT -5
Mike Williams now a free agent.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2024 13:30:29 GMT -5
Not sure but, if so, that's why they'd want the tag (bc they wouldn't get the handshake).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2024 8:43:26 GMT -5
Kyle Dugger isn't officially back yet, no? They have the transition tag on him so he technically has a contract iirc, he can just go look around and see if he can get more and then come back to us to see if we wanna match (again iirc lol) It basically seems like restricted free agency and the franchise tag had a baby I like to think of it as the McCourty "handshake" agreement but made official to protect the Patriots.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 13, 2024 5:46:23 GMT -5
Expanding on my prior post, here's where things seem to stand:
QB - Again, this will be a focus in the draft. Whether it be at the top with either Daniels or Maye (seems Maye continues to trend to us in predictions) or someone else (Penix, Nix, etc) later. RB - Still want a backup (and future replacement?) for Stevenson. Wouldn't surprise me to see both a veteran add (other than brining, Zeke back, I would think this would be someone on a very cuttable contract) and later round pick added. WR - Discussed previously and by others. Probably not Ridley. Not sure they'd be trading for a big time player. So probably some depth adds and, almost certainly, at least 1 high draft pick if not a later one as well. TE - I've read what most have said above. Hooper is more of a pass catcher. I know the draft class is down but saw some good athletic scores come out (my lazy take on that is that it's a very RAW class). So maybe a guy who is more of blocker with some receiver upside? And/or a blocker type in FA (again, on very cuttable contract). OT - More double dipping here? FA and Draft. Now that he's back, you can put Onwenu at RG or RT depending on what else you add (and how the fit together). But they can't do what they did last year and ignore this position in the draft. Even bringing in Smith wouldn't prevent me from adding a high pick. IOL - Would imagine David Andrews is still locked in at C and they drafted Jake Andrews to serve as understudy. Strange needs to put it together this year or he's gonna end up replaced (could Jake be next man up on this side of C?). Depending on what happens at tackle, you have Onwenu/Sow (both would be very good, or better, options) and Mafi (would need a big improvement) as candidates. Probably some competition to be added at some point this offseason.
IDL - The biggest thing I want here is a Barmore extension. Otherwise, you do need to replace Guy and that is ideally with a vet. ED - I'm repeating myself (and others) but I'm stunned that Uche is back (and for that number). REALLY want Jennings back (and with Uche, Jennings and White, you probably don't NEED to invest in the draft unless the BPA in the mid rounds happens to be an ED). - EDIT - YASSSSSSS LB - Good shape here. CB - As UMASS has been saying leading up to and including the offseason, I also wouldn't be surprised here. Gonzo (Boundary) and Jonathan Jones (Boundary or Slot) are set but we're currently counting on a lot of inexperience in the other spots. Based on the number of "top FAs" available (and the reported desire to add an impact defender) this could be the position where that happens. Was really hoping Gilmore and Mayo had played together (potentially increasing that possibility) but they missed each other. S - Dugger (back unless the unexpected happens) and Peppers are set. Matu probably continues to see time there. Not sure if Bledsoe finally gets a shot. Probably need to add something here. How significant though??? Probably not.
ST - While I don't think they'll give up on Ryland, there seems to be 0 chance they wouldn't bring SOMEONE in to compete (heck, they'd probably do that at punter despite Baringer's stronger first season).
Mostly retention and depth so far. Still time to add impact. But after Mayo took back his "money to burn" comments and with Wolf saying it was mostly "draft and develop", I'll be interesting to see what they add leading up to the draft.
EDIT2 - added IOL.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 12, 2024 15:29:03 GMT -5
Parker signed with Philly for over 4M. The max credit, per Miguel, is 3.6M. That would suggest NE will be getting the full credit next year.
However, as is correctly pointed out in the replies, it could be the agent is making it look like the numbers are bigger than they really are.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 12, 2024 15:20:59 GMT -5
I'm struggling to envision a move (and amount) that would would have shocked me more. Love it!
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Post by texs31 on Mar 12, 2024 10:23:38 GMT -5
What I like so far: They've focused on retaining the guys they want to remain in the building, showing the team at large that their own people are valued and not relegated to the back burner. They've read the market pretty well with regards to contract values. The safety market is messy right now, so the Dugger tag looks good. Onwenu was a very reasonable deal for both sides. Good depth on the fringes. I love the Gibson deal. Having had to endure multiple Commanders games these last few years, he's the one dude I always liked watching. I'm very interested in the Takitaki deal, and Brissett coming home is many years too late - I was always higher on him as Brady's backup than I was Jimmy G., and there's zero reason they should've kept Hoyer in the building if Jacoby was available. For Day 2: I expect something to happen on the WR front. I feel like if Wolf perceives Ridley getting to pricey, he might pull the trigger on a trade. Especially if the rumblings about the Oregon pro day delegation are true and that Nix is heavily in consideration. I also think there's a name defender out there who they're heavily courting. I wonder if it's Patrick Queen. Based on what i'm reading, it might be that Ridley doesn't believe he's getting pricey enough. The talk is that Jax still wants to bring him back and NE is in. Also talk of a "dark horse team", which is sometimes agent talk for "we need to get these 2 to up their offers". Not always but . . .
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Post by texs31 on Mar 12, 2024 6:35:55 GMT -5
I like what they've done Day 1 but their primary needs have yet to be met (obviously plenty of time to do it).
Long-Term Solution at QB - One way or another, they'll take their crack in the draft.
Present/Future LT - As mentioned above there are some FAs left here. Think Smith is ring-chasing at this stage so we're likely down to the "next tier" (Jonah Williams, Becton). Still think a LT candidate is drafted in the 1st 3 rounds.
Top Target at WR - Ridley seems to be the FA everyone is talking about. MHJ is the part of the debate at #3. Feels like they should take advantage of the draft class regardless. There is also Higgins and Aiyuk atop the trade market.
Difference maker on D - This is what we've been hearing leading up to Free Agency. That they were hoping to add a big piece here. The biggest name FA would be Danielle Hunter (and we need an ED anyway). Otherwise, their still seems to be depth at the top of the CB Free Agency market (Fuller, Gilmore, Nelson, Moore II). Sounds like they were potentially in on Sneed.
Good start. Still LOTS to do (and the resources to do it).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 20:33:43 GMT -5
Reagor back.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 16:42:09 GMT -5
Mack Wilson to Arizona.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 16:33:07 GMT -5
Epenesa back to Buffalo. Za'Darius Smith back to CLE.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 16:09:40 GMT -5
Per PatsCap, cutting him (Parker) now means no dead money next year. It also means a better chance he can sign when there is more to go around, which could lead to a credit on the cap next year (max of 3.2M).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 15:31:44 GMT -5
I really hope nobody plans on connecting the dots between TT finally looking like a football player and ANY offseason decision New England plans on making. Just saw the post and was shocked at how big he looks now.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 15:27:32 GMT -5
Who pumped all the air into Tyquan Thornton???
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Post by texs31 on Mar 11, 2024 15:26:23 GMT -5
Obviously we want next year to be a lot better than the past years. But their decision at #3 needs to impact the next 5-10. A free agent signing, outside of "maybe" Baker, has a much more limited window on it.
It would be such a mistake to say "Well we need a QB for next year and the guy we get at #3 is better than any free agent/trade options so . . . QB it is". Even if there is a guy worthy in that range.
As a matter of fact, there is an argument that for next year, there are a multiple QB options in the market that will give you a better chance in the short term. But it's not just about that.
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