I'm guessing Myra wouldn't like a lot of things that have gone on recently.Myra wouldn't like this
He's a UFA. It's for this year,I doubt a guy that was arrested Monday for DUI is really going to factor much into the game plans down the stretch, especially a guy that has struggled this year to get on the same page with his QB. It's probably more of an extended look-see for next season.
Alfonso Dennard likes this post.I'm guessing Myra wouldn't like a lot of things that have gone on recently.
Weed's legal now. Doesn't say what he was under the influence of.Myra wouldn't like this
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Believe it or not, some people who get arrested for drunk driving also get arrested on other occasions for driving high.It was pretty clearly alcohol from the detailed story.
I'm aware of that. My meaning was that if they have him in this year, they get a better read on if he's someone they want to bring back as a UFA and if he somehow gets over all the issues he has with the Cardinals offense and picks up the apparently much more difficult Pats offense and helps this year, that would be awesome.He's a UFA. It's for this year,
I think that is the case with the comp pick. He did have a 1000 yard season before.DUI problems aside, he hasn't been that good this season. Since he's a free agent, I would assume that they'd get a comp pick for him if he leaves.
After the year he's posted to date, there's zero chance anyone is signing him to a contract that will move the needle from a compensatory perspective.DUI problems aside, he hasn't been that good this season. Since he's a free agent, I would assume that they'd get a comp pick for him if he leaves.
OK? I dont know the history, just taking the post at face value.Believe it or not, some people who get arrested for drunk driving also get arrested on other occasions for driving high.
Not necessarily true, depending on how signings and losses go.After the year he's posted to date, there's zero chance anyone is signing him to a contract that will move the needle from a compensatory perspective.
OK? I dont know the history, just taking the post at face value.
I dont think he's been very good this year, so would rather not deal with the headache. He does have physical attributes that no other Pats receiver has, so hopefully this ends being another Blount where being a shithead somewhere else works out in the Pats favor.
They might have an answer for the punt return situation soon.Had a feeling.
Not looking good for Dola.
I don't remember Floyd doing much kick/punt returning though. Don't want to see Slater or Cyrus the Disaster in the role.
One more weapon for Tom.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Taking a closer look at their options in the wake of the punt-return struggles of rookie Cyrus Jones, the New England Patriots brought Devin Hester to town for a visit on Thursday.
This marked a return trip to Gillette Stadium for Hester, who played against the Patriots on Monday night in his final game with the Baltimore Ravens. Hester, who returned one punt for 12 yards and struggled to field another punt Monday, was released by the Ravens on Tuesday.
Nothing is looming in terms of a contract agreement between the Patriots and Hester, according to Comcast Sports Net.
Hopefully he'll get Sheldon Richardson treatment. He's had a couple nice games this season, but no consistency. Obviously, the offense flows through DJ and Larry, but he had plenty of opportunities to have a nice season as a second receiver there. Palmer's not having a great season anymore, but it's hard to look at Fitz' numbers and blame Floyd's regression on the QB.Isn't he facing a suspension for the DUI? You have to imagine if he wasn't before he certainly is now that he's a Patriot.
This would be great.They might have an answer for the punt return situation soon.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4798616/patriots-bring-punt-returner-devin-hester-in-for-a-visit
Fitz catches a lot of passes in the slot and between the numbers. Palmer can't throw outside the numbers or deep effectively anymore. So I could see Palmer's regression hurting Floyd more than Fitzgerald.Hopefully he'll get Sheldon Richardson treatment. He's had a couple nice games this season, but no consistency. Obviously, the offense flows through DJ and Larry, but he had plenty of opportunities to have a nice season as a second receiver there. Palmer's not having a great season anymore, but it's hard to look at Fitz' numbers and blame Floyd's regression on the QB.
I think what would make the most sense is to focus on a package of red zone plays and, outside of that, use him in the old Brian Tyms role where you can take a shot or two downfield to him that doesnt really rely on precision routes or reading the defense.He's got a long long history of DUI's going back to his days at Notre Dame. I'd put money on him being an alcoholic.
Where's the upside to this move?
He won't get up speed on the playbook or Tom's trust scale to be factor (unless he's a prodigy at the Pat's system).
Is he going to be run out there simply for Punk/Kick returns?
That's a good point. Fitz is at a career low YPC, has 0 catches over 40 yards and just 7 over 20. He's only fumbled 4 times in his career, so that's nice.Fitz catches a lot of passes in the slot and between the numbers. Palmer can't throw outside the numbers or deep effectively anymore. So I could see Palmer's regression hurting Floyd more than Fitzgerald.
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I don't know if I wanted to bring in a guy to replace the returner who keeps fumbling the ball I think I'd try and get someone who has fewer fumbles this year than the guy I was dumping.They might have an answer for the punt return situation soon.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4798616/patriots-bring-punt-returner-devin-hester-in-for-a-visit