Said it in transactions thread have the same feelingWhy do I have a feeling that Bortles is going to sign with the Pats?
Said it in transactions thread have the same feelingWhy do I have a feeling that Bortles is going to sign with the Pats?
Weren't there some stories that the Pats really liked Bortles when he was coming out of the draft?Why do I have a feeling that Bortles is going to sign with the Pats?
Seriously. How soon we forget the days of Darius Butler and Jonathan Wilhite, not to mention the CB version of Devin McCourty. Talib was our knight in shining armor when he arrived on the scene.The circa 2013 version of myself would not believe this thought
Weren't there some stories that the Pats really liked Bortles when he was coming out of the draft?
Said it in transactions thread have the same feeling
Phew.
Source: WR Phillip Dorsett is heading back to the #Patriots on a 1-year deal. An opportunity to prove-it and hit free agency next year.
Dude plays well when called upon. I like it.
Source: WR Phillip Dorsett is heading back to the #Patriots on a 1-year deal. An opportunity to prove-it and hit free agency next year.
I was thinking the same thing. Rookie DMC was a stud, fell off for a year or so, and has been a key defensive player for years now. We have plenty of examples of ass in the secondary to avoid listing him.The rookie Pro Bowl CB version of McCourty?
It everyone is a Revis Island. The front seven plays a lot into how the backfield can succeed.
I'm intrigued by Bortles but how do you fix this?
I mean a lot of that is bad footwork, much of it brought on by pressure/happy feet. Good coaching, and a good O-Line could fix that hypothetically.I'm intrigued by Bortles but how do you fix this?
He has potential, he's probably better than plenty of backups in the league. Also he'd be incredibly cheap likely since JAX is going to pay him $7M w/ offset, so unless some team makes him an offer above that (I really really doubt it) his new team can sign him for the minimum and he gets the same take home pay. He's definitely worth it at the minimum considering some teams are starting guys who haven't been significantly better than him over the last 2-3 years.Why the hell would we want Blake Bortles? He’s fucking garbage and will cost way too much as a backup.
Only player to catch a TD in the playoffs. Two!Phew.
Year 3 on the team, he has ability, and he’s actually caught some passes from Tom.
Yeah, great news. I was hoping for two years but at least things are starting to look up for our receivers.Phew. Year 3 on the team, he has ability, and he’s actually caught some passes from Tom.
Looks like opinions varied: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.turfshowtimes.com/platform/amp/2014/11/7/7173233/jared-cook-is-the-nfl-s-most-elite-blocking-tight-endAre you confusing him with someone else? Early in his career he was considered a tight end in name only and always paired with an actual blocking TE. He came out as a spread TE that was basically a big slot WR.
The guy produces when given an opportunity and he knows the system. I am happy he’s back. We’re still far from done here.Really meh on Dorsett. Hope that doesn't mean the Patriots don't believe they'll be able to get 2 receivers in FA/trade. Because I don't like Dorsett as WR3.
Never worrying about this again. House money and after 19 years, you learn.The guy produces when given an opportunity and he knows the system. I am happy he’s back. We’re still far from done here.
Stability, for one. I remember a period of time pre-Seattle Super Bowl when NE couldn’t get off the field due to lackluster CB play. They’ve hit on some in recent years and that’s a huge positive but I prefer the certainty of a viable cheap known quantity here. Who knows when the current magic touch with drafting CB ends? CB may be the best and deepest unit but, given the amount of inexperience about to be added to the team due to last year’s injured draft class and the presumed large group of draftees this year, it’s desirable to have as many young vets as possible to give the defense continuity and flexibility.Curious why people are concerned about a team signing Jonathan Jones.
Wouldn't a 2nd rd pick be great value for your 3rd/4th CB? He played well in the playoffs but I'd rather have JC Jackson and the recent track record is NE has been able to grow CBs on trees. Better than just about any other position.
That was written before the draft finished. Here’s an update via the Glob (it may’ve updated since then, but I’m done googling for the night).Well hey, at least re-signing Dorsett proves that we got real value for trading away Jacoby Brissett.
I'd compare it to what we got for trading Garoppolo, except nobody really knows what we got in that trade, and at any rate we still have the Bears' 2nd rounder next month before we even know names.
Basically, they turned the two 4th round picks into Sam and a 2019 3rd round pick (I think).So, as of now, the trade return for Garoppolo looks like this: second and third-round picks in 2019, (Christian) Sam, and about 25 percent of what it took to move up and get (Duke) Dawson. The other way to look at it is: They gave up Garoppolo and pick No. 63 to get a 2019 second, a 2019 third, Dawson, and Sam.
That one guy, anyway. That is pretty funny.
You are prepared to evaluate the JG trade after one season? In which he did not play because he was injured?Well hey, at least re-signing Dorsett proves that we got real value for trading away Jacoby Brissett.
I'd compare it to what we got for trading Garoppolo, except nobody really knows what we got in that trade, and at any rate we still have the Bears' 2nd rounder next month before we even know names.
I don't have zero confidence. I think it's a hard position to project league-wide, but I don't think the Patriots have a worse chance than anyone else. Their historical record isn't great, but that strikes me as more small sample size than anything. Weirdly the Pats have two of the best 7th-round WR picks of the past 20 years, which just reemphasizes how fluky the draft can be.Fascinating though. Granted they don’t try much, and almost never with high picks, but there is zero confidence they can successfully address this position in the draft. And that confidence level is fully justified. Fucking astounding when you think about it.
Hard to evaluate that trade anyway since 98.5 says that Cleveland offered us 11 first round picks, but Bill spitefully traded him elsewhere.You are prepared to evaluate the JG trade after one season? In which he did not play because he was injured?
Also they drafted CBs like they were trying to lose for like a decade and now have a solid hit rate. There's no reason to think that they lack the ability to draft a useful receiver. Wouldn't mind if they hedged their bets and grabbed one via trade and one or two in the draft.I don't have zero confidence. I think it's a hard position to project league-wide, but I don't think the Patriots have a worse chance than anyone else. Their historical record isn't great, but that strikes me as more small sample size than anything. Weirdly the Pats have two of the best 7th-round WR picks of the past 20 years, which just reemphasizes how fluky the draft can be.
Would be a solid pickup for the right price.Allen Bailey is visiting the Pats today per PFT.
I’m reluctant to credit these reports and would never downgrade them for it even if true. JG provided insurance and it’s pretty clear to me they wanted to keep him anyway. Some people have trouble grasping that while you never want to use your insurance, you have to pay for it.Hard to evaluate that trade anyway since 98.5 says that Cleveland offered us 11 first round picks, but Bill spitefully traded him elsewhere.
Of course they're a dumpster fire and if he goes there I hope he makes them overpay.Chris Hogan is having talks with the Giants. It makes sense as his wife Ashley is a podiatrist on LI and their home is here in Huntington.
I don't think Hogan will have a ton of options.On WR front, rumors here that WA about to do something big, in trade market. Spec is AJ Green, with Gruden Cincy connection.
Then there are his hands, route running skills and intelligence.
I said yesterday that the Pats should look at Harris due to his 3 cone drill and here he comes for a visit.
A guy with the ability to run good routes AND has good hands would seem like the type of guy that Brady would love to throw to.Then there are his hands, route running skills and intelligence.
Just get Tate already.
VIII Rings has lines out port and starboard, bow and stern. Whoever grabs the bait first gets pulled in.