According to Spotrac, Weddle is now the 12th highest paid safety based on avg/yr $ and 9th highest in terms of guaranteed $.
Can't imagine NE going anywhere near that.
Pats FA Watch: LGBT Back on a 1-year Deal
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Can't imagine NE going anywhere near that.
I may be crazy....and obviously BB and the coaching staff have reservations....else why have Beadles in..
But I wonder if we need interior Linemen?
Andrews, Mason, Stork, Fleming,Kline and Jackson are a Young (and in theory) improving group. While not great last year the real problem seemed to be that the Tackles went down And Cannon getting Snaps and it domino-ed from there. Also while it seemed like a interesting concept....the "rotation" early in the year (later they had injuries which forced guys into playing time) might not have been the "Gee Whiz" idea it first seemed. Maybe they DO need that cohesion.
I have hope that with Dante back he can tighten these guys up (Pick the 3 best IOL and go from there). But Maybe....with Dante back he wants more or different talent.
But I wonder if we need interior Linemen?
Andrews, Mason, Stork, Fleming,Kline and Jackson are a Young (and in theory) improving group. While not great last year the real problem seemed to be that the Tackles went down And Cannon getting Snaps and it domino-ed from there. Also while it seemed like a interesting concept....the "rotation" early in the year (later they had injuries which forced guys into playing time) might not have been the "Gee Whiz" idea it first seemed. Maybe they DO need that cohesion.
I have hope that with Dante back he can tighten these guys up (Pick the 3 best IOL and go from there). But Maybe....with Dante back he wants more or different talent.
LB Karlos Dansby, another BB favorite, released by the Browns. NFL writers think he'll go back to Cinci:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000644918/article/karlos-dansby-to-be-released-by-cleveland-browns
Edit: Dansby has been a dink in the past regarding Pats supposed foul play: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/14/dansby-suspects-foul-play-from-2008-game-in-new-england/
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000644918/article/karlos-dansby-to-be-released-by-cleveland-browns
With Mayo's retirement, could Dansby an option for NE?
Edit: Dansby has been a dink in the past regarding Pats supposed foul play: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/14/dansby-suspects-foul-play-from-2008-game-in-new-england/
Since he was big on the "Patriots always cheat" bandwagon I doubt this happens.
Peter Schrager @PSchrags 19m19 minutes ago
The Patriots have agreed to terms with RB Donald Brown. @NFLonFOX
The Patriots have agreed to terms with RB Donald Brown. @NFLonFOX
I can't imagine Brown making the roster. He's a poor man's James White at this point in his career.
175 Carries less then Blount in a career 1 year longer....so its not like the tires are bald quite yet.
Hell 1400 carries and 2 years less then Forte who many of us wanted to snag.
I get there is a talent difference but thats a bunch more wear.
He can also catch the ball a little (27 and 29 Receptions were his highs).
Hell 1400 carries and 2 years less then Forte who many of us wanted to snag.
I get there is a talent difference but thats a bunch more wear.
He can also catch the ball a little (27 and 29 Receptions were his highs).
Former Raven LB Courtney Upshaw may be drawing interest from the Pats: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/17/49ers-possibly-patriots-could-enter-pursuit-of-courtney-upshaw/
Just to note, he's a former teammate of Hightower at Bama. One reason why he went in round 2 while HT was a first round steal?
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/4/12/2943144/report-alabama-defensive-players-donta-hightower-and-courtney-upshaw
Always amazes me that these guys evidently have zero idea of how to even fake interviews.
"Do you have a girlfriend?"
"Oh yea"
"She ever you know.....step out on you?"
"If she did I would show her whats what and then I would kill the dude!"
Instead of
"No Sir....but if she did I would move on to someone who would treat me with respect. I dont need that kind of negative distraction in my life." (thinking "the dude would be drinking through a straw...")
"Do you have a girlfriend?"
"Oh yea"
"She ever you know.....step out on you?"
"If she did I would show her whats what and then I would kill the dude!"
Instead of
"No Sir....but if she did I would move on to someone who would treat me with respect. I dont need that kind of negative distraction in my life." (thinking "the dude would be drinking through a straw...")
"But you only do that in the privacy of your home where there are no cameras.....amiright!"
Pats meeting with Nick Fairley
Nick Wagoner Verified account @nwagoner
Rams free-agent DT Nick Fairley on my flight to owners meetings this am. He tells me he's heading there to meet with the Patriots.
Nick Wagoner Verified account @nwagoner
Rams free-agent DT Nick Fairley on my flight to owners meetings this am. He tells me he's heading there to meet with the Patriots.
Not sure Fairley is looking for another 1 year deal, but it would be funny to add yet another former first round draft pick, as well as possibly another comp pick if he just does a one and done.
Yep, it's hard to miss the parade of former 1s Bill is signing. I have some trouble buying that he'd sacrifice anything to send a message but the FU element is fun to think about, even if it's not really what's going on.
Aside from that, what do people know about Fairley the player? The few tweets and small pieces I've read don't tell me much about how useful a piece he might be.
Aside from that, what do people know about Fairley the player? The few tweets and small pieces I've read don't tell me much about how useful a piece he might be.
He can still clog the middle. I thought for sure the Jets would have interest after losing snacks, but after Forte the room may not be there.
I'm all in for a 1-year deal, even if it is a slight overpay. Having him rotate with Brown and Branch would go a long way in locking down the middle.
Agreed. Get the comp pick if/when he walks. Hicks coming here in late September, doing great work, and getting paid should hopefully factor into Fairley's thought process.
@DMooreNFL I would not be shocked if the #Patriots are able to sign a 1-2yr deal w/ Nick Fairley for 3-4mil AAV. Great rotational DL, like Hicks was.
Fairley was paid $5m in 2015, with $1.5m guaranteed.
Edit: a nice quick article on Fairley's visit by Conor Orr of NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000645910/article/nick-fairley-to-meet-with-new-england-patriots?campaign=tw-nf-sf22901617-sf22901617
Fairley was paid $5m in 2015, with $1.5m guaranteed.
Edit: a nice quick article on Fairley's visit by Conor Orr of NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000645910/article/nick-fairley-to-meet-with-new-england-patriots?campaign=tw-nf-sf22901617-sf22901617
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You can almost hear BB's press conference at the draft: "Yes, we were stripped of the ability to make our own #1 pick, but we've added (x) first round picks over the past two months, so it's not an ideal situation, but we feel like we've been able to upgrade our roster in multiple ways..." or words to that effect.
Now if there's a way to re-word that sentiment in a phrase that would yield FUCK YOU ROGER as an acronym, we'd be ready for April 28!
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I agree that there is likely little connection between the loss of the 1st round pick and the recent signings of former 1st round picks. I do suspect, however, that Belichick sees an opportunity for a win/win scenario by signing former 1st round picks to one year deals. If they can perform reasonably well in our system, at the end of the year, they potentially sign longer contracts at a fair rate as a reflection of the positive opportunity they received. If they perform reasonably well, but the Patriots can not re-sign them, potentially another team signs them at an overpriced contract, which benefits the Patriots via compensatory picks. If the player can not perform in our system, the Patriots wish them luck and move on without being under an onerous contract.
I suspect that if the players perform, the combination of the prestige of a former 1st round pick and the prestige of signing a former Patriot will drive up the future contracts these players receive which should hopefully increase the compensation awarded to the Patriots.
Maybe two of the recently acquired picks work out as hoped, one signs a long term deal with the Patriots and one signs a long term deal with another team.
I suspect that if the players perform, the combination of the prestige of a former 1st round pick and the prestige of signing a former Patriot will drive up the future contracts these players receive which should hopefully increase the compensation awarded to the Patriots.
Maybe two of the recently acquired picks work out as hoped, one signs a long term deal with the Patriots and one signs a long term deal with another team.
All is quiet on the Nick Fairley front. Not even an update that BB & Caserio actually met with the lineman. Hope this means something is being worked on.
It's probably not worth mentioning but I got a news alert from CBS sports earlier today saying Calvin Johnson was un-retiring and signing with the Pats. The story was deleted within minutes. Not sure if it was a joke or rumor reported as fact--and I think the Lions would still retain his rights so it's hard to believe the story is true--but thought I'd mention it.
The headline is actually:
Ex-Lions WR tells Calvin Johnson to unretire and sign with the Patriots
It's about Nate Burleson's advice to Megatron. Nothing to see here.
They likely misrepresented this article where Nate Burleson encourages Johnson to take this year off and then find a way to sign with NE
edit: 3rd!!
A friend of mine got that same notification and best we could tell, it was referring to this link:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25526166/ex-lions-wr-tells-calvin-johnson-to-unretire-and-sign-with-the-patriots
edit: Wow.. ok sorry for the spam.
CapSpace=$8,889,006 @patscap 10h10 hours ago
Cap space no=$8,889,006 now accounts for every offseason transaction
Cap space no=$8,889,006 now accounts for every offseason transaction
Fake CBS Sports update:
E5 Yaz reporting that Pats signed Johnson for $8.88 mil, traded their draft picks into 2017 to make move fit under the cap. Johnson to wear number 88 for Pats.
E5 Yaz reporting that Pats signed Johnson for $8.88 mil, traded their draft picks into 2017 to make move fit under the cap. Johnson to wear number 88 for Pats.
I have to say, I misread the Facebook newsfeed that said "former teammate tells Calvin Johnson. . . " and just saw "Calvin Johnson un-retires and signs with Patriots" and let out an audible "WHAT?!?!?!" and was incredibly excited for a moment. Then I read the "article". Damn interweb got me again.
I misread it the same way but went on to talk to a colleague rather than actually reading correctly. So sorry for the false alarm.
Saw someone tweet that per radio reports Arian Foster was visiting the Patriots. Anybody else hear this?
If he did sign, I propose that it would be part of the Cancelling the Noise thread.