Sounds like that QB prospect in Jerry Maguire when he dumped him for another agent. "I just want to play football."
"I'll either surf or ski."
Sounds like that QB prospect in Jerry Maguire when he dumped him for another agent. "I just want to play football."
They should read the CBA.Guys on NFL Radio on Sirius seem to think Butler does NOT need to sign his tender, that NO would just take over his rights.
That said, I've found the guys that host some of those shows to be not very knowledgeable on some of this stuff, which strikes me as odd.
I ditto this!!Can't fault BB for offering what he thinks is fair value and can't fault Butler/his agent for trying to cash in. I love Butler forever for SB49 and wish him all the success in the world if he leaves.
Dave Roberts & Malcolm Butler never have to buy a drink in Boston.
Because I'm procrastinating at work...Okay, for the moment I'm buying Schefter on JG that nothing is happening. Let's get this one cooking again to help pass a slow Friday.
For one year I'd agree Cooks doesnt change the offense much, but I think Cooks would be a move to plan for the future without Edelman. He does have deep route speed though so it brings a little more versatility than someone like Amendola, who's probably gone.Because I'm procrastinating at work...
I feel like I'd rather have Butler/Gilmore instead of Cooks/Gilmore.
Realistically, how many more points/wins is Cooks going to give this offense? Maybe they score 2-4 more points a game. But isn't the possibility of having two #1 corners a lot more tantalizing?
I'm personally looking at this like dominoes. If Butler gets traded for Cooks, then JG is the future of the Patriots. BB wants JG to have a weapon for the next decade.
Yes, this is how I'm rationalizing this entire thing. No, I do not feel comfortable with you judging me.
I touched upon this in the other thread (Ryan to TN) but this does have all the makings of opening up space not only this year but also next when Jimmy G will be a highly paid backup for at least one season. This is what I've felt would be the case with Jimmy based on what he's shown even in his brief time in the lineup but these moves position us to do just that. Cooks is on a cheap 2-year deal so he's cheaper than Amendola right now and while Gilmore costs us more than Butler this season it will likely be cheaper next year plus you have the savings from Ryan to his seemingly low-cost replacement.Because I'm procrastinating at work...
I feel like I'd rather have Butler/Gilmore instead of Cooks/Gilmore.
Realistically, how many more points/wins is Cooks going to give this offense? Maybe they score 2-4 more points a game. But isn't the possibility of having two #1 corners a lot more tantalizing?
I'm personally looking at this like dominoes. If Butler gets traded for Cooks, then JG is the future of the Patriots. BB wants JG to have a weapon for the next decade.
Yes, this is how I'm rationalizing this entire thing. No, I do not feel comfortable with you judging me.
I think Bill likes his contract a lot too.Maybe they just like Cooks a lot?
There is an awful lot here I agree with.I touched upon this in the other thread (Ryan to TN) but this does have all the makings of opening up space not only this year but also next when Jimmy G will be a highly paid backup for at least one season. This is what I've felt would be the case with Jimmy based on what he's shown even in his brief time in the lineup but these moves position us to do just that. Cooks is on a cheap 2-year deal so he's cheaper than Amendola right now and while Gilmore costs us more than Butler this season it will likely be cheaper next year plus you have the savings from Ryan to his seemingly low-cost replacement.
These moves have a ton of financial planning involved in securing our most important position for the future but also giving us a chance to still win if Brady did go down over these next two seasons. What's the adage.....the backup QB position is the least important on your team until it isn't.
I think Bill likes his contract a lot too.
Seriously. Lock up Hightower then draft whoever. We're on to #6!Wow. Sign Hightower for $11 Million and take the next few weeks off.
Rex Ryan didn't win the offseason.
I hate to say it, but the thought crossed my mind as wellDoes this also make it more possible for Jimmy G to go to Cleveland for the 12th and a 2nd?
Maybe they think someone is going to offer Butler a deal, and they'll get a 1Butler and Cook?
BONER BONER BONER BONER.
Nothing yet -- lots of time left to make other moves.I wonder what this says about how the Patriots view this draft class
Many, including Boston beat writers. This is real news.Other confirmations yet?
Agreed, but right now they don't pick until the third roundNothing yet -- lots of time left to make other moves.
Does this also make it more possible for Jimmy G to go to Cleveland for the 12th and a 2nd?
Assuming an Amendola cut, they've got about 40 million left lololol.Nothing yet -- lots of time left to make other moves.
Bills Mafia?So, who would cover Cooks when they play the Bills?