2015 Offseason: Non-Revis Edition
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MillarTime said:
And he is super cheap, which means you're probably looking at a 3rd rounder or so, but it may be worth it. If they'd take the Talib comp pick (assuming comp picks are tradeable), I'd do that in a heartbeat.
I would like Stills too, though given the current roster, I'd rather swap a 3 or 4 for Keenan Lewis.
Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN
Source w/ knowledge of situation: #Saints appear to be shopping everyone but Drew Brees and Brandin Cooks. Complete retool.
Source w/ knowledge of situation: #Saints appear to be shopping everyone but Drew Brees and Brandin Cooks. Complete retool.
Jeff Howe @jeffphowe 3m3 minutes ago
The Patriots have expressed interest in acquiring guard Evan Mathis from the Eagles in a trade, according to a source.
The Patriots have expressed interest in acquiring guard Evan Mathis from the Eagles in a trade, according to a source.
Reggie would be a fantastic change of pace back in this offense. I'm surprised there's no talk of Tyler Gaffney when talking about RBs on the roster. Right now its Blount, Bolden, White, Gray and Gaffney.
wibi said:
I don't understand, but if true there are a lot of guys that would interest me. Akiem Hicks, Terron Armstead, and I'd take a shot at Cameron Jordan and Kenny Vaccaro too.
Super Nomario said:
Looks to me like two things. First, and most obviously, a housecleaning. Second, as to Browner, have to imagine they like idea of him setting a different tone for the defense/being a leader---I can't imagine another reason you'd sign him for that much money.
From Mike Reiss's most recent chat:
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/51649/patriots-with-mike-reiss
4 catches per game for his career - averages to 64 per 16 game season. He has caught a lot of passes.
He caught 88 balls his rookie year, and he's been good for 40-50 lately. FootballOutsiders considers him average to below-average last few years. I would think it would be a total scouting decision if they thought his playstyle could be better utilized with Brady in this offense versus Matt Stafford, Ryan Tannehill and Matt Moore throwing him the ball the previous four years. I think I'd rather have Pierre Thomas (or Percy Harvin) or just see what they have with White/Gaffney in that pass-catching role.
Whoever is in that role has to block a little also. I wouldn't think Harvin would be signed as a Vereen replacement. And Harvin supposedly wants to be assured that he's being signed to be more of a traditional WR rather than a swiss army knife type player.
I see Jordan as more of a 3-4 DE who can kick inside to DT on passing downs. I don't think his skill set is redundant.Ed Hillel said:
I think Jordan would play a lot, because I think Jordan would probably be the best DL they have. But it's probably fair to say those snaps would come at the expense of someone(s) they've invested quite a bit in.Ed Hillel said:
Mark Daniels@MarkDanielsPJ
Patriots sign linebacker Jonathan Freeny, per the NFL's transaction wire. He's from Rutgers fyi
This link talks about the Vikings possibly moving Cordarelle Patterson: http://www.dailynorseman.com/2015/3/12/8205235/report-minnesota-vikings-attempting-to-move-cordarrelle-patterson
Their frustration is that he can't pick up the offense, which of course likely means he wouldn't be a fit in NE. However, the article also mentions that this offseason, Patterson was going to spend some time working out with Troy Brown: http://vikingsterritory.com/2015/rumors/rumor-troy-brown-the-guy-mentoring-cordarrelle-patterson
Just thought it was interesting.
Their frustration is that he can't pick up the offense, which of course likely means he wouldn't be a fit in NE. However, the article also mentions that this offseason, Patterson was going to spend some time working out with Troy Brown: http://vikingsterritory.com/2015/rumors/rumor-troy-brown-the-guy-mentoring-cordarrelle-patterson
Just thought it was interesting.
Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett 9m9 minutes ago
I'm told there is no meeting scheduled between #Saints and RB Reggie Bush. Not sure if that means no interest at all.
I'm told there is no meeting scheduled between #Saints and RB Reggie Bush. Not sure if that means no interest at all.
https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/576385914651455488
That's frustrating. Now I don't know what the can do at CB to field a good group.
That's frustrating. Now I don't know what the can do at CB to field a good group.
https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/576385914651455488Phragle said:
link to tweet
That's frustrating. Now I don't know what the can do at CB to field a good group.
I would have liked him but he really wouldn't be embraced here because of his views. I wonder how DC will feel about his views on Gay Teammates.
That's understandable.
I'm starting to wonder if BB has any real interest in Evan Mathis, or if he's just trying to help Kelly and hurt the Dolphins. I believe that the rumors started with the Dolphins trying to trade for Mathis, then we heard the Pats were interested, next it was close to done, and now nothing for 20 hours. Maybe Chip asked BB to help leverage more out of the Dolphins when they wouldn't close the deal, and BB has no real interest in Mathis?
I'm starting to wonder if BB has any real interest in Evan Mathis, or if he's just trying to help Kelly and hurt the Dolphins. I believe that the rumors started with the Dolphins trying to trade for Mathis, then we heard the Pats were interested, next it was close to done, and now nothing for 20 hours. Maybe Chip asked BB to help leverage more out of the Dolphins when they wouldn't close the deal, and BB has no real interest in Mathis?
I think there are a few possibilities, some unsatisfying, some risky, but some that could produce an acceptable secondary. For instance:Phragle said:
1) McCourty back to CB: The PFW guys talked about this. I'm not really a fan, as I think it takes the one very good player in our secondary away from his best position, but it's a possibility. Still, I think Chung/Harmon/Wilson would be a more acceptable pairing at S than Butler/Ryan/Arrington/Dennard(?) would be at CB.
2) Unsexy veteran -- Mathis, Carlos Rogers, etc. I think these guys have value, especially in limited roles/specific schemes where they aren't asked to do too much. I'm thinking of someone like Otis Smith, who had a great '01 season as a 36-year-old with the Pats. There are also the notable flops -- Shawn Springs, etc.
3) Draftee (PJ Williams from FSU?). It's a weak class according to everyone, but there's a real chance someone will turn out to be good, right?
Yes, sorry, I included that in the other thread but forgot it here.
The Saints are doing weird stuff and have 15sh DBs on their roster, so something has to give.
I also think a team like the Chiefs needs to shed salary, and given Reid & BB's history there could be a match.
The Saints are doing weird stuff and have 15sh DBs on their roster, so something has to give.
I also think a team like the Chiefs needs to shed salary, and given Reid & BB's history there could be a match.
They used him in man coverage more in 2014, in passing situations moving him to the box (usually against TEs) with Harmon deep. And he's played whole games at CB as recently as the last couple weeks of the 2012 season. But on the other hand, they put in Butler on the biggest play of the season rather than leave McCourty in and shift him to CB. I think plan A will be to cycle through the CB options with McCourty as S and only shift him if nothing's working.dynomite said:
I think a combo of 2 and 3 makes sense.dynomite said:
I just wrote up a profile on Kevin Johnson from Wake Forest for ITP. He's not really a fit for the kind of press-man scheme they were running last year, but he's good in off-man and in zone and he's got good size (6'0", though with just 31" arms). He killed the Combine - just a 4.52 40, but top five in all the jumping and agility drills. I think a lot of the draft sites have him as more of a second-rounder but I don't think he'd be a stretch at #32.
I also wanted a chance to post my favorite clip of his, something I couldn't really fit in the article. He's not a great run defender, but this was a nice play (takes on a block from the RG, keeps edge, and helps on tackle):
Assuming he is doing anything on behalf of the Pats, isn't it less likely that Troy Brown is teaching Patterson the offense than gauging whether he has the ability to pick it up?MillarTime said:
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Ian Rapoport @RapSheet now6 seconds ago
#Browns & DE John Hughes reached a deal on a contract extension, source said. It’s a 4-year deal worth $14.4M in new money, pending physical
#Browns & DE John Hughes reached a deal on a contract extension, source said. It’s a 4-year deal worth $14.4M in new money, pending physical
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It’s a 5-year deal for the #Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger
It’s a 5-year deal for the #Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger