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The significance of this hire shouldn't be underestimated.

 
Husky25 said:
The significance of this hire shouldn't be underestimated.

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That was a huge get. Finally someone who can bring what Dante did all those years. They had to increase their offer to get him. Need him onboard now to help evaluate draft and FA OTs.
 
Waquoit said:
Do we know this or is it an assumption?
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From what I have heard Brady went to Krafts wedding this year the day before the Bucs had a game. Kraft did have Brady’s family sit with him in his suite when the Bucs came to Foxboro.
 
Waquoit said:
Do we know this or is it an assumption?
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We know. The whole rift was one of the most ridiculously made up things ever. Bill wanted to get younger at the position and didn't want to pay big money to a 40+ QB. Brady wanted to play in a less stressful environment and with a loaded offense. It was business, not personal.

www.masslive.com

Bill Belichick explains his ‘really good relationship’ with Tom Brady

Bill Belichick was in awe of Tom Brady during their time together in New England
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Mac Jones trade rumors. Bailey Zappe not ruled out as a starter.

Seems a QB may be in play in the April draft.
 
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I was listening to this live on the way home yesterday. I have no idea what the radio host Jones is aiming at.

Meg-O is 100% correct. Mac Jones is not a $40 million QB right now, but who cares? He is under Patriots' control at short money for two more seasons, before they are forced to decide on executing his 5th year option. Yes, he regressed last year. That much is totally obvious...under two coaches (One of whom coached Daniel Jones for three seasons) who had never coached offense, let alone called plays, before.

I have to believe this is just talking head fodder on a slow sports news day.

 
And then there's this:



Of Course the replies poor water on it, but it's still out there.
 
Husky25 said:
And then there's this:



Of Course the replies poor water on it, but it's still out there.
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That's laughable. The Pats are flush with picks and you don't trade the #15 pick, who was the best rookie QB two years ago, for multiple day two picks.
 
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BigErnMcCracken said:
So Meyers goes to Vegas for short money. Belichick must have his eye on some stud slot receiver from Tufts.
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DeAndre Hopkins is coming. You can almost bank on it. Meanwhile, Jimmy G is also headed to Vegas, so we can end that silly rumor.

They brought back Jonathan Jones, who is a bigger need than Meyers.

Dumped Jonnu Smith, saves $4.5 on the cap, and this TE class is really good. I expect the Pats to target the TE from Iowa, Sam LaPorta. He looks like a great fit.
 
This is a step in the right direction. Much more explosive than Meyers, vastly better YAC numbers, and slightly better overall catch %. Somebody who can do more than catch the ball and get tackled immediately. They've missed that in the slot since Edelman and Welker.

 
It’s really interesting. The Pats have played without a top 5-10 WR for 20 years outside of the years with Randy Moss. Juju is “fine” but he’s a fringe #1 and no DC in the league will
lose sleep gameplanning him.
 
Deepster said:
It’s really interesting. The Pats have played without a top 5-10 WR for 20 years outside of the years with Randy Moss. Juju is “fine” but he’s a fringe #1 and no DC in the league will
lose sleep gameplanning him.
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I think the #1 WR thing is oversold. Makes you easier to defend than three good WRs, plus a good TE. Which is what the Chiefs had last year. Depth at the position is more important. They need more to have that but Thornton could break out too.

I think they are still looking to trade for a WR. I think they draft LaPorta at TE if possible.
 
So far, no big new really. I like JuJu as an upgrade on Meyers. Robinson was a possible steal at RB. So much better catching the ball than Harris is. Geisiki is interesting. A hybrid TE, more like Hernandez. But he's good at those deep seam routes the Pats like. Good in the red zone too. Mills wasn't released, was restructured. Will be back at FS, which is his natural position.

 
Draft is in the books. Love the Gonzalex pick. Ideal addition. Like the White pick, but don't love it. He's insurance for Uche and eventually Judon and Wise. Mapu is an interesting pick. Certainly a superior athlete, but will BB really go small at ILB. Maybe. Andrews was a head scratcher unless they think David Andrews is retiring. Two other Guards was odd. Happy with the K and the P, and with the gamble on Boutte. He has a chance to far exceed his draft position. I didn't think any of the early round WRs were all that. Bolden could become a special teams ace. He's 6-2, 205 and ran a 4.31 40. Slater is gone after this season.
 
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September 24, 2023 the fun begins ends or something in between. It will be fun for someone.
 
boba said:
September 24, 2023 the fun begins ends or something in between. It will be fun for someone.
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Very tough schedule on paper, but not all those teams will end up living up to expectations. They never do.
 
Some good stuff from Mike Reiss. Apparently Demario Douglas might be a legit pick at WR in the 6th.

The OTA nonsense, all because Judge posted something on a message board and didn't make clear those were voluntary workshops. Just idiocy from the NFL. It was simply carelessness from Judge, not an attempt to "cheat".

www.espn.com

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze praises Patriots rookie WR Demario Douglas

Freeze says Douglas -- a diminutive sixth-rounder who played for Freeze at Liberty -- could start for Auburn right now.
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HuskyHawk said:
Some good stuff from Mike Reiss. Apparently Demario Douglas might be a legit pick at WR in the 6th.

The OTA nonsense, all because Judge posted something on a message board and didn't make clear those were voluntary workshops. Just idiocy from the NFL. It was simply carelessness from Judge, not an attempt to "cheat".

www.espn.com

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze praises Patriots rookie WR Demario Douglas

Freeze says Douglas -- a diminutive sixth-rounder who played for Freeze at Liberty -- could start for Auburn right now.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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I remember him against UConn, get that guy into space forget it.

As far as Judge is concerned he’s an idiot and Belichick is an idiot for putting trust in him.
 
Have to love the mojo here.

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First pre-season game tonight. Might be heavy rain and wind. Don't expect many starters but there so many intriguing rookies and other guys fighting for roster spots that I'll be curious to see what they do. The two 6th round WR could both end up on the roster and look like absolute steals. So does Mapu in round 3. White chose #99 and he's going to be a beast. Gonzalaz has been everything we hoped.
 
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Cannot believe they signed Zeke. He’s fat and cooked and only devalues Stevenson at the goal line. Pretty clear NE is no longer a destination spot and is now a “plan b”.
 
Deepster said:
Cannot believe they signed Zeke. He’s fat and cooked and only devalues Stevenson at the goal line. Pretty clear NE is no longer a destination spot and is now a “plan b”.
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Wishful thinking. He’s a tough runner and is very good in short yardage still. He’s also become a very good pass blocker and a solid receiver. I suspect he will be very motivated to prove Dallas wrong. Good signing on a reasonable one year deal.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Wishful thinking. He’s a tough runner and is very good in short yardage still. He’s also become a very good pass blocker and a solid receiver. I suspect he will be very motivated to prove Dallas wrong. Good signing on a reasonable one year deal.
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I don't think it's "wishful thinking" at all. His yards per carry have slid every year since 2017. 4.7 - 4.5 - 4.0 - 4.2 - 3.8. He has been under 1,000 yds 2 of the last 3 years and had 1,002 the year he did top it.

As for a receiver? Last year he had 17 catches for 92 yds and 0 TD's. In 4 games, he totaled 10 catches for 90 yds. In the other 11 games he totaled 7 catches for 14 yds. He's not a good receiving back.

If you want to pay 6m for a guy to convert 3rd and 1's? Fine. But you're not getting anything more than that on a consistent basis.
 
Deepster said:
I don't think it's "wishful thinking" at all. His yards per carry have slid every year since 2017. 4.7 - 4.5 - 4.0 - 4.2 - 3.8. He has been under 1,000 yds 2 of the last 3 years and had 1,002 the year he did top it.

As for a receiver? Last year he had 17 catches for 92 yds and 0 TD's. In 4 games, he totaled 10 catches for 90 yds. In the other 11 games he totaled 7 catches for 14 yds. He's not a good receiving back.

If you want to pay 6m for a guy to convert 3rd and 1's? Fine. But you're not getting anything more than that on a consistent basis.
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Zeke is terrible. If the Pats signed you @HuskyHawk would come here and tell us how smart of a move it is.
 
So a lot happening this week. I love the claim on Matt Corral and move of Zappe to the Practice Squad. Zappe has looked awful. Corral was a guy with a near 1st round grade who has just been unlucky with injuries. I wanted the Pats to draft him. Glad they can keep Cunningham too, he will help as a scout QB. If Corral is healthy, I'd expect a trade of Zappe once a team loses a QB to injury.

Exciting that both 6th round WRs made the roster and both look like legit NFL WRs. What an incredible draft this was. Keion White looks like an absolute beast up front.
 
HuskyHawk said:
So a lot happening this week. I love the claim on Matt Corral and move of Zappe to the Practice Squad. Zappe has looked awful. Corral was a guy with a near 1st round grade who has just been unlucky with injuries. I wanted the Pats to draft him. Glad they can keep Cunningham too, he will help as a scout QB. If Corral is healthy, I'd expect a trade of Zappe once a team loses a QB to injury.

Exciting that both 6th round WRs made the roster and both look like legit NFL WRs. What an incredible draft this was. Keion White looks like an absolute beast up front.
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Ha, the one guy in the world pumping up the Matt Coral signing. Sorry bud

 
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