2022 NE Patriots Roster

[Southieinnc]

Julio Jones being released after an injury plagued season in Tennessee.

Kick the tires or he's washed up?

Titans release WR Julio Jones after injury-plagued year in Tennessee

Jones had a career-low 434 receiving yards last season.

www.yahoo.com

Hell no!

 

[Southieinnc]

Kind of a head scratcher. Figured NE would retain him?
Skippy must really like him?

Skippy had a lot of work to do. He is taking some shortcuts.
Flores did the same thing and cut most of those types at the end of the year......

 

[Southieinnc]

Report: Patriots closing in on deal to re-sign linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley

Ja'Whaun Bentley is coming off a career year and the Patriots needed depth at linebacker.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[ohiopatsfan]

While it is still early in free agency, BB's lack of action/results is at least a little concerning. The current roster is arguably weaker than the one that got blown out of the playoffs. Some are saying BB may be mentally tanking 2022 and looking to 2023 to make a playoff run. I don't think that is the case but I do have my concerns. Is BB using 2022 to evaluate the effect of a coaching staff with no official coordinators? The man generally has a plan, although sometimes they seem counter intuitive. I will just wait and see what unfolds. Hope he has a rabbit or two to pull out of his hat.

 

[BigKen]

Bentley got 2 yrs/$9M

I will just wait and see what unfolds. Hope he has a rabbit or two to pull out of his hat.

Bill has very little money to play with. He can't sign any of the top players because no one is willing to play cheap anymore. Even the Chiefs are starting to get nervous and paid JuJu Smith Shuster $10M to be the third or fourth target for Mahomes.

Don't expect to see any signings until the middle of next week, when the players remaining out there realize that the big money has been spent and finding a new home will be critical before teams start concentrating on the upcoming draft. He'll get a couple of guys on the cheap. Most likely an OL and an aging CB like Haden.

 

[Southieinnc]

While it is still early in free agency, BB's lack of action/results is at least a little concerning. The current roster is arguably weaker than the one that got blown out of the playoffs. Some are saying BB may be mentally tanking 2022 and looking to 2023 to make a playoff run. I don't think that is the case but I do have my concerns. Is BB using 2022 to evaluate the effect of a coaching staff with no official coordinators? The man generally has a plan, although sometimes they seem counter intuitive. I will just wait and see what unfolds. Hope he has a rabbit or two to pull out of his hat.

Welcome to the annual "sky is falling" posting flurry. Get in line!

 

[Southieinnc]

Trent Brown: Latest updates on Seahawks’ pursuit of free agent OT

Here's the latest on the pursuit, with updates from a couple of Patriots beat writers.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[BigKen]

Something to read in a Saturday afternoon:

The best remaining free agents available for the Patriots

Here’s a look at some of the best options (and the bit fits) for the Patriots that remain in free agency.

patriotswire.usatoday.com

 

[nefansince75]

Welcome to the annual "sky is falling" posting flurry. Get in line!

That's horrible advice. BK is at the front and refuses to leave the window.

 

[molsaniceman]

Speaking to the German Press Agency, Raiders FB Jakob Johnson said that the Patriots informed him he wouldn't be re-signed "because they will no longer have my position on the roster."​

Josh McDaniels' desertion to Las Vegas appears to have shaken up New England's offensive design a little bit. This could be interesting news for a number of their skill position players -- less time with fullbacks could mean more snaps for tight ends and wideouts, smaller personnel could mean more of a space game for their running backs, and so on. Pats beat writer Mike Reiss compared Jonnu Smith's playing time (46.8% of snaps) with Johnson's (27.9%) and noted that for the money, Smith simply wasn't being used enough. That could change in 2022

 

[Yankee Traveler]

This is good news.

Trent Brown Re-Signing With Patriots, Giving Massive Boost To O-Line

The New England Patriots lost two starting offensive linemen during the opening week of NFL free agency. They won't lose a third.

nesn.com

 

[Southieinnc]

NFL Rumors: Patriots host CB Malcolm Butler for free-agent tryout

The Patriots reportedly are considering a reunion with Malcolm Butler, as they'll host the Super Bowl XLIX hero for a workout Monday, per The Boston Globe's Ben Volin.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[YankeeRebel]

NFL Rumors: Patriots host CB Malcolm Butler for free-agent tryout

The Patriots reportedly are considering a reunion with Malcolm Butler, as they'll host the Super Bowl XLIX hero for a workout Monday, per The Boston Globe's Ben Volin.

sports.yahoo.com

One play wonder, I can pass on this

 

[Southieinnc]

One play wonder, I can pass on this

While Butler sat out the 2021 season, he was a very effective player for Tennessee in 2020, racking up 100 tackles, four interceptions and 14 passes defensed in 16 starts.

 

[Southieinnc]

One play wonder, I can pass on this

• Is Malcolm Butler a good cornerback? Pro Football Focus gave Butler a 71.6 overall grade for the 2020 season. He ranked as the No. 15 cornerback in the league, according to PFF, a jump from his No. 21 ranking in 2019.

 

[YankeeRebel]

While Butler sat out the 2021 season, he was a very effective player for Tennessee in 2020, racking up 100 tackles, four interceptions and 14 passes defensed in 16 starts.

• Is Malcolm Butler a good cornerback? Pro Football Focus gave Butler a 71.6 overall grade for the 2020 season. He ranked as the No. 15 cornerback in the league, according to PFF, a jump from his No. 21 ranking in 2019.

I guess I stand corrected. Yeah okay kick the tires depends on what the cost would be at this point.

 

[Southieinnc]

I guess I stand corrected. Yeah okay kick the tires depends on what the cost would be at this point.

I don't know either. Vet minimum prove it deal would make it more appetizing.
I will have to wait for BB and BigKen to decide.....

 

[YankeeRebel]

I don't know either. Vet minimum prove it deal would make it more appetizing.
I will have to wait for BB and BigKen to decide.....

Well I am certain BB will not overpay.

 

[nefansince75]

One play wonder, I can pass on this

One play wonder, sure, but name any better play by a "one play wonder" ever... Not that I actually agree with that assessment. He did make a pro bowl then got a bit disillusioned by thinking somehow that BB would be the one who paid him. In the end, he got his money.

If BB says he can play then in BB I trust.

 

[BigKen]

Neither will I.

Sign him for a one year min. and it's great insurance.