2023 Free Agency and Trades

[Yankee Traveler]

I say we need a true ! b/c we no longer have Brady. TB12 was a blessing he made WRs better I don't think Mac can do that, so we need to up his supporting cast.

Not sure I trust Mac's deep ball accuracy and velocity to truly utilize a deep threat #1.
Somebody like...Calvin Johnson maybe where he could outmuscle any one around him to catch anything that is close or Larry Fitzgerald, not a burner but immensely consistent and a perfect route runner.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Not sure I trust Mac's deep ball accuracy and velocity to truly utilize a deep threat #1.
Somebody like...Calvin Johnson maybe where he could outmuscle any one around him to catch anything that is close or Larry Fitzgerald, not a burner but immensely consistent and a perfect route runner.

A number 1 is not solely about being a burner, as you eluded to. I think Mac is pretty accurate up to 45 yards

 

[cheerupcharlie]

 

[nefansince75]

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I wonder what the Bill's will do for the other two thirds of the season.

 

[cheerupcharlie]

I wonder what the Bill's will do for the other two thirds of the season.

I won’t lie… I liked Harris. But always dinged up and Stevenson is just a superior RB

 

[Dude]

I won’t lie… I liked Harris. But always dinged up and Stevenson is just a superior RB

Harris delivered some good moments, but … not the best offense to support. Stevenson looks great, they need to go by committee as always to give him breathers. Seems like that is in order.

 

[nefansince75]

I won’t lie… I liked Harris. But always dinged up and Stevenson is just a superior RB

I liked him too but he certainly lacked one important ability, avail-ability.

 

[Southieinnc]

I won’t lie… I liked Harris. But always dinged up and Stevenson is just a superior RB

Bye bye average running back!

 

[Southieinnc]

 

[BigKen]

Doesn't look like BB has much money left in the piggy bank.​

The signings below add up to $66.2 with two unknown contract amounts.​

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Free agent signings​

• Mike Gesicki, tight end (one year, up to $ 9 million)
• Daniel Ekuale, defensive tackle (one year, money TBD)
• James Robinson, running back (two years, $ 8 million)
• JuJu Smith-Schuster, wide receiver (three years, $ 33 million)
• Riley Reiff, offensive tackle (one year, $ 5 million)
• Calvin Anderson, offensive tackle (two years, money TBD)
• Chris Board, linebacker/special teamer (two years, up to $ 6.7 million)

Patriots free agent re-signings​

• Jalen Mills, cornerback (one year, up to $ 6.1 million)
• Cody Davis, special teamer (one year, money TBD)
• Joe Cardona, long snapper (four years, money TBD)
• Mack Wilson, linebacker (one year, up to $ 2.2 million)
• Jabrill Peppers, safety (two years, up to $ 11 million)
• Myles Bryant, cornerback (one year, $ 2.6 million RFA tender)
• Jonathan Jones, cornerback (two years, $ 19 million)
• Carl Davis, defensive tackle (one year, money TBD)
• Raekwon McMillan, linebacker (one year, $ 2.2 million)
• James Ferentz, center (one year, $ 1.2 million)
• Conor McDermott, offensive tackle (two years, $ 3.6 million)
• Matthew Slater, special teamer (one year, $ 2.6 million)

 

[YankeeRebel]

Doesn't look like BB has much money left in the piggy bank.​

The signings below add up to $66.2 with two unknown contract amounts.​

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Free agent signings​

• Mike Gesicki, tight end (one year, up to $ 9 million)
• Daniel Ekuale, defensive tackle (one year, money TBD)
• James Robinson, running back (two years, $ 8 million)
• JuJu Smith-Schuster, wide receiver (three years, $ 33 million)
• Riley Reiff, offensive tackle (one year, $ 5 million)
• Calvin Anderson, offensive tackle (two years, money TBD)
• Chris Board, linebacker/special teamer (two years, up to $ 6.7 million)

Patriots free agent re-signings​

• Jalen Mills, cornerback (one year, up to $ 6.1 million)
• Cody Davis, special teamer (one year, money TBD)
• Joe Cardona, long snapper (four years, money TBD)
• Mack Wilson, linebacker (one year, up to $ 2.2 million)
• Jabrill Peppers, safety (two years, up to $ 11 million)
• Myles Bryant, cornerback (one year, $ 2.6 million RFA tender)
• Jonathan Jones, cornerback (two years, $ 19 million)
• Carl Davis, defensive tackle (one year, money TBD)
• Raekwon McMillan, linebacker (one year, $ 2.2 million)
• James Ferentz, center (one year, $ 1.2 million)
• Conor McDermott, offensive tackle (two years, $ 3.6 million)
• Matthew Slater, special teamer (one year, $ 2.6 million)

And there will very likely be cuts too. I cannot see anymore FA signings anyway

 

[cheerupcharlie]

The Patriots have been busy. That’s 19 total new and resigned players.

 

[YankeeRebel]

The Patriots have been busy. That’s 19 total new and resigned players.

A lot of one year deal which strikes me as these signings are not the long term solution. Seems to me we made efforts to get better this year but there is nothing here that makes this team a SB contender. Seems with these signings and 11 picks BB is leaning towards getting better immediately and but rebuilding long term through the draft. I still feel BB will take 5 or 6 players from the draft and work for more draft capital next year.

More quick fix than long term solution

 

[BigKen]

A lot of one year deal which strikes me as these signings are not the long term solution. Seems to me we made efforts to get better this year but there is nothing here that makes this team a SB contender. Seems with these signings and 11 picks BB is leaning towards getting better immediately and but rebuilding long term through the draft. I still feel BB will take 5 or 6 players from the draft and work for more draft capital next year.

More quick fix than long term solution

AND only the top 51 salaries count against the cap. He can continue to sign cheap players as long as they make less than the top 51.

 

[cheerupcharlie]

Well… he does know Skippy’s system

 

[Southieinnc]

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Well… he does know Skippy’s system

2 year?????? WTF?

 

[Yankee Traveler]

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Well… he does know Skippy’s system

And Danny Amendola as a WR coach.

 

[BigKen]

I can't see BB having 4 QBs on the roster, especially a veteran clipboard holder.

New England Patriots 'have investigated' bringing in veteran QB: 3 logical targets

The New England Patriots have been looking into adding a veteran QB this off-season. We look at three logical options on the open market.

sportsnaut.com

 

[YankeeRebel]

I can't see BB having 4 QBs on the roster, especially a veteran clipboard holder.

New England Patriots 'have investigated' bringing in veteran QB: 3 logical targets

The New England Patriots have been looking into adding a veteran QB this off-season. We look at three logical options on the open market.

sportsnaut.com

Me neither but with Mac in year three a prove your worth it year a rookies makes more sense to me.

 

[Southieinnc]

I can't see BB having 4 QBs on the roster, especially a veteran clipboard holder.

New England Patriots 'have investigated' bringing in veteran QB: 3 logical targets

The New England Patriots have been looking into adding a veteran QB this off-season. We look at three logical options on the open market.

sportsnaut.com

Yes but, They're still looking for things to write and we're still looking for things to read!