2024 Free Agency and Free Agents Signings

[BigKen]

Falcons old friend joins Patriots in free agency

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Patriots are signing former Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins.

www.sportstalkatl.com

 

[Dude]

I think people are missing the point of what is being done here. IMO. Wolfe and Mayo had a sit down, Mayo identified 1. The players he wanted to retain, 2. Players he was willing to let walk. I would not be the least bit surprised if the Pats trade out at 3 and gain draft capital this year and next. Remember Mayo said "You don't have to spend it all in one year". By keeping the pieces you know work well and building through the draft for the next years this team can get a lot better. People tend to feel that if you don't land one or two of the most coveted Free Agents you are not making progress, I do not see that way at all.

Possibly, what is obvious is that it looks like a mid / long term strategy to get team back into synch. A few key pieces will do. Expectation: None just want to see the team improve.

Edit: And, the wasted 5 years in Brady’s shadow was unnecessary.

 

[Dude]

I agree. I'm not a Gilmore fan but I'd take him for a year and got O O O in the draft.Maybe a DE or LB late

I’m sure he could teach González a thing or two.

 

[Dude]

I guess the next question is. …
How do you rate, as a fan, this 2024 FA period:
A, B or C?
Hopefully there will be no D and F

- feel free to use +, -, etc

 

[YankeeRebel]

I guess the next question is. …
How do you rate, as a fan, this 2024 FA period:
A, B or C?
Hopefully there will be no D and F

- feel free to use +, -, etc

C I would have liked them to land Higgins or Ridley

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I agree. I'm not a Gilmore fan but I'd take him for a year and got O O O in the draft.Maybe a DE or LB late

I am not not a Gilmore fan.

His play when he was here was fantastic.
He was injured and refused to show he could still play while asking for a new contract.
He has played at a high level since, but I don't think it was the year he left here.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I am not not a Gilmore fan.

His play when he was here was fantastic.
He was injured and refused to show he could still play while asking for a new contract.
He has played at a high level since, but I don't think it was the year he left here.

But what about as a #2 Corner?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

But what about as a #2 Corner?

That's what I'm thinking. A good mentor and he said he would come back to NE.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

But what about as a #2 Corner?

Who's #2 now? Jonathan Jones?

Jones is quicker and faster, but Gilmore may be more talented and taller. Gilmore may get beat deep at his age. but I would take him back.
Revis had lost a step too when he helped win a SB.

 

[YankeeRebel]

2024 NFL free agency team-by-team grades: Steelers boldly improving roster; quiet Cowboys need improvement

Grading all 32 teams' offseason moves after the early start to free agency

www.cbssports.com

 

[BigKen]

Saw a great interview last night. The guy's face was blurred to keep him "secret".

His quote, "Buying an NFL Fee Agent is like buying gasoline. 87, 89 and 93 Octane." He called it our. "Regular, Mid-Grade, Premium."

"On day one, everyone is paying premium prices for premium and Mid-grade gas. After that, everyone is paying premium prices for regular."

The conversation then turned to the remaining free agents. He said that Stephon Gilmore was a mid-grade and is looking to play anywhere and some team will pay a regular price for him. Then he talked a bit about Jadevon Clowney and said that he still was playing near mid grade but he wanted premium money for an engine that wasn't worth it. He said a smart GM would offer him low grade money with a take it or leave it and tell him that it would be there until noon on April 25. His thoughts were that Clowney would take the regular money and a smart coach would play him on second and third downs where a pass was almost a necessity and not try to make him a three down defender.

I thought that the gas comparison was an excellent way to look at the draft too.

 

[BigKen]

The Patriots still have $49.3 million in salary cap space to work with overall. Would spending a couple million on FA RB Matt Breida be worth a gamble? He had over 2300 yds rushing for the Giants and 9 TDs as Saquan Barkley's backup, plus 120 pass receptions. He was probablythe second fastest player in the NFL from 2020 through 2023 behind Tyreek Hill.

Not suggesting anything, would like some opinions.

 

[Southieinnc]

The Patriots still have $49.3 million in salary cap space to work with overall. Would spending a couple million on FA RB Matt Breida be worth a gamble? He had over 2300 yds rushing for the Giants and 9 TDs as Saquan Barkley's backup, plus 120 pass receptions. He was probablythe second fastest player in the NFL from 2020 through 2023 behind Tyreek Hill.

Not suggesting anything, would like some opinions.

7 year running back ranked 65th RB in the league last year. I think we can get more value from a UDFA. We just let Zeke go and Pierre strong did pretty well in Cleveland. Rebuilding does not happen by buying RBs with the wheels falling off

 

[BigKen]

7 year running back ranked 65th RB in the league last year. I think we can get more value from a UDFA. We just let Zeke go and Pierre strong did pretty well in Cleveland. Rebuilding does not happen by buying RBs with the wheels falling off

Fair enough. I still think they'll get a LT come June and very possibly trade for a WR.

 

[BigKen]

Some decent ideas.

5 potential signings and trades for Patriots to upgrade at offensive tackle

Here are five potential offensive tackle moves for the Patriots ahead of the season

patriotswire.usatoday.com

 

[Southieinnc]

Some decent ideas.

5 potential signings and trades for Patriots to upgrade at offensive tackle

Here are five potential offensive tackle moves for the Patriots ahead of the season

patriotswire.usatoday.com

I would consider Jack Conklin and Kolton Miller. They would be trues upgrades. Expensive but OT's don't fall from trees!

 

[BigKen]

AND....................................The Kansas City Chiefs sign


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[Dude]

I would consider Jack Conklin and Kolton Miller. They would be trues upgrades. Expensive but OT's don't fall from trees!

Good read. I do hope they do something. Whatever happens, they need to scheme ways to get the ball out as quickly as possible.

 

[BigKen]

Broncos exploring trading WR Tim Patrick.

Watched this guy catch three difficult passes against the 49ers. He would be a perfect veteran addition to the Patriots. Give up the Falcons third rounder for him. He's worth the $10M per year, just for his locker room presence.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

AND....................................The Kansas City Chiefs sign


DRUM ROLL.......................................








JU-JU SMITH SHUSTER

Well...he'll be #3 or #4 receiver, he'll have a really good QB throwing the ball and...get this...o really good OL to protect that QB and make sure he has time to throw the ball accurately.

He'll put up decent numbers as a #3 or #4.