2024 Free Agency and Free Agents Signings

[BigKen]

He was not less effective. We wer not using him in an effective manor

That may be, but he wasn't the same disruptive player he was in '22. What you say places more and more blame on the coaching staff for not using him or placing him in a better position to be more effective.

 

[Southieinnc]

That may be, but he wasn't the same disruptive player he was in '22. What you say places more and more blame on the coaching staff for not using him or placing him in a better position to be more effective.

Not looking for blame. He was not fitting our scheme. Could they make the scheme fit?????

 

[BigKen]

Could they make the scheme fit?????

Again, a coaching issue. BB knew the walls were caving in and BOB had to know that if BB got the axe he would also. He never made any adjustments and stuck with what he was doing. He had Douglas trying to do everything on every play and should have tried to take advantage of his speed and route running ability.

2022 and 2023 were just plain brutal. Out with the old blood and a transfusion has begun.

 

[BigKen]

Teams face a very heavy penalty if they attempt to speak with either a player who will be a free agent or even talk to his agent. Then again it depends on what team does it.

Word is starting to circulate that the NYJ are already sniffing around up coming FA OTs such as, you guessed it, Trent Brown. The Jets wouldn't do anything that underhanded, would they?? If it's true, you know that teams like the ones below would blow a gasket.

These guys will be cutting players to get under the cap and trying to resign their own. The Jets only have $7.5M under the cap. So why are they risking being fined and possibly losing their first round pick, if Goodell was so inclined.

23	Seattle Seahawks	46	26.59	$250,172,045	$254,494	$250,426,539	$-799,027	$250,426,539	$-799,027
24	Green Bay Packers	61	25.7	$252,392,131	$5,638,128	$250,875,259	$349,745	$258,030,259	$-6,805,255
25	Dallas Cowboys	61	26.48	$267,969,455	$7,266,498	$267,600,953	$-14,298,985	$275,235,953	$-21,933,985
26	Cleveland Browns	57	26.63	$282,813,664	$14,972,779	$293,811,443	$-20,621,189	$297,786,443	$-24,596,189
27	Pittsburgh Steelers	67	26.42	$270,900,558	$301,115	$260,071,673	$-14,549,233	$271,201,673	$-25,679,233
28	Denver Broncos	58	26.6	$263,179,216	$11,744,789	$269,359,005	$-25,732,601	$274,924,005	$-31,297,601
29	Los Angeles Chargers	48	26.28	$269,993,107	$24,536,666	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735
30	Miami Dolphins	46	26.93	$285,165,461	$10,315,906	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377
31	Buffalo Bills	58	27.41	$298,526,874	$574,960	$294,331,834	$-51,831,834	$299,101,834	$-56,601,834
32	New Orleans Saints	55	27.44	$329,340,396	$2,840,953	$329,001,349	$-82,845,847	$332,181,349	$-86,025,847

 

[Southieinnc]

Teams face a very heavy penalty if they attempt to speak with either a player who will be a free agent or even talk to his agent. Then again it depends on what team does it.

Word is starting to circulate that the NYJ are already sniffing around up coming FA OTs such as, you guessed it, Trent Brown. The Jets wouldn't do anything that underhanded, would they?? If it's true, you know that teams like the ones below would blow a gasket.

These guys will be cutting players to get under the cap and trying to resign their own. The Jets only have $7.5M under the cap. So why are they risking being fined and possibly losing their first round pick, if Goodell was so inclined.

23	Seattle Seahawks	46	26.59	$250,172,045	$254,494	$250,426,539	$-799,027	$250,426,539	$-799,027
24	Green Bay Packers	61	25.7	$252,392,131	$5,638,128	$250,875,259	$349,745	$258,030,259	$-6,805,255
25	Dallas Cowboys	61	26.48	$267,969,455	$7,266,498	$267,600,953	$-14,298,985	$275,235,953	$-21,933,985
26	Cleveland Browns	57	26.63	$282,813,664	$14,972,779	$293,811,443	$-20,621,189	$297,786,443	$-24,596,189
27	Pittsburgh Steelers	67	26.42	$270,900,558	$301,115	$260,071,673	$-14,549,233	$271,201,673	$-25,679,233
28	Denver Broncos	58	26.6	$263,179,216	$11,744,789	$269,359,005	$-25,732,601	$274,924,005	$-31,297,601
29	Los Angeles Chargers	48	26.28	$269,993,107	$24,536,666	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735
30	Miami Dolphins	46	26.93	$285,165,461	$10,315,906	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377
31	Buffalo Bills	58	27.41	$298,526,874	$574,960	$294,331,834	$-51,831,834	$299,101,834	$-56,601,834
32	New Orleans Saints	55	27.44	$329,340,396	$2,840,953	$329,001,349	$-82,845,847	$332,181,349	$-86,025,847

Goodwill is a Jets fan. They get a pass…..

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Teams face a very heavy penalty if they attempt to speak with either a player who will be a free agent or even talk to his agent. Then again it depends on what team does it.

Word is starting to circulate that the NYJ are already sniffing around up coming FA OTs such as, you guessed it, Trent Brown. The Jets wouldn't do anything that underhanded, would they?? If it's true, you know that teams like the ones below would blow a gasket.

These guys will be cutting players to get under the cap and trying to resign their own. The Jets only have $7.5M under the cap. So why are they risking being fined and possibly losing their first round pick, if Goodell was so inclined.

23	Seattle Seahawks	46	26.59	$250,172,045	$254,494	$250,426,539	$-799,027	$250,426,539	$-799,027
24	Green Bay Packers	61	25.7	$252,392,131	$5,638,128	$250,875,259	$349,745	$258,030,259	$-6,805,255
25	Dallas Cowboys	61	26.48	$267,969,455	$7,266,498	$267,600,953	$-14,298,985	$275,235,953	$-21,933,985
26	Cleveland Browns	57	26.63	$282,813,664	$14,972,779	$293,811,443	$-20,621,189	$297,786,443	$-24,596,189
27	Pittsburgh Steelers	67	26.42	$270,900,558	$301,115	$260,071,673	$-14,549,233	$271,201,673	$-25,679,233
28	Denver Broncos	58	26.6	$263,179,216	$11,744,789	$269,359,005	$-25,732,601	$274,924,005	$-31,297,601
29	Los Angeles Chargers	48	26.28	$269,993,107	$24,536,666	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735
30	Miami Dolphins	46	26.93	$285,165,461	$10,315,906	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377
31	Buffalo Bills	58	27.41	$298,526,874	$574,960	$294,331,834	$-51,831,834	$299,101,834	$-56,601,834
32	New Orleans Saints	55	27.44	$329,340,396	$2,840,953	$329,001,349	$-82,845,847	$332,181,349	$-86,025,847

Fucking sweet that the only AFC East team with cap space is the Patriots.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Teams face a very heavy penalty if they attempt to speak with either a player who will be a free agent or even talk to his agent. Then again it depends on what team does it.

Word is starting to circulate that the NYJ are already sniffing around up coming FA OTs such as, you guessed it, Trent Brown. The Jets wouldn't do anything that underhanded, would they?? If it's true, you know that teams like the ones below would blow a gasket.

These guys will be cutting players to get under the cap and trying to resign their own. The Jets only have $7.5M under the cap. So why are they risking being fined and possibly losing their first round pick, if Goodell was so inclined.

23	Seattle Seahawks	46	26.59	$250,172,045	$254,494	$250,426,539	$-799,027	$250,426,539	$-799,027
24	Green Bay Packers	61	25.7	$252,392,131	$5,638,128	$250,875,259	$349,745	$258,030,259	$-6,805,255
25	Dallas Cowboys	61	26.48	$267,969,455	$7,266,498	$267,600,953	$-14,298,985	$275,235,953	$-21,933,985
26	Cleveland Browns	57	26.63	$282,813,664	$14,972,779	$293,811,443	$-20,621,189	$297,786,443	$-24,596,189
27	Pittsburgh Steelers	67	26.42	$270,900,558	$301,115	$260,071,673	$-14,549,233	$271,201,673	$-25,679,233
28	Denver Broncos	58	26.6	$263,179,216	$11,744,789	$269,359,005	$-25,732,601	$274,924,005	$-31,297,601
29	Los Angeles Chargers	48	26.28	$269,993,107	$24,536,666	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735	$294,529,773	$-44,023,735
30	Miami Dolphins	46	26.93	$285,165,461	$10,315,906	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377	$295,481,367	$-51,245,377
31	Buffalo Bills	58	27.41	$298,526,874	$574,960	$294,331,834	$-51,831,834	$299,101,834	$-56,601,834
32	New Orleans Saints	55	27.44	$329,340,396	$2,840,953	$329,001,349	$-82,845,847	$332,181,349	$-86,025,847

Where did you hear this?

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Where did you hear this?

A friend of a friend of a friend who's kid goes to school with the cousin of a kid who's mom works part time as a concession stand worker at Gillette.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Where did you hear this?

 

[BigKen]

Where did you hear this?

ESPN during the hourly coverage of the Super Bowl.

The commentator said, "Every team talks to agents all during the season and off season and the Jets, among others, have been talking to agents here in Las Vegas including Trent Brown and Donovan Smith's agents." (I'm paraphrasing, not exact wording). NFL Network isn't afraid to do a little finger pointing either. I just can't spend all of my waking hours watching all of the drivel.

 

[BigKen]

Verry interesting and very scary. Morse put this out at 5:00 am this morning

MORSE: Patriots Mock Draft #2 - Post College All-Star Games

When asked whether or not PFF’s Mock Drafts are accurate or not, this was the answer I received. While PFF’s mock drafts provide valuable insights, their accuracy varies. No mock draft can perfectly predict the real draft outcomes. However, PFF’s analysts use their expertise to make informed...

www.patsfans.com

 

[Southieinnc]

Verry interesting and very scary. Morse put this out at 5:00 am this morning

MORSE: Patriots Mock Draft #2 - Post College All-Star Games

When asked whether or not PFF’s Mock Drafts are accurate or not, this was the answer I received. While PFF’s mock drafts provide valuable insights, their accuracy varies. No mock draft can perfectly predict the real draft outcomes. However, PFF’s analysts use their expertise to make informed...

www.patsfans.com

Wow! That is very interesting.
I liked the grading of our free agents.
Draft was wild!

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Wow! That is very interesting.
I liked the grading of our free agents.
Draft was wild!

My heart is set on a franchise QB with the #3 pick.

They're going to beak my heart, aren't they?

 

[Yankee Traveler]

They're going to beak my heart, aren't they?

 

[nefansince75]

My heart is set on a franchise QB with the #3 pick.

They're going to beak my heart, aren't they?

While they're at they'll stab it, cut it out and stomp all over it.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Still a rumor, but he may be off the list...

Potential Patriots free agency target Tee Higgins expected to get franchise-tagged by Bengals

Higgins turned 25 in January.

www.patspulpit.com

 

[BigKen]

We've all expressed opinions about who we would like the Patriots to sign. How about getting rid of a few and add some bucks to push those wishes over the top?

1. Lawrence Guy DE $3.5M
2. Devante Parker WR $7.7M
3. Adrian Philips S $4.1
4. Detrich Wise OLB $7.7M
5. Davon Godchaux DT $11.8M
6. JC Jackson CB $14.4M

Total savings = $49.5M + Salary Cap = $66M

New Cap= $115.5M

I'm sure that every one of these guys could be replaced with an upgrade at their position AND with a younger player.

Potential Replacements?

Calvin Ridley S JAX 4/$60M = $15M
Kyle Dugger S NEP 4/$60M = $15M
Xavier McKinney S NYG 4/$60M = $15M
Andrew Van Ginkle OLB MIA 4/$60M = 15M
DJ Reader DT CIN 4/$44M = $11M
Kenny Moore CB IND 4/$60M = $15M
TOTAL=$86M Remaining Cap = $29M

Sign:
Jonah Williams OT CIN 4/$36M = $9M
Dalton Shultz TE HOU 4/$44M = $11M


Resign:
Michael Owenu 4/$36m = $9M

That takes care of $115M.

Now draft Mayer or Daniels and a couple of WR to grow with him and the Patriots will be back in the hunt.

 

[Southieinnc]

Some good thinking there.
I’d JCJackson done?
Keep Phillips?
The rest of your list is semi-performing and needs to be on a case by case basis
Example: Godschaux is still performing when the rest of the DLine is there

 

[BigKen]

I’d JCJackson done?
Keep Phillips?

Both were out of the line up at the end of 2023. Can't say we missed them. IMO, that $18,8M could be used much better elsewhere. Even resigning Dugger for it. Lotta spots need cleaning up and wee can't have attachment to what once was. Guy, Godchaux and Wise are BB type holdovers and unless they want to stay for less money, it's time to go. I'd be okay with keeping all six of them if they'd stay for the Vet Min. That would add about $28M and keep six vets who would know their throats are against a razor. That would make $94M available to bring back Dugger and Owenu and entice some decent players to play in cold Taxachusetts.

 

[YankeeRebel]

We've all expressed opinions about who we would like the Patriots to sign. How about getting rid of a few and add some bucks to push those wishes over the top?

1. Lawrence Guy DE $3.5M
2. Devante Parker WR $7.7M
3. Adrian Philips S $4.1
4. Detrich Wise OLB $7.7M
5. Davon Godchaux DT $11.8M
6. JC Jackson CB $14.4M

Total savings = $49.5M + Salary Cap = $66M

New Cap= $115.5M

I'm sure that every one of these guys could be replaced with an upgrade at their position AND with a younger player.

Potential Replacements?

Calvin Ridley S JAX 4/$60M = $15M
Kyle Dugger S NEP 4/$60M = $15M
Xavier McKinney S NYG 4/$60M = $15M
Andrew Van Ginkle OLB MIA 4/$60M = 15M
DJ Reader DT CIN 4/$44M = $11M
Kenny Moore CB IND 4/$60M = $15M
TOTAL=$86M Remaining Cap = $29M

Sign:
Jonah Williams OT CIN 4/$36M = $9M
Dalton Shultz TE HOU 4/$44M = $11M


Resign:
Michael Owenu 4/$36m = $9M

That takes care of $115M.

Now draft Mayer or Daniels and a couple of WR to grow with him and the Patriots will be back in the hunt.

With Edge players already a position of need not sure I want to get rid of Guy or Wise but I like the idea of having more rebuild power