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BigKen
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When you have no one to discuss the Patriots with, you begin think to yourself about various things. For four days I was with family, but often found myself, by myself with little to do but play games on my phone. But I saw an article that said, "Look at your favorite team and think about the five things that should be done every year to make it better or keep it where it is."
I've been giving it some thought and have come up with five things that I think could really turn the patriots around and make them a contender and not a pretender.
1. Everyone pretty much agrees with this one. Make multiple moves with the offensive line.
1a. Sign a free agent left tackle. Stay away from the older guys. My suggestions: Justin Skule (28) or Garrett Bolles (30). Top pick? Walker Little (25)
Skule has started for both the 49ers and Bucs and is now the backup on the Bucs to Trist. Might be more inclined to sign where he knows he'll start. While Bolles might be the media favorite, I personally like Walker Little of the Jags.
2. Sign a partner for Christian Gonzalez. J Jones and M Jones are not the answer for outside coverage. Both are slot CB.
2a. CBs will be coveted by their own teams. DJ Reed (NYJ) could be very costly but might be the best available. Asante Samuel Jr brings back memories of his dad, who might be against having his son playing in NE. So may look at the less knowns like Nate Hobbs and Mike Hilton.
3. Find an Edge.
3a. Chase Young or Marcus Sweat will be looking for a big paycheck. They're listed below a few guys that are in their early thirties. Pay for the youth.
4. Spend some money on a known quantity WR.
4a. Tee Higgins is a perfect fit. 6'4" and would be the #1 WR on this team. Back fill with an older guy like Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper.
5. Look to the draft to find a kid who can come on board and start at RT. Look for both inside and outside LBs.
5a. Don't be afraid to give S Jeremy Chinn (WAS) a call. He's a big (6'3") Safety and can cover. Peppers is gone and Dugger needs help.
To sign four or five free agents will cost most of the $145M that Wolfe will have in his wallet. These guys cannot pull a BB and wait until day two or three to see what's left in Clearance bin.
You may not agree. Give it some thought and lets us know your five steps.
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I've been giving it some thought and have come up with five things that I think could really turn the patriots around and make them a contender and not a pretender.
1. Everyone pretty much agrees with this one. Make multiple moves with the offensive line.
1a. Sign a free agent left tackle. Stay away from the older guys. My suggestions: Justin Skule (28) or Garrett Bolles (30). Top pick? Walker Little (25)
Skule has started for both the 49ers and Bucs and is now the backup on the Bucs to Trist. Might be more inclined to sign where he knows he'll start. While Bolles might be the media favorite, I personally like Walker Little of the Jags.
2. Sign a partner for Christian Gonzalez. J Jones and M Jones are not the answer for outside coverage. Both are slot CB.
2a. CBs will be coveted by their own teams. DJ Reed (NYJ) could be very costly but might be the best available. Asante Samuel Jr brings back memories of his dad, who might be against having his son playing in NE. So may look at the less knowns like Nate Hobbs and Mike Hilton.
3. Find an Edge.
3a. Chase Young or Marcus Sweat will be looking for a big paycheck. They're listed below a few guys that are in their early thirties. Pay for the youth.
4. Spend some money on a known quantity WR.
4a. Tee Higgins is a perfect fit. 6'4" and would be the #1 WR on this team. Back fill with an older guy like Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper.
5. Look to the draft to find a kid who can come on board and start at RT. Look for both inside and outside LBs.
5a. Don't be afraid to give S Jeremy Chinn (WAS) a call. He's a big (6'3") Safety and can cover. Peppers is gone and Dugger needs help.
To sign four or five free agents will cost most of the $145M that Wolfe will have in his wallet. These guys cannot pull a BB and wait until day two or three to see what's left in Clearance bin.
You may not agree. Give it some thought and lets us know your five steps.
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