NE Patriots and 2021 Free Agents

[BigKen]

It's th last day of 2020 and because the patriots will be playing their last game of the 2020 season Sunday, the Boston media has lost interest in 2020.

That brings us to the new year and a totally new topic that they all want to make sure that Bill Belichick knows that they are watching. They are also starting to make their ideas, predictions and opinions known. Needless to say that with $82M in cap space, the media will be trying to get BB to do what they think will bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Foxboro. So it begins and we will hear rumors and rumors of rumors of rumors from now until the OTAs begin in may.

NESN has already started talking about wide receivers. The woman who was talking seemed like she had her head on straight. Her first comment tolde that she was looking at Sportrac because she said that Bill might be wise to stay away from overpaying for "MARKET VALUE" receivers.

Her suggestions aren't that bad, but market value in '21, '22, '23 ain't going to be what it was in 2019.

Keenen Cole Jax, Demarcus Robinson KC, Laquon Treadwell Atl

She said that her next 'report' will be Tight Ends.

 

[Southieinnc]

It's th last day of 2020 and because the patriots will be playing their last game of the 2020 season Sunday, the Boston media has lost interest in 2020.

That brings us to the new year and a totally new topic that they all want to make sure that Bill Belichick knows that they are watching. They are also starting to make their ideas, predictions and opinions known. Needless to say that with $82M in cap space, the media will be trying to get BB to do what they think will bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Foxboro. So it begins and we will hear rumors and rumors of rumors of rumors from now until the OTAs begin in may.

NESN has already started talking about wide receivers. The woman who was talking seemed like she had her head on straight. Her first comment tolde that she was looking at Sportrac because she said that Bill might be wise to stay away from overpaying for "MARKET VALUE" receivers.

Her suggestions aren't that bad, but market value in '21, '22, '23 ain't going to be what it was in 2019.

Keenen Cole Jax, Demarcus Robinson KC, Laquon Treadwell Atl

She said that her next 'report' will be Tight Ends.

Want to hear what a woman thinks about "tight ends?"
Stay away from overpaying? That's genius level right there!

 

[BigKen]

Want to hear what a woman thinks about "tight ends?"
Stay away from overpaying? That's genius level right there!

All of the networks are shoving AAs and Women down viewers throats. It's a different perspective but they're also trying to be first with anything that will be "new". If you go to Sportrac, you can see exactly where her 30 minutes is originating. Someone will point her to Walter and that won't be simple enough, but will have great written items that she can steal and use with Sportrac.

It's not anything that anyone in this forum couldn't put together in fifteen minutes. NESN is just trying to be first and get viewership brfore the MLS season starts.

 

[redseat]

All of the networks are shoving AAs and Women down viewers throats. It's a different perspective but they're also trying to be first with anything that will be "new". If you go to Sportrac, you can see exactly where her 30 minutes is originating. Someone will point her to Walter and that won't be simple enough, but will have great written items that she can steal and use with Sportrac.

It's not anything that anyone in this forum couldn't put together in fifteen minutes. NESN is just trying to be first and get viewership brfore the MLS season starts.

NESN will never be the first at anything imo...

 

[YankeeRebel]

Living here in FL the armpit of America I have seen Cole quite a bit and he is a pretty damn good receiver

 

[redseat]

What are people's thoughts on Alabama's TE Miller Forristall?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Living here in FL the armpit of America I have seen Cole quite a bit and he is a pretty damn good receiver

Many of us think of Fl. as a different part of the anatomy.

 

[YankeeRebel]

What are people's thoughts on Alabama's TE Miller Forristall?

I haven't any not been on my radar. I still want to know what the hell BB did with the two he drafted last year

 

[Southieinnc]

I haven't any not been on my radar. I still want to know what the hell BB did with the two he drafted last year

Again, they take time to develop. What are we doing to develop them? Would it be any different for new project(s)?

 

[redseat]

I haven't any not been on my radar. I still want to know what the hell BB did with the two he drafted last year

Until they find a QB then they won't do anything... I think he will be a bigger impact day 1 (regrdless of who's QB) then those two currently on the roster

 

[molsaniceman]

What are people's thoughts on Alabama's TE Miller Forristall?

no thx

What makes this player NASTY…(Strengths): One of the better Wham blockers in college football. Shows the ability to come in motion and stonewall bigger defensive lineman and linebackers (UGA ‘20). While he doesn’t look as filled out as other tight ends, the willingness and technique is solid as a blocker. In his few targets, Forristal exhibits the skill to make acrobatic grabs. Large catch radius. Efficiency as a blocker allows him to lull defenders to sleep and then get behind linebackers (TD, Citrus Bowl ‘19).

Weaknesses: The plethora of injuries are a major concern. Two seasons were cut short by knee injuries. (https://www.si.com/college/alabama/...py-to-take-a-hit-again-TwwQEARd5U-0q2ppi46O-Q). He also has dealt with throat, ankle, shoulder and groin injuries in consecutive seasons. 14 combined games played in his first four seasons. Lack of production (31 total receptions as of midway through the 2020 campaign).

 

[redseat]

no thx

What makes this player NASTY…(Strengths): One of the better Wham blockers in college football. Shows the ability to come in motion and stonewall bigger defensive lineman and linebackers (UGA ‘20). While he doesn’t look as filled out as other tight ends, the willingness and technique is solid as a blocker. In his few targets, Forristal exhibits the skill to make acrobatic grabs. Large catch radius. Efficiency as a blocker allows him to lull defenders to sleep and then get behind linebackers (TD, Citrus Bowl ‘19).

Weaknesses: The plethora of injuries are a major concern. Two seasons were cut short by knee injuries. (https://www.si.com/college/alabama/...py-to-take-a-hit-again-TwwQEARd5U-0q2ppi46O-Q). He also has dealt with throat, ankle, shoulder and groin injuries in consecutive seasons. 14 combined games played in his first four seasons. Lack of production (31 total receptions as of midway through the 2020 campaign).

True, injury concerns are a huge problem! Which makes him a perfect candidate for a player Bill likes and would take a gamble on.

 

[redseat]

https://www.radio.com/weei/sports/p...ons-on-which-patriots-free-agents-will-return

 

[Southieinnc]

https://www.radio.com/weei/sports/p...ons-on-which-patriots-free-agents-will-return

Lot of opinion Low on fact. We really just don't know.
If we do not solve our QB problem, I say a salary dump is in order.
I will vomit after saying this but look what Miami has done.....

 

[redseat]

Lot of opinion Low on fact. We really just don't know.
If we do not solve our QB problem, I say a salary dump is in order.
I will vomit after saying this but look what Miami has done.....

Oh I know. Wasn't saying that this was golden and would happen but still.

Miami has seemed to be working on things as well as the Bills

 

[Yankee Traveler]

no thx

What makes this player NASTY…(Strengths): One of the better Wham blockers in college football. Shows the ability to come in motion and stonewall bigger defensive lineman and linebackers (UGA ‘20). While he doesn’t look as filled out as other tight ends, the willingness and technique is solid as a blocker. In his few targets, Forristal exhibits the skill to make acrobatic grabs. Large catch radius. Efficiency as a blocker allows him to lull defenders to sleep and then get behind linebackers (TD, Citrus Bowl ‘19).

Weaknesses: The plethora of injuries are a major concern. Two seasons were cut short by knee injuries. (https://www.si.com/college/alabama/...py-to-take-a-hit-again-TwwQEARd5U-0q2ppi46O-Q). He also has dealt with throat, ankle, shoulder and groin injuries in consecutive seasons. 14 combined games played in his first four seasons. Lack of production (31 total receptions as of midway through the 2020 campaign).

History of knee injuries?
He's a Bill Belichick lock.

 

[BigKen]

Miami has seemed to be working on things as well as the Bills

It took the Bills about 30 years. The last time that they were an honest threat was 1995 and Jim Kelly was throwing the ball all over. Looks like the Dolphins gave the right man the keys and he did what no one before him dared to do. Flores dumped even the supposed stars and put together a team that believes what he's telling them. The Bills and Dolphins are marching together and fully believe and support their head coaches. Are the Patriots still behind BB like they were in 2014?

Starting Monday, Bill had got to get every staff member looking at whatever college film they can get their hands on and They all need to be walking in the same direction. Bill should tell them what he plans to do and how he plans to do it. Draft and free agency.

Before he does anything at all he needs to know if Josh is coming back and find his OC if he's not. Then BB needs to name a DC and let hiom run the defense. If he screws around, ten it might be time for Kraft to put his foot down get the Patriots organized. It can't continue and operate smoothly with a dysfunctional coaching staff. Bill must stop trying to do it all by himself.

 

[nefansince75]

It took the Bills about 30 years. The last time that they were an honest threat was 1995 and Jim Kelly was throwing the ball all over. Looks like the Dolphins gave the right man the keys and he did what no one before him dared to do. Flores dumped even the supposed stars and put together a team that believes what he's telling them. The Bills and Dolphins are marching together and fully believe and support their head coaches. Are the Patriots still behind BB like they were in 2014?

Starting Monday, Bill had got to get every staff member looking at whatever college film they can get their hands on and They all need to be walking in the same direction. Bill should tell them what he plans to do and how he plans to do it. Draft and free agency.

Before he does anything at all he needs to know if Josh is coming back and find his OC if he's not. Then BB needs to name a DC and let hiom run the defense. If he screws around, ten it might be time for Kraft to put his foot down get the Patriots organized. It can't continue and operate smoothly with a dysfunctional coaching staff. Bill must stop trying to do it all by himself.

Are we going to have to read your whining about BB for the next 9 months?

 

[BigKen]

Are we going to have to read your whining about BB for the next 9 months?

Just put me on ""IGNORE"" and you will never see a thing a I write. Why cause yourself such angst??

 

[BigKen]

Are we going to have to read your whining about BB for the next 9 months?

Are we going to have to read your whining about BK for the next 9 months?? Probably a better question.