NFL Offseason Thread - Page 6 - Talksox

MC Hammer · 03-16-2006, 08:17 AM

All you Pats fans need to calm down. Bellichic has built a program that reminds me a lot of the Steelers, where as it's no so much the players, but the coaches and the system. Yes you guys are losing a lot of players, but you still have one of the best coaches in the league, the best QB, and a good cast a characters. Bellichic will get the right pieces and make sure that you guys are in the hunt every year he's with the team. I know it seems strange that the Pats are letting so many guys walk away, but trust me they know what they're doing. You don't win 3 Super Bowls in a decade without knowing what you're doing.

Mcginest is 35 years old. His productive days as an NFL LB are quickly coming to an end, and to sign him to anything but a 1 year deal would be a bad business move.

I can't image any team ... even the browns ... was willing to offer a 3 year contract to a 35 year old LB. I strongly doubt he's going to play out the contract.

riverside sluggers · 03-16-2006, 10:46 AM

Along with Brown, the Jets are also eyeing Tim Dwight

MCHammer, I know we shouldnt worry like this... but right now the Pats have just 2 WRs. Deion Branch, and the often injured Bethel Johnson. The free agency WR options are dwindling up fast, and the draft market is thin in that area this year. They are also taking a big gamble letting Vinatieri test free agency, Green Bay is now making a serious run at him.

jsinger121 · 03-16-2006, 11:18 AM

Another Wide Receiver off the market as the Eagles have signed Jabar Gaffney to a 1yr contract.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2370849

riverside sluggers · 03-16-2006, 02:07 PM

The Patriots have officially cut Tyrone Poole

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2371085

This now ups their cap space to $19 million.

riverside sluggers · 03-16-2006, 08:53 PM

Rotoworld:

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NFL Network reports the Patriots hosted WR Reche Caldwell Thursday. The Patriots badly need some depth at receiver, with only Deion Branch and Bethel Johnson on the roster.

Free agent CB Deshea Townsend is visiting with the Patriots Thursday. Townsend would offer New England some much-need veteran depth at cornerback. The Steelers also want him back, possibly as a nickel back. The Patriots haven't signed a free agent from another team yet.

From the Chargers, Caldwell has had 2 of his 4 seasons cut short due to injuries. His career high in catches is 28, career high in yards is 352

EDIT: Update on Deshea Townsend... http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/...Inc3WqEhX.uLYF
According to WEEI, Townsend had a great time over at Gillete Stadium today. The agent was quoted as "He's having a wonderful visit and it's coming down to the wire. We're moving pretty quick." The Steelers are also vying to re-sign him.

Could the first free agent signing be afoot here? If so, I'll like this signing. Added insurance in case Rodney isnt back 100%

riverside sluggers · 03-17-2006, 10:54 AM

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Patriots re-signed WR Bam Childress to a one-year contract. The Patriots now have three receivers! He was an exclusive rights free agent and had no room to move. The practice squader will compete for a roster spot in 2006.

Troy Brown's agents deny that he visited with the Jets. Brown, like a few other Patriots veterans, is annoyed at the "lack of respect" they have showed by not contacting him since the season ended. If Brown and Vinatieri leave, Tedy Bruschi would be the only Patriot remaining from the Bill Parcells era.

Adam Vinatieri's contract negotiations with the Packers are expected to heat up Friday. Look for a decision either way for the possible Hall of Famer shortly. Packers coach Mike McCarthy admitted, "We’re looking to take a swing at it."

If Vinatieri slips through the cracks, all I can say is damn you Scott Pioli. Oh no, not $3 million at the most to lock a kicker up, please. I gurantee the Patriots F.O. will have to do serious damage control after losing the best clutcher kicker in NFL history. Yes lets have instead the jackass Vanderjact who is not even close to being clutch

jsinger121 · 03-17-2006, 11:15 AM

The Pats really need to stop being cheap when they are 20 million under the cap. No wonder why players don't want to come here because they know how cheap the Patriots have become recently.

riverside sluggers · 03-17-2006, 02:53 PM

The Patriots have a free agent signing, wide receiver Reche Caldwell from the San Diego Chargers
http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal.../reiss_pieces/

Also Deshea Townsend has instead re-signed with the Steelers. The deal is worth at 4 years/$8 million. Ok that deal the Pats could have easily matched or done better.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372706

jsinger121 · 03-17-2006, 03:27 PM

Jets acquire Patrick Ramsey from the Redskins for a 6th round pick

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372804

jsinger121 · 03-17-2006, 03:27 PM

Lawyer Milloy signs a 3yr 6 million dollar deal with the Falcons

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372678

CrespoBlows · 03-17-2006, 03:31 PM

No one's mentioned this one.

According to benmaller.com, Terrell Owens has signed with the Cowboys to a three year deal. Rosenhaus has denied the signing though.

riverside sluggers · 03-18-2006, 10:35 AM

Right off the bat, I just knew TO would end up in Dallas. He'll act like a professional his first season, and the by year 2 he will start griping about his contract and become a clubhouse cancer. Its clockwork.

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Another Patriot target is gone. Tackle Jason Fabini has signed with the Cowboys for 3 years/$6 million. Pats are said to be hoping to re-sign Ashoworth, but thats not likely to happen.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372555

MC Hammer · 03-18-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by riverside sluggers

The Patriots have a free agent signing, wide receiver Reche Caldwell from the San Diego Chargers
http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal.../reiss_pieces/

Also Deshea Townsend has instead re-signed with the Steelers. The deal is worth at 4 years/$8 million. Ok that deal the Pats could have easily matched or done better.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372706

Actually the Pats offered 4/8 and Deshea came back to the Steelers and said if you match I'll come back, and they did.

Sox Fan on Cape · 03-18-2006, 12:35 PM

Pats are playing it close to vest as always. Conservative in free agency, grab what they need in the draft, make a tade if need be, and grab who they can from the waiver wire. Keep the faith.

riverside sluggers · 03-18-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox Fan on Cape

Pats are playing it close to vest as always. Conservative in free agency, grab what they need in the draft, make a tade if need be, and grab who they can from the waiver wire. Keep the faith.

If Pats los Vinateiri over just a gap of $500,000... I wont know where my faith will be in the Pats F.O. The options are Edinger who averages 10 missed field goals a season, and most of his games have been played in a dome. Then there's the jackass Vandergat, oh yeah he's clutch... when it doesnt count. No matter who they find, no kicker will be good as Vinny and they know that