Sounds as if Brady is furious, or at least that's what is quoted in the news. We never know the real stories but if Brady's mad then he probably thought he had...
20161
frankdanabrewster
frankdanabre...
Mar 13, 2013 11:56 pm
A lot of talk about some kind of handshake agreement between Brady and the front office, regarding Welker. I don't buy it. I'm sure Brady said he would do the...
20162
frankdanabrewster
frankdanabre...
Mar 14, 2013 12:00 am
The other shoe just fell. We just signed Amendola. fdb...
20163
Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 14, 2013 12:24 am
Patriots did not want Welker and offered him an insulting 2 year $5M plus incentives contract. Welker signing by Broncos could put them over the top.  The...
20164
Rich Carreiro
Rich_Carr
Mar 14, 2013 1:42 am
From SI's Don Banks twitter feed: @DonBanks On Welker and Pats, told by source NE offered in the range of the $6 million per year, roughly same money he got...
20165
frankdanabrewster
frankdanabre...
Mar 14, 2013 11:32 am
Everyone seems to be talking about the "personal"; aspect of this negotiation, and I'm sure that was a factor. BB and WW always seemed at odds over something or...
20166
Rich Carreiro
Rich_Carr
Mar 15, 2013 2:28 pm
An NFL team is looking for football research interns for the summer. There is a chance that the position could become full time after the summer if the...
20167
Susan Moore
madduxlover_ca
Mar 15, 2013 2:58 pm
Some of you guys on here should definitely do it!! You're all so good at the trivia and knowledge.... ... From: Rich Carreiro To: patriots@... ;...
20168
Rich Carreiro
Rich_Carr
Mar 15, 2013 6:21 pm
ESPNBoston, etc. report Woodhead has signed a 2yr deal with the Chargers. -- Rich Carreiro rich@......
20169
Susan Moore
madduxlover_ca
Mar 15, 2013 6:24 pm
Really? What do you think of that? I thought he was going to stay. ... From: Rich Carreiro To: patriots@... ; Zip Patriots List Sent: Friday,...
20170
Chris Dressler
dres74
Mar 15, 2013 7:06 pm
This is worse then Weller leaving if you ask me... He was a mini Faulk to me...
20171
frankdanabrewster
frankdanabre...
Mar 15, 2013 7:06 pm
Looks like Vereen will fill that role. fdb...
20172
Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 15, 2013 7:08 pm
This is a huge mistake by the Patriots! All Danny Woodhead did was go out and produce whenever he was called upon. He did his job and made things happen. ...
20173
Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 15, 2013 8:26 pm
Some with short memories might want to remember what Woodhead did to the 49ers in that comeback! BTW, Vereen cannot hold a candle to Woodheads blocking...
20174
David Price
castsashadow
Mar 15, 2013 8:29 pm
Demps is going back to track and the Patriots aren’t happy about it. The rumor is they might release him. David Price member HWA, NEHW ...
20175
frankdanabrewster
frankdanabre...
Mar 16, 2013 1:45 am
Supposedly restructuring his salary downward, to stay with the team. If they can pry Sanders from Pittsburgh, and with Donald Jones on board, they may be OK at...
20176
George Richman
patswingr
Mar 16, 2013 4:13 am
Personally, I think that's an upgrade. And, with the addition of Washington, the kick return game - a painfully inadequate area for about the last 3 years - is...
20177
George Richman
patswingr
Mar 16, 2013 4:48 am
I agree with your summary assessment, Frank. What this will mean is a solid "spread the ball around" passing offense. Unfortunately, that's what the Patriots'...
20178
frankdanabrewster
frankdanabre...
Mar 16, 2013 5:29 pm
One year deal... http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2013/03/16/report-aqib-talib-signs-a-one-year-deal-with-patriots/ Good news,...
20179
Susan Moore
madduxlover_ca
Mar 16, 2013 5:32 pm
I think so too--last year he didn't have a full season with us, so I think that he has more to show. ... From: frankdanabrewster To: patriotzip@yahoogroups.com...
20180
frankdanabrewster
frankdanabre...
Mar 16, 2013 9:14 pm
Well, I guess that didn't work out so well... ...
20181
Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 17, 2013 2:50 am
I said this to co-workers before free agency starts that Welker was the easiest to replace amomg the big three Patriots Free Agents. Not that I thought it...
20182
George Richman
patswingr
Mar 17, 2013 5:53 am
Definitely good, Frank; but not great. I'm disappointed that it's only a 1-year deal, but that's obviously a smart "business decision" by his agent, since the...
20183
Ed Bryant
edbryant36
Mar 17, 2013 11:31 am
George, is a one year deal for Talib so bad? When the Patriots asked us to root for Randy Moss's team in 2007, everyone was sure he would be on his best...
20184
George Richman
patswingr
Mar 17, 2013 12:15 pm
Your point makes sense, Ed. But I'm working on my personal assumption that Talib has outgrown the behavioral problems, in the same way as Chris Carter, and...
20185
Stephen Basile
austin_fella
Mar 17, 2013 5:40 pm
That's a solid assessment Mark. I am often surprised by BB personnel moves, and sometimes really disappointed by them, but ultimately, he is right far more...
20186
George Richman
patswingr
Mar 18, 2013 2:57 am
I think that Amendola and Hernandez will, as a tandem, replace Welker's production easily. And, as has always been the case for me on a personal level, I'll...
20187
George Richman
patswingr
Mar 18, 2013 6:35 am
As we launch into a new week of free agent meetings and negotiations, I'll put out my opinions on the players the Patriots should target. I no longer get into...
20188
Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 18, 2013 12:44 pm
I think that Svitek is camp fodder at worst and a possible replacement as a swing tackle for the loss of Vollmer. Vollmer is going, its just that Jake Long...
20189
Levine, David
usrtdsl
Mar 18, 2013 8:31 pm
OK, now that I have had some time to digest things, here is my take. Welker - this one actually physically hurt. He was my favorite player and was super...
