***** Today's workouts at the combine will the LBs and CBs, our top 2 priorities (at least in the minds of we ignorant fans) in this year's Draft. ***** Fact...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 1, 2005 4:48 pm
***** Just an idea for your consideration and discussion. If we must bid good-bye to Tedy, could Willie move inside? Based upon what we've seen in the various...
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Frank Northcutt
frankdanabre...
Mar 2, 2005 12:56 am
It's a sad changing, but inevitable, of the guard. I, for one, would prefer to see him retire as a Patriot, rather than sign with someone else. Purely selfish...
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Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 2, 2005 1:15 am
Patriots have given the medium tender ($1.4M) to Givens, Neal, Green and Ashworth. If any are signed by another team, the Pats will receive a number one pick...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 2, 2005 1:33 am
***** I'm happy with that. I will still worry about Givens and Green. But we do have that damn Cap to consider. If we lose any of these 4 guys to a bigger...
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Frank Northcutt
frankdanabre...
Mar 2, 2005 1:45 am
With our LB situation, and our D-line depth, I would think we could go 4-3 next year. Losing Green would make that more difficult. With Troy gone, PK an...
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Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 2, 2005 1:56 am
Color Green gone! I think that we can afford to lose Green because we have Hill and Bailey as backups. I can't see anyone taking a shot at Ashworth. Neal we...
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Mark Morse
packy001
Mar 2, 2005 3:42 am
Here are my top priorities for Free Agents: 1. Antonio Pierce MLB Washington - UFA 4th year player that started this year when Micahel Barrow got hurt. 100...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 2, 2005 5:31 pm
***** Now that the dust has settled on the first round of releases and tender offers, I've got a few updates to my FA Wish List. Same caveat on the $$$ issue....
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Doug Penney
kalastos
Mar 2, 2005 6:32 pm
... I thought Trotter came with a big ? regarding his ability to drop back into coverage... He definitely seems to have the heart/soul quality for the Eagles...
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Frank Northcutt
frankdanabre...
Mar 2, 2005 8:12 pm
... < CBs: Samari Rolle UFA 7 6-0/175 Tennessee Andre Dyson UFA 4 5-10/187 Tennessee Ken Lucas UFA 4 6-0/203 Seattle ...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 2, 2005 8:55 pm
***** As usual, among the myriad of reports and rumors about FA visits and near agreements on the eve of "opening day", there is absolutely nothing related to...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 2, 2005 8:55 pm
***** Here are those myriad reports and rumors: Free agents DT Pat Williams and MLB Antonio Pierce are expected to visit the Minnesota Vikings over the next 24...
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Joseph Theban
jtheban
Mar 3, 2005 2:48 am
I remember countless Patriots fans on a different site vehemently insisting that the Pats pick Terrell (I wanted a defensive tackle - not necessarily Seymour,...
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Rob Bosch
rob.bosch@...
Mar 3, 2005 3:12 am
Well it looks like the Patriots lost their first free agent to the Cleveland Browns today. ESPN is reporting that Andruzzi is going to sign a four year, 9...
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rogue35lk
Mar 3, 2005 4:10 am
4 years at $9 million? I can't imagine the Pats getting a decent replacement for a little more than $2 Mil a year. Seems like a steal. ... Cleveland ... four...
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rogue35lk
Mar 3, 2005 4:14 am
From what I understand, Troy was due to count $5 Million against the cap if he stayed (2.5 million base and 2.5 mil roster bonus). As much as I like Troy,...
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Frank Northcutt
frankdanabre...
Mar 3, 2005 1:06 pm
It's a loss, but not a fatal one. We all were concerned when Woody bolted, but we shuffled the deck, and won another SB. BB and Co. will fit the right pieces...
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Doug Penney
kalastos
Mar 3, 2005 3:40 pm
Duane Starks, CB Arizona, 6 yr vet. Traded 3rd round pick and switch places in the 5th round with the Cards. More at ESPN. Doug...
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Christopher Robert Wo...
tradebledsoe
Mar 3, 2005 4:01 pm
I don't mind this trade. We essentially swap a 4th rounder to move up a bunch of spots in the 5th round and pick up a veteran player. I wish he was younger,...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 3, 2005 4:21 pm
***** So now that we've traded for Starks, does our priority change for our R1 pick? I think so. When you consider this move, and the reported big bucks offer...
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Frank Northcutt
frankdanabre...
Mar 3, 2005 5:05 pm
Ed Hartwell is reportedly very much interested in the Pats. That could ease the ILB issue. I think the R1 priority really depends upon what happens with our...
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Frank Northcutt
frankdanabre...
Mar 3, 2005 5:45 pm
Interesting article by Felger today, regarding Andruzzi. Although thankful for the opportunity afforded him in NE, he was disappointed that the Pats weren't...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 3, 2005 5:52 pm
***** I liked Joe for his off-field personality, and for his on-field work ethic, Frank. But I have to disagree with you on the comment about his pass...
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Christopher Robert Wo...
tradebledsoe
Mar 3, 2005 7:39 pm
... I think you are taking this too far. I think with Mason the Pats were looking to pick up a dependable veteran to offset the loss of Troy. I highly doubt...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 3, 2005 7:55 pm
***** I understand your point, Chris. However, consider these facts. First, Belichick has never drafted LBs high in the draft, despite the fact that most of us...
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John Riendeau
wethegods
Mar 3, 2005 8:00 pm
On Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:23:34 -0500 (EST), Christopher Robert Woods ... -- "For a day or two, let's just roll around in our heads what we've just seen. And what...
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Christopher Robert Wo...
tradebledsoe
Mar 3, 2005 8:04 pm
I loved our OL and am sad to see Andruzzi go. However I think it was a logical decision or at least a predictable one. It's been well-documented that BB says...
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George R
patsfangr
Mar 3, 2005 8:55 pm
***** Matt Light was a R2 pick, Chris. George Christopher Robert Woods <chris@...> wrote: Other than Koppen has the team even used a pick on an...
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Christopher Robert Wo...
tradebledsoe
Mar 3, 2005 9:14 pm
You missed the key words 'interior lineman'. We also used a pick on some dude from Hawaii that was a tackle, and everyone loves him. ... ================= ...
