Very interesting. Thanks for this. I was thinking the Pats had plenty of $$$ for more FA signings, but they are right at the minimum of what they need for the year.
Given that overthecap.com shows 16 teams with less space than the Pats, it begs the question: What are these other teams planning on doing?
Most of what you posted I can agree with. However I don't expect Parker and Bourne to be cut.Cut downs will usually net several million, and then restructures, extensions, trades, and cuts. They don't need the 15 to 16 million on hand and can free up the cap space as it's needed.
A few examples of how yhe Pats can free up space:
Restructure Judon - $5M
Extend Judon - $8M
Extend Henry - $7M
Restructure Godchaux - $2.5M
Restructure Wise - $2M
Cut Bourne $5.4
Cut Parker $6.2
BO'B is a good choice, but I think Klemm is in the running. As for players If he can keep his aggressiveness on the right side of the yellow flag it is Juju.Who do you think is the Patriots most important off season signing so far? Below is a list of non-Patriot signings.
Mike Gesicki, tight end (one year, up to $ 9 million)
Daniel Ekuale, defensive tackle (one year, money TBD)
James Robinson, running back (two years, $ 8 million)
JuJu Smith-Schuster, wide receiver (three years, $ 33 million)
Riley Reiff, offensive tackle (one year, $ 5 million)
Calvin Anderson, offensive tackle (two years, money TBD)
Chris Board, linebacker/special teamer (two years, up to $ 6.7 million)
My choice is Bill O'Brien.
I was just listing a few possibilities, but I agree that as the roster is currently constructed that they both should stay. If the Pats somehow land a true number one I would be ok moving on from one of them to help offset the related cap hit.Most of what you posted I can agree with. However I don't expect Parker and Bourne to be cut.
Cut downs will usually net several million, and then restructures, extensions, trades, and cuts. They don't need the 15 to 16 million on hand and can free up the cap space as it's needed.
A few examples of how yhe Pats can free up space:
Restructure Judon - $5M
Extend Judon - $8M
Extend Henry - $7M
Restructure Godchaux - $2.5M
Restructure Wise - $2M
Cut Bourne $5.4
Cut Parker $6.2
Most of what you posted I can agree with. However I don't expect Parker and Bourne to be cut.
I'm all for trading Parker, or even cutting him in camp. If his targets go to Gesicki, JuJu, Hunter, Bourne, and maybe Thornton, this is a better team. I like Parker more than most on the board, but I don't think he brings much to this offense, and he's probably taking away from Tyquan's development.What if we traded or released Bourne and replaced him with an upgrade. I'd do that. In an instant
OBJ may still be a possibility and cut downs are coming which could bring 1 or 2 upgrades.
You may be ok with them for now but our pro player personnel dept. has to earn their pay.
Someone will become available and neither player is safe imo.
I'm all for trading Parker, or even cutting him in camp. If his targets go to Gesicki, JuJu, Hunter, Bourne, and maybe Thornton, this is a better team. I like Parker more than most on the board, but I don't think he brings much to this offense, and he's probably taking away from Tyquan's development.
Put another way, if you're a defensive coordinator, what combination of 4 skill players the Patriots put on the field is harder to defend by Parker being the 5th instead of Thornton? The only situation I can see is a big crowd of short DBs and/or pure low red zone. And red zone might flip as well once Thornton develops his drags and crosses and develops chemistry with Mac.
I actually think Bourne is an upgrade to Bourne, if you take my meaning...I agree with you but I still would love upgrades to both Parker and Bourne.
I actually think Bourne is an upgrade to Bourne, if you take my meaning...
I'm all for trading Parker, or even cutting him in camp. If his targets go to Gesicki, JuJu, Hunter, Bourne, and maybe Thornton, this is a better team. I like Parker more than most on the board, but I don't think he brings much to this offense, and he's probably taking away from Tyquan's development.
Put another way, if you're a defensive coordinator, what combination of 4 skill players the Patriots put on the field is harder to defend by Parker being the 5th instead of Thornton? The only situation I can see is a big crowd of short DBs and/or pure low red zone. And red zone might flip as well once Thornton develops his drags and crosses and develops chemistry with Mac.
I do. He could be if he comes out motivated this year.
Compromise.
He gets a short leash and any sign of poor motivation, I'm replacing him.
I'm all for trading Parker, or even cutting him in camp. If his targets go to Gesicki, JuJu, Hunter, Bourne, and maybe Thornton, this is a better team. I like Parker more than most on the board, but I don't think he brings much to this offense, and he's probably taking away from Tyquan's development.
Put another way, if you're a defensive coordinator, what combination of 4 skill players the Patriots put on the field is harder to defend by Parker being the 5th instead of Thornton? The only situation I can see is a big crowd of short DBs and/or pure low red zone. And red zone might flip as well once Thornton develops his drags and crosses and develops chemistry with Mac.
I'm not a guy that blames players for getting injured, but one thing that I've noticed about Parker is that he seems to get banged up on
every other hit. Like he doesn't really want to get up. He's not soft but it looks as if his body might be breaking down and I don't think he's worth
keeping on the roster based on the scarce production when he is available to play. He did make some great catches last season, but we wouldn't
miss him much because he didn't do all that much.
I'd take my chances with a young, fast draft pick with upside to replace him.
SEASON | TEAM | GA | GP | GS | SNAPS | SNAPS% | TGT | REC | REC YDS | YDS/REC | YDS/GM | REC TD | FUM | DROPS | PROD PTS |
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2022 | NE | 13 | 13 | 10 | 489 | 49.7 | 47 | 31 | 539 | 17.4 | 41.46 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 71.9 |
SEASON | TEAM | GA | GP | GS | SNAPS | SNAPS% | TGT | REC | REC YDS | YDS/REC | YDS/GM | REC TD | FUM | DROPS | PROD PTS |
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2022 | NE | 16 | 16 | 2 | 405 | 41.2 | 48 | 35 | 434 | 12.4 | 27.13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 53.3 |
I don't feel we have had the chance to see what Bourne can really do. Last season Patricia so screwed up the offence that it put everyone in a bad spot.What if we traded or released Bourne and replaced him with an upgrade. I'd do that. In an instant
OBJ may still be a possibility and cut downs are coming which could bring 1 or 2 upgrades.
You may be ok with them for now but our pro player personnel dept. has to earn their pay.
Someone will become available and neither player is safe imo.
3.4 million according to Miguel and the rookie cap hits only occur once they sign. Also according to Miguel the Pats will need 15 to 16 million set assisde to navigate the season, this inclludes the draft, going from 51 to 53, practice squad, and having 5 to 6 million on hand to deal with IR issues and bonuses.
Who do you think is the Patriots most important off season signing so far? Below is a list of non-Patriot signings.
Mike Gesicki, tight end (one year, up to $ 9 million)
Daniel Ekuale, defensive tackle (one year, money TBD)
James Robinson, running back (two years, $ 8 million)
JuJu Smith-Schuster, wide receiver (three years, $ 33 million)
Riley Reiff, offensive tackle (one year, $ 5 million)
Calvin Anderson, offensive tackle (two years, money TBD)
Chris Board, linebacker/special teamer (two years, up to $ 6.7 million)
My choice is Bill O'Brien.