Author Topic: 2017 NFL thread v. Patriots Dynasty (Read 210574 times)

El Barto · « **Reply #210 on:** April 03, 2017, 10:29:18 AM »

His calculated market value is quite a bit over what Bill would offer him, and in NFL terms he hasn't made all that much money over his career. I couldn't fault the guy for going to NYG to pad the checking account. This isn't like Darrelle Revis's sorry ass leaving for a few extra bucks.

Stadler · « **Reply #211 on:** April 03, 2017, 12:06:53 PM »

Quote from: El Barto on April 03, 2017, 09:54:40 AM

"Hey, LaGarrette, looks who's here."

There's probably more truth in that than anything else.

TAC · « **Reply #212 on:** April 03, 2017, 12:44:24 PM »

I can't buy that.

Personally, I think Bill likes the player and if he can get him real cheap, he'll grab him.
All this stuff about the Krafts not accepting it is bull. With Myra alive, I'd believe it, but Robert Kraft is not above anything.

cramx3 · « **Reply #213 on:** April 03, 2017, 12:59:48 PM »

Quote from: El Barto on April 03, 2017, 10:29:18 AM

His calculated market value is quite a bit over what Bill would offer him, and in NFL terms he hasn't made all that much money over his career. I couldn't fault the guy for going to NYG to pad the checking account. This isn't like Darrelle Revis's sorry ass leaving for a few extra bucks.

He'd also be the featured back if he went to the NYG, so it wouldn't just be about more money. But the Giants have no offensive line and are less likely to win than the Patriots. I honestly would really love him on the NYG. This team is building for a run now and we lack a RB and offensive line to really be a contender.

cramx3 · « **Reply #214 on:** April 03, 2017, 04:02:08 PM »

I haven't been following the Aaron Hernandez case, but I just read https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/aaron-hernandez-trial-first-defense-witness-rips-apart-prosecutions-entire-motive-195941790.html and thought, wow, I wonder if he were to get off, could he come back to the NFL? Would his reputation be too damaged for a team to sign him?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #215 on:** April 03, 2017, 04:08:04 PM »

No one would sign him. No one.

Anywho he has one life sentence all ready. This time in court is a different suit. He's never getting out.

TAC · « **Reply #216 on:** April 03, 2017, 06:23:50 PM »

KevShmev · « **Reply #217 on:** April 03, 2017, 06:50:24 PM »

I don't know how much AP has left, but I am not sure he is a good fit for the Patriots, unless he is willing to accept a reduced role.

TAC · « **Reply #218 on:** April 03, 2017, 06:58:17 PM »

He's begging for a job at this point.

pogoowner · « **Reply #219 on:** April 03, 2017, 08:45:24 PM »

Backs who can't do anything in the passing game just aren't that valuable in today's NFL. They have their place, but no one's going to overpay. Especially at his age, and with clear signs of deterioration. I feel bad for Jamaal Charles. He was arguably playing at a higher level than Peterson, but obviously has had terrible luck with injuries. There's been minimal interest in him as well.

KevShmev · « **Reply #220 on:** April 03, 2017, 08:55:52 PM »

Charles, at his peak, was the best overall NFL RB I have seen since Tomlinson. What a shame that injuries have all but done him in.

pogoowner · « **Reply #221 on:** April 03, 2017, 09:10:45 PM »

He's averaged 5.5 yards per carry over his career, which is insane.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #222 on:** April 04, 2017, 07:21:43 AM »

Looks like Romo's headed for the broadcasting booth. We shall see...

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19073822/dallas-cowboys-qb-tony-romo-leaving-football-broadcast-career

cramx3 · « **Reply #223 on:** April 04, 2017, 07:34:12 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on April 03, 2017, 04:08:04 PM

No one would sign him. No one.

Anywho he has one life sentence all ready. This time in court is a different suit. He's never getting out.

Oh, didnt realize he was convicted of something already, I thought he might of had a way to get out.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #224 on:** April 04, 2017, 07:40:20 AM »

Quote from: cramx3 on April 04, 2017, 07:34:12 AM

Quote from: kingshmegland on April 03, 2017, 04:08:04 PM
No one would sign him. No one.

Anywho he has one life sentence all ready. This time in court is a different suit. He's never getting out.

Oh, didnt realize he was convicted of something already, I thought he might of had a way to get out.

If he was guilty in this case he would serve 2 life sentences. Crazy. I've had 2 speeding tickets and one parking ticket in my life.

bosk1 · « **Reply #225 on:** April 04, 2017, 08:58:26 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on April 04, 2017, 07:40:20 AM

Quote from: cramx3 on April 04, 2017, 07:34:12 AM
Quote from: kingshmegland on April 03, 2017, 04:08:04 PM
No one would sign him. No one.

Anywho he has one life sentence all ready. This time in court is a different suit. He's never getting out.

Oh, didnt realize he was convicted of something already, I thought he might of had a way to get out.

If he was guilty in this case he would serve 2 life sentences. Crazy. I've had 2 speeding tickets and one parking ticket in my life.

Hence the Patriots still not signing you.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #226 on:** April 04, 2017, 09:10:41 AM »

SAY WHAAAATTTT?!

I think my skill set has something to do with that. Oh and age.

El Barto · « **Reply #227 on:** April 04, 2017, 11:03:14 AM »

At this point in his career I doubt AP is the guy, but personally I'd love to see NE get a good back. They always have a stable of reliable runners, but somebody that's a threat would take a fair amount of heat off of their aging quarterback. Moreover, Bill's not adverse to that option, as demonstrated with Corry Dillon way back when. He carried the ball 20/gm.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #228 on:** April 04, 2017, 11:09:31 AM »

But Dillon was younger and had more left than AP.

El Barto · « **Reply #229 on:** April 04, 2017, 11:48:29 AM »

My point was only that Bill's not adverse to utilizing a strong run game if the option is available. It will always be a pass first O, but it doesn't need to be a pass only O, which is mostly the case now.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #230 on:** April 04, 2017, 12:22:48 PM »

Oh there's no doubt Bill is willing to do so. The uproar up here is 2 weeks ago the ownership said they took Joe Dixon off the board for the draft because he hit a female. So the media heads are now wondering if the ownership and BB are on the same page.

El Barto · « **Reply #231 on:** April 04, 2017, 12:41:11 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on April 04, 2017, 12:22:48 PM

Oh there's no doubt Bill is willing to do so. The uproar up here is 2 weeks ago the ownership said they took Joe Dixon off the board for the draft because he hit a female. So the media heads are now wondering if the ownership and BB are on the same page.

Assuming you mean Joe Mixon, the running back, why would anybody think he was ever on the draft board? In any case, BB and Kraft are polar opposites of Jerry and Jimmy. They both know damn well how important the other is.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #232 on:** April 04, 2017, 01:07:54 PM »

I know that but you know the Boston media going hogwild.

Stadler · « **Reply #233 on:** April 04, 2017, 01:26:11 PM »

The Boston media are a bunch of lunatics. Bill is not averse to any player, regardless of history, but unlike the Cowboys and Bengals, the margin for error is pretty thin. They don't care who you are, but you CANNOT disrupt the clubhouse. Period.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #234 on:** April 04, 2017, 01:35:53 PM »

You should hear it up here. It's funny. The media needs something to talk about to stir up talk. It's as bad as the national media with politics.

KevShmev · « **Reply #235 on:** April 04, 2017, 05:34:32 PM »

I don't think Belichick is stock piling all of that receiving talent to all of a sudden wanna change his offense to one that features a RB who needs 20+ carries a game. They are fine with their two pass catching RBs and a marginal runner (like Blount).

Not surprised about Romo. No point in playing only to get hurt again. Take the money and the great CBS gig.

The Trooper · « **Reply #236 on:** April 04, 2017, 05:39:44 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on April 04, 2017, 01:35:53 PM

You should hear it up here. It's funny. The media needs something to talk about to stir up talk. It's as bad as the national media with politics.

Lol I think Gronk has given the media enough to talk about the last 4 days.

As far as AP, he is not a Bill fit. I get trying to get a SOLID run game going to save the ageing Brady. They are a dink and dunk passing team. Brady does have the arm to throw a bomb. INHO, make your offensive line solid rather than hire an old running back.

Then again, I think Bill knows what he is doing

King Postwhore · « **Reply #237 on:** April 04, 2017, 06:47:38 PM »

Dink and dunk? Lol. You did see Brady was at the top 3 for passes 20 yards and more last season. Besides. I love that most only can put down Brady saying he's a Dink and dunk passers-by.

If so, more QB'S should try.