Patriots/NFL 2024 Off Season: Free Agency, Draft Part III

[Terrier]

Why Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is ‘getting fed up’ with Jerry Jones

McCarthy is entering the 2024 season on the final year of his contract.

nypost.com

 

[GatorMike]

 

[Terrier]

From A to F-minus: Why cafeterias around the NFL received high -- and low -- marks

ESPN spoke with several teams about the best -- and worst -- NFL food programs based on the NFLPA report cards released in February.

www.espn.com

 

[EverettMike]

Former Raven Jacoby Jones died, 40. No cause of death reported yet.

 

[CDJ]

Would appear Aiyuk has requested a trade

 

[EverettMike]

Would appear Aiyuk has requested a trade

Considering where the Pats are as a team, his age, what it will take to get him, and what kind of salary he'll want I don't think he actually makes sense for this team right now.

 

[CDJ]

Considering where the Pats are as a team, his age, what it will take to get him, and what kind of salary he'll want I don't think he actually makes sense for this team right now.

I like the idea of adding him because it gives Maye more to work with as he develops. The money doesn’t matter to me at all, they have plenty of it waiting to be spent. Slots everybody else in the WR room in properly too

Doubt we acquire him though, they could very well see things the way you do plus I’m sure there will be plenty of suitors. They did wanna throw a bunch of money at an older, worse option (Ridley) so there is that

 

[EverettMike]

I like the idea of adding him because it gives Maye more to work with as he develops. The money doesn’t matter to me at all, they have plenty of it waiting to be spent. Slots everybody else in the WR room in properly too

Doubt we acquire him though, they could very well see things the way you do plus I’m sure there will be plenty of suitors. They did wanna throw a bunch of money at an older, worse option (Ridley) so there is that

I'd rather wait a year and then bring in someone like Aiyuk, who is going to cost at least a second on top of the contract.

If he were four years younger I wouldn't care, but the whole picture/cost is why I'd hold off. Maye isn't playing for at least half a season anyway.

(Ideally you sign a guy like him in free agency next summer, when it would be better timed to Maye's development.)

 

[yazmybaby]

Report: 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk officially requests trade

The Bradon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco has officially reached a tipping point. After the All-Pro wide receiver and the San Francisco 49ers had a number of unsuccessful conversations on a contract extension this off-season, Aiyuk officially requested a trade on Tuesday according to NFL Network's...

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[CDJ]

I'd rather wait a year and then bring in someone like Aiyuk, who is going to cost at least a second on top of the contract.

If he were four years younger I wouldn't care, but the whole picture/cost is why I'd hold off. Maye isn't playing for at least half a season anyway.

(Ideally you sign a guy like him in free agency next summer, when it would be better timed to Maye's development.)

Looking like Tee Higgins will be the top option next year, wouldn’t hate that

 

[EverettMike]

Looking like Tee Higgins will be the top option next year, wouldn’t hate that

Give it to me. Love Tee Higigns. He's one year younger than BA and will only cost cap space as a free agent. Booking my February flight to Santa Clara in 2026.

 

[yazmybaby]

Considering where the Pats are as a team, his age, what it will take to get him, and what kind of salary he'll want I don't think he actually makes sense for this team right now.

Depends on the asking price.
He is only 26 YO and could develop with Maye now.
He is way under paid at 14M a year.
Hill got the Chiefs a first/second/two 4th rounders and a 6th round pick.

 

[CDJ]

Give it to me. Love Tee Higigns. He's one year younger than BA and will only cost cap space as a free agent. Booking my February flight to Santa Clara in 2026.

Seems like they’re still sniffing around BA. I like Aiyuk more as a player but like you said Tee only costs money next offseason

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Considering where the Pats are as a team, his age, what it will take to get him, and what kind of salary he'll want I don't think he actually makes sense for this team right now.

Well they're sitting on $43 million in cap space and he's only 25. What about either thing doesn't make sense for a rebuilding team? Does a young Top 3 pick QB not need weapons to make aid his development? Did we not just see it in Buffalo when Josh Allen took the leap to elite when they added Diggs?

The only thing it doesn't make sense for is Kraft's wallet, which frankly has become tougher to open than Jacobs's wallet for years now

 

[EverettMike]

Well they're sitting on $43 million in cap space and he's only 25. What about either thing doesn't make sense for a rebuilding team? Does a young Top 3 pick QB not need weapons to make aid his development? Did we not just see it in Buffalo when Josh Allen took the leap to elite when they added Diggs?

The only thing it doesn't make sense for is Kraft's wallet, which frankly has become tougher to open than Jacobs's wallet for years now

It's not about the money, it's about everything. I should have said that already.

Considering a) where the Pats are as a team, b) his age, c) what it will take to get him, and d) what kind of salary he'll want I don't think he actually makes sense for this team right now.

 

[Lobster57]

It's not about the money, it's about everything. I should have said that already.

Considering a) where the Pats are as a team, b) his age, c) what it will take to get him, and d) what kind of salary he'll want I don't think he actually makes sense for this team right now.

yup giving up assets for a guy who will be pushing 30 at WR by the time you're competitive again is risky. I have no idea what the 49ers would be looking to get back, but i doubt it's cheap

 

[Troublesome 85]

Just saw an early 2025 mock that has the Patriots at #2 I mean maybe I am optimistic but I dont think they will be that bad but even if they are its not that big of a deal. Hope they dont rush Maye Polk or Baker

 

[yazmybaby]

Just saw an early 2025 mock that has the Patriots at #2 I mean maybe I am optimistic but I dont think they will be that bad but even if they are its not that big of a deal. Hope they dont rush Maye Polk or Baker

We have another difficult schedule this year.
I agree with you, no sense in rushing Maye, play him when he is ready.
I predict we go 4-13, best case 6-11.

 

[Therick67]

yup giving up assets for a guy who will be pushing 30 at WR by the time you're competitive again is risky. I have no idea what the 49ers would be looking to get back, but i doubt it's cheap

If it take them 5 years to be competitive again, then they’ve really screwed it up..

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

yup giving up assets for a guy who will be pushing 30 at WR by the time you're competitive again is risky. I have no idea what the 49ers would be looking to get back, but i doubt it's cheap

If Maye is the guy they think he is, then they'll be competitive in 1-3 years. That's the going turn around time for stud draft QBs (Love, Lawrence, Stroud, Tua, Jackson, Hurts, Purdy)

 

[Ben Grimm]

Kyle Shanahan offered Bill Belichick job "to do anything he wanted" with 49ers

Kyle Shanahan is smart enough to not be threatened by having a coach smarter than him on his staff.

www.nbcsports.com

I challenged Bill & Brady to date someone over 30 but they both said "I can't do that".

 

[DKH]

Patriots run defense

#1 in NFL at 3.3 average yards per carry allowed

#4 in NFL yielding 1,584 rushing yards

Only 2 teams ran for more then 100 yards over final 2 months of season

* because the offense sucked they were on all the field a lot

Impressive DL
Barmore - stud
Godchaux - Uber underrated

Pharms
Roberts
Armon Watts from Steelers
Ekuale

Solid Interior support

DE
Deatrich Wise
Keion White

Could use another End but overall this is really strong group

 

[RoccoF14]

Patriots run defense

#1 in NFL at 3.3 average yards per carry allowed

#4 in NFL yielding 1,584 rushing yards

Only 2 teams ran for more then 100 yards over final 2 months of season

Yeah, NE was basically the Chicago Bears of the AFC. For whatever that's worth....

 

[yazmybaby]

Patriots run defense

#1 in NFL at 3.3 average yards per carry allowed

#4 in NFL yielding 1,584 rushing yards

Only 2 teams ran for more then 100 yards over final 2 months of season

* because the offense sucked they were on all the field a lot

Impressive DL
Barmore - stud
Godchaux - Uber underrated

Pharms
Roberts
Armon Watts from Steelers
Ekuale

Solid Interior support

DE
Deatrich Wise
Keion White

Could use another End but overall this is really strong group

Having Judon and Gonzalez back for a full season will also help.
Our dee against the pass needs some improvement and I agree with you about another Edge rusher to line up on the opposite side to Judon would be great.

 

[RoccoF14]

I didn't know this existed until my son sent me this link today. Its actually pretty hilarious. My son's a Commanders fan (born and raised in DC) and the write up on them had me in stitches. As I was reading this, I couldn't help but think @EverettMike would be a great addition to this writing staff... The Carolina one was even better.

https://defector.com/category/why-your-team-sucks