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Archives for April 10, 2013

Any thoughts on the push for Sanders? Do you think he’s worth giving up one of our picks in the draft for considering we don’t have as many as we’re used to?

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Given that it’s a one-year deal I think it comes down to they like him, and think he’s good value for a third round pick, but they’re not positive he’s going to “get it” so they’re protecting themselves. It would ensure that they don’t have a glaring need come draft day, though it would still be a need. It’s rare that they enter the draft saying “we must come away with a potential starter at position X”. It’s definitely a ballsy move given their lack of draft capital, and that nothing tells us Sanders is an easy fix at the outside receiver spot. Still a passing offense with him, Amendola, Donald Jones, Edelman, Gronk and Hernando would have some potential.

Julian Edelman returns to Patriots

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The receiver news keeps coming this morning as Mike Garafalo reports Julian Edelman has re-signed with the Pats on a one-year deal. Makes sense that Edelman didn’t jump at a one-year deal earlier in the offseason, and waited to see what else might be out there.

Clearly he has to prove he can stay healthy, but the Pats now could have some decent competition depth at receiver. Still think they need to add a young explosive talent in the draft, but for now the Pats have a pretty good 2013 team in place that should only improve with the draft picks.

As always, the won’t be restricted by needs and can just take the best player available. Classic Patriots. Classic.

Re-setting the Patriots defensive tackle competition – Going Deep – Boston.com

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Re-setting the Patriots defensive tackle competition – Going Deep – Boston.com

Nice round-up from Frenz, taking a look at the Pats current defensive tackle depth. One wild card is Myron Pryor. Granted he hasn’t played a snap since early 2011, but if he’s healthy he could be an interesting addition in an area of need. Always liked his pass rush and ability to play inside, even against the run.

Patriots make a move on Emmanuel Sanders

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Per Jason LaCanfora the Pats just signed Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet. The cap-strung Steelers will now have to decide if they want to match, if they even can.

For the Pats it’s a bold move. They only have five draft picks and this will cost them their third rounder, but it will add a player at their biggest area of need. Without any glaring needs left, and only four picks (1st, 2nd, 7th, 7th) remaining, it seems even more likely the Pats could trade down from the first round to pick up some more picks.

Stay tuned, this should be one of the most interesting non-draft weeks of the offseason!