Nice to take a little break yesterday and let the 2013 season fully marinate. The celebration and analysis of the campaign will slowly start to trickle in as we gain perspective.
Now, let the offseason begin!
Fun place to start is OverTheCap.com.
Pats have just $7.9 million in space for this offseason. The NFL average is about $16 million, so the Pats have less room than most.
But cut Dan Connolly, Adrian Wilson, and Isaac Sopoaga and that gets them up to $13.2 million.
Cut Vince Wilfork (just sayin’) and it goes up to $20.7 million. They could also extend him to reduce his cap hit, the more likely option.
There will definitely be holes to fill, but overall the Pats have a good young base, especially on defense.
I don’t think they should hesitate to explore any and every available option at wide receiver and tight end. The middle of the offensive line must be reinforced.
Edelman could go either way right now as I see it.
Talib has recurring injury issues and that should make him more affordable. His value to the secondary is clear.
I think he and Blount would be smart to stay and hopefully they both do.
Otherwise, welcome to another long, cold offseason.
