According to an NFL source, the New England Patriots offered Jennings a deal averaging $6 million but didn’t get very far.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/according-to-an-nfl-source-the-new-england/
Any predictions for the rest of free agency?
Putting together a piece that will run Tuesday on this, but based on who’s already in, I’d say:
- Bring Vollmer back: Clearly he’s weighing some offers but he hasn’t jumped yet. Otherwise get in on the next best available right tackle. And backup left tackle.
- Keep bringing in receivers. There needs to be at least 1-2 more free agents signed there to truly be ready for the draft.
- Lock down at least one of the veteran pass rushers in Freeney and/or Abraham. Doubt anything happens with Dumervil.
- The defensive tackle market is not great, but they should grab 1-2 of them as well.
Target players will run in Tuesday’s piece.
Talib signing for one year and $5 million is further proof that he’s not as good as everyone wants to believe he is. Percy Harvin proved again that if you’re elite, it doesn’t matter how much trouble you are – you’re going to get paid. If Talib was an elite player, he would have received an elite offer – even for one year – and he did not.
Market has gone way down on corners too..
Talib, Wilson and state of Patriots free agency – Extra Points – Boston.com
https://www.patspropaganda.com/talib-signing-for-one-year-and-5-million-is/
Patriots release Brandon Lloyd.
It’s likely he comes back on a reduced deal, but he was the only legitimate target left who had actually caught a pass from Tom Brady before. Pats are ruthless and fearless.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-release-brandon-lloyd-its-likely-he/
