It just sunk in. Wow.
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/
Report: Aqib Talib signs a one-year deal with Patriots
Report: Aqib Talib signs a one-year deal with Patriots
Good news as the Patriots secondary continues to be addressed in the first week of free agency. With someone like Talib, who brought off-the-field concerns along with injuries, I have no problem that it’s just a one-year deal. But it does make me think cornerback will still be a big target moving forward in free agency and the draft.
One area where Wilson also could add value to the Patriots is in their sub defense as a linebacker. The Patriots have a formidable trio of Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes and Dont’a Hightower to serve as linebackers in their base defense, but both Hightower and Spikes showed coverage limitations last season. Wilson has good ball skills and proactive athleticism, and because of his large frame could hold his own in a linebacker alignment. The Patriots have tried something similar with previous free agent signings (John Lynch and Tank Williams are names that come to mind), but the plan has never quite materialized. That could change this season with Wilson, who has the physical skills to take on such a role. Given the increasing reliance by many teams on the passing game, the need for play-in-space linebackers has grown.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/one-area-where-wilson-also-could-add-value-to-the/