Agent using Schefty to drive a bidding war? I really hope the Pats don't sign him. He's not worth what he's going to cost.
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New England is pushing to sign free-agent WR Calvin Ridley, but sources believe that he currently prefers to return to Jacksonville and he has been discussing a deal with the Jaguars.
If Ridley was 26/27, I’d say go for it. He’s going to be 30 this year, though. IMO, Doesn’t make sense to spend a lot of cash on an older WR considering the Pats are full rebuild.
If they are drafting a young QB, have a WR who knows what to do and can make plays for the QB can go a long way to helping the QB develop.
Ridley would be new to the team, so we don’t know that he will know what to do on the field. He has to learn the offense as well and it doesn’t always work out as we’ve seen so many times before. Also, the young QB might sit the whole year behind Brissett. That’s probably the safest way to go about it. Don’t want to ruin another 1st round QB.
the 3rd pick in the draft is not sitting behind a QB that couldn't even beat out Sam Howell last year.
Kinda like when Trey Lance was the 3rd pick in the draft and sat the first year.
Ah yes because Jimmy G and Brissett are the same thing. Jacoby Brissett is not a starting level QB. If he is starting for the Pats over the 3rd pick something has gone drastically wrong.
I personally would play the #3 pick, but it really isn't some "far fetched rumor". It's been reported online, especially if it's Maye. That he could sit a year behind Brissett, or at least at the beginning and then take over later.
Maybe they could have tried for another "bridgey" QB but at the same time not all the QBs are stupid. I doubt Russell Wilson would want to come to NE knowing he's only playing probably for 1 year before the rookie inevitably takes over. Others like Mayfield, Cousins, etc. all got paid. Maybe Minshew could have been a better option but not by much, and he got 2/25M (15M guaranteed). Same with Flacco who is turning 39 next season. Fields I could give you, but I'd argue why hasn't he been dealt yet? Steelers and Falcons were rumored for him and they took other options. Maybe CHI is asking for too much.
Again, I'd just start the #3 pick, but it's not like they are contending in 2024 regardless. You've made the same point when talking about Ridley and splurging on a receiver, the roster isn't ready yet. But you also risk ruining the QB if you start him behind a hideous roster and bad O-Line (similar to Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, etc.). The QB himself might also need a bit more polishing, not everyone can just start immediately.