NFL free agent season about to open up

[PLamb]

The guy I think would be a great compliment to the Pats at WR that's opn the market is Derrick Mason

[Cman]

Bears signed Brandon Manumaleuna, former Chargers TE which paves the way for them to trade Greg Olsen to the Patriots for a pick

... and the Pats released Baker, meaning there is an even higher need for a TE.
Still, as good as Olsen is, I am not sure it is the way to go, given how infrequently the Pats rely on TEs.

[Chris]

The Pats will be drafting 3 TE's anyways, so no need to worry.

[Rondo2287]

Watson is visiting the seahawks

[Cman]

The Pats will be drafting 3 TE's anyways, so no need to worry.

Hmmm, sort of like this with the first 3 picks?
Jermaine Gresham
Rob Gronkowski
Tim Tebow (who transforms himself to a TE).

Then with that last pick in the 2nd round, the Pats.... trade for Greg Olsen.

[GreenFaith1819]

Wow - my Redskins are cleaning house..released 10 vets recently...it's all good as long as it produces wins, I suppose.

[Cman]

Wow - my Redskins are cleaning house..released 10 vets recently...it's all good as long as it produces wins, I suppose.

which vets?

[Fafnir]

Taylor to the Bears, that's something I've very happy about.

[PLamb]

Look's like Peppers is finalizing a 6 year deal with the Bears

Big Bear day

[Fafnir]

Look's like Peppers is finalizing a 6 year deal with the Bears

Big Bear day

Lots of money spent, we'll see if it ends up with a trip to the playoffs.

[Rondo2287]

Look's like Peppers is finalizing a 6 year deal with the Bears

Big Bear day

Lots of money spent, we'll see if it ends up with a trip to the playoffs.

Those are some low expectations for that kinda money.

[Rondo2287]

Boldin trade close.  Pats are in on it!!!


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/05/boldin-trade-close-ravens-chiefs-patriots-are-interested/

[Fafnir]

Look's like Peppers is finalizing a 6 year deal with the Bears

Big Bear day

Lots of money spent, we'll see if it ends up with a trip to the playoffs.

Those are some low expectations for that kinda money.

The biggest issue facing the Bears last year was their poor offensive line play. So far that hasn't been addressed, if that issue isn't corrected then no matter how Peppers/Taylor/etc. perform they still won't go far.

As for expectations, I think improving 4 or 5 games is a pretty big turn around. That's what it will take to make the playoffs. Once you're in the playoffs its all about how well you play at the end, WC SB appearances and wins have all happened recently.

[Cman]

Boldin trade close.  Pats are in on it!!!


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/05/boldin-trade-close-ravens-chiefs-patriots-are-interested/

Well, this would certainly address the receiver situation...

[Cman]

Boldin trade close.  Pats are in on it!!!


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/05/boldin-trade-close-ravens-chiefs-patriots-are-interested/

Looks like the Pats are dropping out...
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AkE3GqwiEMdvG1qd_b9zrG_.uLYF?slug=nfp-source_patriots_dropping_out_of_boldin_sweepstakes_html-201035&prov=nfp&type=lgns