Free Agency
Biggest needs
1. The pass rusher you have to account for on third down plays. Whether its Chandler Jones, a draft pick or pass rush specialist vet.
2. Good slot corner who has the ability to blitz off the edge and move well laterally.
3. Linebackers who can cover in nickel or dime situations. Nate Ebner would be a great guy to train in this situation.
4. The signing of Brandon Lloyd allowed the pats go expand the pass game from the hashmarks to the sideline, a burner has to be brought in. Just the threat will help.
5. Anyone who can get a kick return beyond the 20.
6. Development of a quarterback behind Brady. I find Mike Kafka to be more Tom Brady than Ryan Mallett.
Resign and why
CB/ST Marquis Cole- Special Teams gunner and good kick coverage guy.
WR Julian Edelman- Does it all and is a qb in a pinch.
De Trevor Scott- Good rotational guy to bring to camp.
CB Aqib Talib- Brings some toughness and skill to the secondary.
T Sebastian Vollmer- Very underrated starting tackle.
LB Dane Fletcher-Special Teamer/ Coverage lb
H-Back Michael Hoomanawanui- Solid H-Back who's blocking is very underrated.
Sign elsewhere, say bye and why
Cb Will Allen- jag
CB Kyle Arrington- he's been passed in special teams and is a liability even in the slot.
S Josh Barrett- Can't stand him.
Wr Deion Branch- Time to retire
S Patrick Chung- Passed on depth chart, doesn't have a role.
LB Niko Koutouvides- Just a special teamer, adds nothing defensively.
Cb Derrick martin- vet whos been on many teams for a reason.
G/C Jamey Richard--younger cheaper option for Scar to mold.
Wr Donte Stallworth- older, injury prone
G Donald Thomas-
WR Wes Welker- when he matters its on the ground. Hernandez can fill this role fine.
LB Tracy White- see Niko.
RB Danny Woodhead-will get paid, you can replace.
What to watch for
Ryan Mallett and the interest of the Cleveland Browns. The 6th pick could be in play if the pats trade Mallett and their 1st. The signing isn't as expensive so Bill might want to find an impact player.
Players who could be released- Daniel Fells, Jermaine Cunningham
Solve Jonathan Fanene contract issue.
Matt Cassell return when/if wailved by KC
Free Agents to watch and why
Joselio Hanson- slot corner we need, can play outside if needed. He also has experience at safety and is a solid special teamer.
Mike Adams- Can play in slot, safety and special teamer. Just a solid football player.
Le'Rod Stephens Howling- A better version of Woodhead who helps in the kick game.
Johnny Knox- Burner, kick returner. Great ypc over his career. This Mike Wallace lite
Dwight Freeney- Just a pass rush specialist who could teach young guys the craft. He doesn't belong in 3-4 and could come really cheap.
Demarrio Williams- The need for backup linebackers who can play in sub packages and cover is huge.
Bryan Scott- Same as Demarrio Williams
Ernie Sims- Ditto to two above
Rocy McIntosh- Ditto
aaron Curry- Just a flyer, who knows. Another Bobby Carpenter type signing.
Pats 2013 training camp roster not including draft picks and rookie fa's
Offense
Hernandez is my new slot guy. Knox is my deep threat and competes as returner.
QB
Tom Brady
Mike Kafka
Matt Cassell
RB
Stevan Ridley
Shane Vereen
Brandon Bolden
Jeff Demps
Spencer larsen (FB)
La-Rod Stephens-Howling
WR
Brandon Lloyd
Matthew Slater
Kamar Aiken
Jeremy Ebert
Andre Holmes
Julian Edelman
Johnny Knox
Tight End
Rob Gronkowski
Aaron Hernandez (WR)
Daniel Fells
Jake Ballard
Brad herman
Michael Hoomanauwanui
Tackle
Nate Solder
Marcus Cannon
Markus Zusevies
Kyle Hix
Sebastian Vollmer
OG/C
Logan Mankins
ryan Wendell
Dan Connolly
Nick McDonald
Defensive End
Rob Ninkovich (LB)
chandler Jones
Justin Francis
Jermaine Cunningham
Jake Bequette
Marcus Bernard
Trevor Scott
Dwight Freeney
Defensive Tackle
Vince Wilfork
Kyle Love
Brandon Deaderick
Myron Pryor
marcus Forston
T4racy Robertson
Armond Armstead
Linebacker
Jerod Mayo
Brandon Spikes
dont'a Hightower
Mike Rivera
Jeff Tarpanian
Dane Fletcher
Demarrio Williams
Ernie Sims
Rocky Mcintosh
Aaron Curry
Cornerback
Alfonzo Dennard
Ras-I Dowling
Malcolm Williams
Marquise Cole
Aqib Talib
Joselio hanson
Mike Adams
Safety
Devin Mccourty (CB)
Steve Gregory
Tavon Wilson
Nate Ebner
Bryan Scott
ST
Stephen Gostkowski
Zoltan Mesko
Danny Aiken
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