***The Official New England Patriots Thread***

[Lunatic]

With the cap space we have, I do think we'll be right back in the thick of things this season.

Which 'we' you talking about? The Bucs or the Pats?

Oh, and this is ****ing hilarious. You posted this in the Bucs thread last April:

This thread fkn sucks which is why a new one was started.

And all of you TB "fans" who used to post ITT are just as much as bandwagon fans as anyone else. You don't post in this thread for 2 years, yet the moment Brady is traded to TB you post again. That's some fair weather, bandwagon type chit right there.

Fast forward a couple of months:

That's how it's been for years now with Brady. Everyone tries to guess his fallout when he plays poorly.

I also was surprised they gave Rojo another chance after he fumbled. For the last couple weeks I honestly thought they were trying to find a reason to not play him over Fournette.

Even though we put up a lot of points, I honestly thought the offense was still not in sync. Rams, Chiefs, Vikings up next. Going to be a good test to see if we are SB contenders.

Here's to hoping the Saints lose out and the Bucs win out which would give the Bucs the division. Doubt it'll happen, but possible.

With how the Bucs looked in the second half, we have so much potential on offense, we just have to play an entire game at that level which we've not done yet.

[ohiostate124]

Yikes. What a *******.

[wildchild11]

making a new Tampa Bay thread (which no one posted in) and trying to tell long-time Tampa Bay fans how to act is pretty cringy

[BigDeeps01]

Which 'we' you talking about? The Bucs or the Pats?

Oh, and this is ****ing hilarious. You posted this in the Bucs thread last April:



Fast forward a couple of months:

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[JotaroJoestar]

My only prediction is the Patriots will sign a QB within the first day of FA if Jimmy G has not been acquired & I don't think that's likely anymore...

55% - CAM
30% - FITZ
15% - MITCH

[JotaroJoestar]

Also, a route the Pats could go that is little talked about is trading up in the first round if Mac Jones falls. Plenty of debate whether the Pats take Pitts or Jones @15 if they're available... It both are available, they should select Pitts, but say Jones falls to 20, I could see them trading a 2nd + to move back in & get Jones.

[camaleom]

so realistically who is out there?

Jimmy - 49 said nope, he is the starter
Watson - if you want to send 3 or even 4 FR picks and even then I don't think they will let the guy go
Dak - $$$$ prob tagged as well
Kirk? maybe if you throw a good offer at the vikings
Darnold and Fitz? sincerely doubt they will give the pats a QB (specially the dolphins)
Mariota? this is prob the only one that is somewhat available - give grunden a first or 2 seconds or send gilly?

brahhhs ain't looking pretty

[GarthVader]

so realistically who is out there?

Jimmy - 49 said nope, he is the starter
Watson - if you want to send 3 or even 4 FR picks and even then I don't think they will let the guy go
Dak - $$$$ prob tagged as well
Kirk? maybe if you throw a good offer at the vikings
Darnold and Fitz? sincerely doubt they will give the pats a QB (specially the dolphins)
Mariota? this is prob the only one that is somewhat available - give grunden a first or 2 seconds or send gilly?

brahhhs ain't looking pretty

Isn't Mariota a backup to Carr? Not worth Gilly or a first IMO.

[camaleom]

Isn't Mariota a backup to Carr? Not worth Gilly or a first IMO.

well a team that NEEDS a QB can't be cheap trying to fill the void...

[IPoopStandingUp]

well a team that NEEDS a QB can't be cheap trying to fill the void...

4th or 5th round pick for Mariota

[Brozef]

But...but Cam threw three TDs in his last game

Sick of hearing that. Dude is washed up. Move on to someone younger at least.

[Lunatic]

Y'all will end up with Mariota or Fitz, I'm guessing.

[camaleom]

Y'all will end up with Mariota or Fitz, I'm guessing.

Fitz is prob the best bet as he is UFA... now I bet he will want 15-20M and some team out there will give it to him

[Vikes723]

so realistically who is out there?

Jimmy - 49 said nope, he is the starter
Watson - if you want to send 3 or even 4 FR picks and even then I don't think they will let the guy go
Dak - $$$$ prob tagged as well
Kirk? maybe if you throw a good offer at the vikings
Darnold and Fitz? sincerely doubt they will give the pats a QB (specially the dolphins)
Mariota? this is prob the only one that is somewhat available - give grunden a first or 2 seconds or send gilly?

brahhhs ain't looking pretty

I have zero skin in this game (check sig) but why isnt Minshew being discussed as a viable option? He was the bright spot of a team sinking like the titanic and a shuffling mess of injuries and nobodies. His rookie year proved he can sling it in this league this year he was dealing with nagging injuries but I would say hes far from a bust and the verdict is still out on him imo

[GarthVader]

I have zero skin in this game (check sig) but why isnt Minshew being discussed as a viable option? He was the bright spot of a team sinking like the titanic and a shuffling mess of injuries and nobodies. His rookie year proved he can sling it in this league this year he was dealing with nagging injuries but I would say hes far from a bust and the verdict is still out on him imo

His first year, I facetiously considered him the next Tom Brady.

[Vikes723]

His first year, I facetiously considered him the next Tom Brady.

He's only in his 3rd year and plus his contract would be dirt cheap, Interesting how jags fans are thinking they'll hold onto both QBs or they think they arent drafting Trevor? No way they dont. And if the pats offered a 2nd or 3rd round pick Jags would look pretty stupid to not even consider it

[Lunatic]

Fitz is prob the best bet as he is UFA... now I bet he will want 15-20M and some team out there will give it to him

I don't think $15-$20M is too much for him, tbh. He has a pretty good amount of upside. He will be worthless in NE if they don't get him some good weapons, though.



Tyler still hiding since being exposed as the hypocritical, bandwagon bitch that he is?

[HoganIsGOAT]

Tyler still hiding since being exposed as the hypocritical, bandwagon bitch that he is?

Tyler consistently has the most inaccurate and argumentative posts in this thread. Even the New England fans don't like him.

[Lunatic]

Tyler consistently has the most inaccurate and argumentative posts in this thread. Even the New England fans don't like him.

I just think it's funny that he disappeared after I exposed him for being the bitch that he is.

[camaleom]

I don't think $15-$20M is too much for him, tbh. He has a pretty good amount of upside. He will be worthless in NE if they don't get him some good weapons, though.

I totally agree but for the look of things BB is not into that...

man I hope he makes a moves and bring a serviceable qb or we will have another panful season but I am not holding my breath... Bill is not going to change what worked for 20 years just because he had one bad season (and perhaps that is the problem and he doesn't want to admit that Tommy did A LOT for the team)

[camaleom]

Cam back for 14M...

W. T. F.

like srly Bill... I can't wait to see tommy smacking that ass when he comes back to NE - just for zhit and giggles

[HoganIsGOAT]

Cam back for 14M...

W. T. F.

like srly Bill... I can't wait to see tommy smacking that ass when he comes back to NE - just for zhit and giggles

Awful decision.

[GarthVader]

$14 million. Cam's agent working some magic. $14M for a guy that threw more INTs than TDs. Unreal.

[Vikes723]

$14 million. Cam's agent working some magic. $14M for a guy that threw more INTs than TDs. Unreal.

Beyond me. Bill saw something he liked I guess but feels like highway robbery

[camaleom]

Bill is just doubling down on going to the post season without an elite QB - you think he is not annoyed about tommy winning another one right away? even Bill's wife was posting zhit in instagram about tommy.

10-7 or 9-8 season...

[Lunatic]

Beyond me. Bill saw something he liked I guess but feels like highway robbery

Cam obviously wants to stay with the Pats and BB undoubtedly sees something he likes while also being able to get it at the bargain of $14M.

[DefensiveEnd896]

What a horrible move. I'm sure Brady is laughing at this one.

$14 million a year for a bum QB. Lol

[Lunatic]

The base salary is only for $5M. The rest of the money is for incentives:

Per Garafolo, the deal has a base value of $5 million. The other $9 million can be earned only via team and individual incentives tied to playoffs, Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, All-Pro, league MVP, and Super Bowl MVP.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-of-5-million/

[Lunatic]

The base salary is only for $5M. The rest of the money is for incentives:


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-of-5-million/

Meanwhile, Brady is making $41.075M this year.

[camaleom]

like srly what good receiver/TE is gonna come to NE to play with Cam? unless we throw a boat load of money at them and even then maybe...

this can get ugly(er) fast if we don't improve skill positions.