Talk about the rich getting richer!

[spanky1]

Did anyone realize that New England has 2#1's; 2#2's; 1#3; and 2#4's in this years draft. WOW

 

[EnglishCardinal]

what is their cap room like though ?

 

[Cards Czar]

They are in Cap room hell.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by Snausages
They are in Cap room hell.

Then the draft is the perfect place to add talent...

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Originally posted by Krangthebrain
Then the draft is the perfect place to add talent...

Bam!

My thoughts exactly.

 

[schel]

Originally posted by Snausages
They are in Cap room hell.

300k over is hell? The Pats are in pretty good shape. Antowain Smith will be cut. 3 million is free right there. Ty Law pretty much says he's willing to restructure his contract. Something might be done with Willie McGinest and Troy Brown... after that the Pats don't have much of a problem. If you want to see cap room hell look at the Titans or the Dolphins

 

[azdad1978]

The Pats will trade for somebody that will be franchised.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by azdad1978
The Pats will trade for somebody that will be franchised.

Why? The don't exactly have cap space, so just adding the 2 #1s, and 2 #2's would be cost effective, and would add more talent.

Signing a franchised player wouldn't be a cost effective alternative. I noticed this (what the thread is about) last year during the draft. The Pats are set for years to come if they play their cards right.

 

[azdad1978]

Originally posted by Krangthebrain
Why? The don't exactly have cap space, so just adding the 2 #1s, and 2 #2's would be cost effective, and would add more talent.

Signing a franchised player wouldn't be a cost effective alternative. I noticed this (what the thread is about) last year during the draft. The Pats are set for years to come if they play their cards right.

The Pats might look at it that way since they have the ammo to unload picks cause they have so much. They can package a deal giving up some of their picks say a 3rd rounder to some other teams who knows. Looking at the rookie contracts now and looking at veterans contract its is not too far off anyway. Its a possibilty Krang not etched in stone. Plus who knows if the Pats wants to move up in the first round?

 

[SECTION 11]

Trading Bledsoe was genius. One of the best off-season moves any team has made recently.

 

[vikesfan]

The Pats O Line is cheap but effective. Also the Pats excell at signing quality FAs to low cost deals. They can turn over their team quick. This year's secondary is 3/4ths changed from their SB secondary of 2 years ago.

Using this approach is tricky they missed the playoffs last year. They count big time on their coaching to take them through.

 

[spanky1]

Would you consider trading out of our #3 for New England's #21; #32 and #56 (their two 1st rounders and their 1st second rounder)?

Lots of talent will be available in and around #21......one of the premier CB's or WR's for sure and maybe a Randy Starks at DT.

 

[SECTION 11]

Originally posted by spanky1
Would you consider trading out of our #3 for New England's #21; #32 and #56 (their two 1st rounders and their 1st second rounder)?

If I could then package #32 #56 and our third rounder to move up to say #10, then sure! Three of the top 34 picks, not too bad.

 

[spanky1]

Originally posted by SECTION 11
If I could then package #32 #56 and our third rounder to move up to say #10, then sure! Three of the top 34 picks, not too bad.

Section 11,

If Houston would do this, Green would be considered a genius by all the darksiders.......ending up with a #10; #21 and #33.....me likee!

 

[azdad1978]

Originally posted by SECTION 11
If I could then package #32 #56 and our third rounder to move up to say #10, then sure! Three of the top 34 picks, not too bad.

Man this is an intriguing scenerio. I hope it happens.

 

[spanky1]

Originally posted by spanky1
Section 11,

If Houston would do this, Green would be considered a genius by all the darksiders.......ending up with a #10; #21 and #33.....me likee!

I just realized that Houston, if they play their card quickly and sign Henson and then trade him, they might end up with a second 1st rounder through this manoever.......which would make Section 11's trade with them all the more feasible.

 

[vikesfan]

Remember Houston will get an extra #1 pick from whoever trades for Henson.

 

[azdad1978]

Originally posted by vikesfan
Remember Houston will get an extra #1 pick from whoever trades for Henson.

I thought they are asking for a 2nd rounder?

 

[vikesfan]

I heard on PFW Radio last night that they now expect a one for him. And at least 5 to as many as 8 teams are interested. Pittsburgh GB Cleveland etc.

The PFW analyst said he believed Henson would have been the #1 pick or at least top 5 in his draft year.