Patriots Offseason Plans

[Cityofchampions33]

Count the Houston Texans among the teams interested in trading for Buffalo receiver Eric Moulds, according to the Houston Chronicle. According to the report, the Patriots are also interested and the Chronicle reports the Bills are asking for a fourth-round draft choice.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

 

I'd most definately give a 4th for Moulds.

[jsinger121]

I would give it too but thats not what would hold a deal up. Would the Bills trade him in the division to the Patriots and how much of a paycut is Moulds willing to take. Those are two huge questions.

[jsinger121]

The Patriots were rewarded with 2 compensatory picks today both coming in the 6th round. Neither of these picks can be traded.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

[jsinger121]

The Patriots' preseason opponents were announced by the NFL today.

 

The team will play road preseason games against the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants. The team will host preseason games against the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins.

 

The Patriots' game against Atlanta is Friday, Aug. 11 and will be televised by CBS (8 p.m. ET).

 

The team's game against Arizona is Saturday, Aug. 19 and will be televised by the NFL Network (8 p.m. ET)

 

The date and times of the Giants and Redskins games have yet to be determined.

 

This means a previous report that indicated the Patriots would travel to St. Louis in the preseason was incorrect.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

[riverside sluggers]

The Patriots have made a free agent signing. Safety Mel Mitchell, who spent his last 4 seasons with the Saints, is mostly known for his high octane defense on special teams.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2006/04/01/patriots_make_a_special_move_by_adding_safety_mitchell/

[riverside sluggers]

The Patriots have added former Chief, CB Eric Warfield. They also had Ohio State's kicker Josh Houston in for a visit

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

[jsinger121]

The Patriots 2006 schedule is as follows (all times eastern):

 

Sunday, Sept. 10 – vs. Bills, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 17 – at Jets, 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 24 – vs. Broncos, 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 1 – at Bengals, 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 8 – vs. Dolphins, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15 – BYE

Sunday, Oct. 22 – at Bills, 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 30 – at Vikings, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5 – vs. Colts, 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 12 – vs. Jets, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 19 – at Packers, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 26 – vs. Bears, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3 – vs. Lions, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 – at Dolphins, 1 p.m.

Sunday. Dec. 17 – vs. Texans, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 24 – at Jaguars, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 31 – at Titans, 1 p.m.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

[riverside sluggers]

The Pats have signed safety Tebucky Jones and ex-Colts kicker Martin Gramatica

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

[Cityofchampions33]

That's actually far easier then last season, the schedule I mean. I meanw e afce the Cols once, and really the only two competitive games are against the Bengals and Broncos. As for teh signings it's a wash IMO, nothin impressive.

[schillingouttheks]

If Martin Gramatica can be the Martin Gramatica of old, then that's not a "wash" signing. That guy can boot the ball if need be. Tebucky Jones, yeah whatever. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a big deal trying to be worked out with Dillon or whatnot. We shall see.

 

Even though these signings aren't great, we have seen time and time again turn mediocre players into great ones. I'm excited to see what will happen.

[riverside sluggers]

Hey you know, Gramatica was a former pro-bowler with the Bucs. Maybe this could be one of those great under the radar signings the Pats have been known for in recent past. Worth a shot to have him compete for the job this July

[kreinbihl34]

Everyone has under the radar signings... the only reason the you hear it from the Pats is because Brady is the only star. People need something to talk about... and to leave you with something about Gramatica. How sure are you with a kicked that has a career line of 43 for 71 on field goals past 39 yards. Thats even in a warm weather climate. Houston now is about as far under the radar as you can get. He was over shadowed by Nugent but is average to ok kicker.

[riverside sluggers]

Everyone has under the radar signings... the only reason the you hear it from the Pats is because Brady is the only star. People need something to talk about... and to leave you with something about Gramatica. How sure are you with a kicked that has a career line of 43 for 71 on field goals past 39 yards. Thats even in a warm weather climate. Houston now is about as far under the radar as you can get. He was over shadowed by Nugent but is average to ok kicker.

 

Ok... I said is that he's worth a shot to compete for a job this july, not saying he's a sure bet to be a great kicker for us. Way to contradict there

[jsinger121]

Patriots sign Richard Seymour to a long term extension

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2406619

[Beckett95]

boston.com

Observations from the Patriots’ rookie minicamp practice on Saturday afternoon:

 

* Receiver Chad Jackson made a positive first impression, catching everything thrown his way and making a few difficult grabs on high-thrown balls and one over the middle. Forced to pick one player who stood out from this practice, the answer would be Jackson.

 

* Players wore shorts, jerseys (no pads) and helmets for the indoor practice.

 

* There was a lot of work on pass-catching and running back Laurence Maroney and tight end David Thomas were consistent in hauling in throws from Corey Bramlet (the only QB in camp). Thomas made one very nice grab on a long crossing route, and Maroney outran outside linebacker Jeremy Mincey to snare a long touchdown toss.

 

* Tight end Garrett Mills wasn’t as consistent, with a few tough passes bouncing off his hands.

 

* Kicker Steve Gostkowski showed solid leg strength while booting kickoffs. He consistently was kicking the ball from one end zone to the other end zone in the 80-yard practice bubble.

 

* It was difficult to gauge the speed of all the players, but Maroney, Jackson and Thomas all gained separation when needed, and looked the part. Maroney looks fast.

 

* Six players were in for tryouts, including Holy Cross running back Steve Silva.

 

good to hear that Jackson's looking good

[Cityofchampions33]

Pats have supposedly had Law visit for a physical

 

http://patriots.bostonherald.com/patriots/view.bg?articleid=139338

[jsinger121]

I hope they resign Ty Law. It would be a big boost to the DB's if he was back with this team.

[Beckett95]

they wont resign Law because of the money hes going to want. Why they got rid of him in the first place.

[jsinger121]

They won't resign Law at the money he wants but that doesn't mean they won't bring him back into the fold. He is going to find that not many teams are going to pay what he is asking for and will eventually bring his price down.

[CrespoBlows]

Law's going to sign with the Chiefs.

 

The Chiefs need Law, and he wants to play for Edwards.

[Dana Kiecker]

Im all set with Law... it looked like he put on about 25-30 pounds the last two years.

[Beckett95]

my projected depth chart (barring injuries) for the Pats by September 10...

 

QB—Brady, Cassel, Bramlett

RB—Dillon, Faulk, Maroney

FB—Pass, Mills

TE—Graham, Watson, Thomas

WR—Branch, Jackson, Caldwell, Brown, Bethel

LT—Light, Kaczur

LG—Mankins, Hochstein

C—Koppen, Mruczkowski

RG—Neal, Stevenson

RT—Gorin, O’Callaghan

 

DE—Warren, Green

NT—Wilfork, Smith

DE—Seymour, Hill

OLB—Vrabel, Banta-Cain

ILB—Bruschi, Roach

ILB—Beisel, Claridge, Izzo

OLB—Colvin, Mincey

CB—Samuel, Warfield,

SS—Harrison, Jones

FS—Wilson, Hawkins, Mitchell

CB—Hobbs, Gay, Andrews

 

P— Miller

K—Gostkowski

 

pretty sure thats 53. This is a complete guess and is guaranteed to have something wrong with it. There are over 80 players trying working with the team, almost all of which could make the team by opening day. This year will be tough to make cuts.

[jsinger121]

The Patriots traded Bethel Johnson to the Saints for former first round pick DT Johnathan Sullivan.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

[Papelbon58]

i think Warfield might be the number two corner to start off, but other than that looks great

[Beckett95]

The Patriots traded Bethel Johnson to the Saints for former first round pick DT Johnathan Sullivan.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

 

great trade, picking up a former 6th overall pick for a guy who had no interesting being here. Hopefully Belicheck can get Sullivan to play harder. From what i heard, Sullivan didnt like the heat in NO and didnt like the team to much.

[Beckett95]

Yahoo--

A league source said that the Broncos have been associated with another veteran running back – T.J. Duckett of the Atlanta Falcons – as part of a potential three-team trade. The deal would also send Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie to the New England Patriots, while Denver would receive Patriots tight end Daniel Graham and Duckett. The Falcons would receive undisclosed draft choices from both teams.

 

that trade would be fine with me if we dont give up a high round pick

[schillingouttheks]

Take Graham, Benjamin Watson is what's up kids.

 

I would LOVE Ashley Lelie. Speed demon, and only going to get better. I think See Red might be pissed if this happened.

[CrespoBlows]

Duckett sucks against every team in football, except the TB Buccaneers. The Bucs should send a pick to all three teams, so I never have to see his fat ass again.

[Cocos Disciples]

Any news on Ty Law, last I heard it was down to two teams, us included.

[jsinger121]

Deion Branch skipped voluntary passing camp something he has not previously skipped. I can see him missing mini camp as well in a possible hold out for a new contract.