Here's the one we need to pay attention to for our future... Rank 13 New England Patriots Class grade: B Round 2 (No. 37) Kyle Dugger, S, 14 games/7 starts (60) Josh Uche, OLB, 9 games/1 start Round 3 (87) Anfernee Jennings, OLB, 14 games/4 starts (91) Devin Asiasi, TE, 9 games/3 starts (101) Dalton Keene, TE, 6 games Round 5 (159) Justin Rohrwasser, K Round 6 (182) Michael Onwenu, OG, 16 starts (195) Justin Herron, OT, 12 games/6 starts (204) Cassh Maluia, LB, 9 games Round 7 (230) Dustin Woodard, C (retired) FILICE: What is it about the Patriots and sixth-round steals out of Michigan? OK, Michael Onwenu's probably not gonna threaten Tom Brady's G.O.A.T. status, but the physical 6-foot-3, 350-pounder started all 16 games in Year 1, excelling at three different positions in the process. Drafted as a guard, Onwenu briefly mauled foes on the left and right sides of the interior, but he actually spent the vast majority of his rookie campaign at right tackle, exceeding anyone's wildest expectations as an edge blocker. In fact, in a highly celebrated bookend class that featured six first-round tackles, Onwenu scored the highest Pro Football Focus mark of all. Shoot, he ranked third in PFF's grading system among ALL rookies, trailing only Justin Jefferson and Chase Young. Heady company for the 182nd overall pick. Uche, who hit Foxborough after spending his college days with Onwenu in Ann Arbor, also made a positive first impression, albeit in a significantly lesser role than Onwenu. Playing in just nine games due to injuries, the twitchy edge rusher generated significant pressure in limited snaps, and also showed the kind of versatility in Bill Belichick's scheme that made stars of Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins. Speaking of versatility, Dugger performed well as a hybrid safety/box dweller. Many questioned how he'd transition from Division II Lenoir-Rhyne to the NFL, but he put all doubts to rest with a promising debut campaign, particularly as a physical presence closer to the line of scrimmage. A third-round double-dip at tight end produced a grand total of five catches for 55 yards and one touchdown, with Asiasi and Keene receiving far fewer snaps combined than 2018 seventh-rounder Ryan Izzo. Needless to say, the Pats still have a Gronk-sized hole at the position. Rohrwasser was the first kicker taken in the draft, but the presumptive Stephen Gostkowski replacement's controversial arm ink was much more of a story than his leg, as he struggled in his first training camp and ended up spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad.
Trade package of Derek Carr and 2 thirds is being considered by Easterby. Holdup is he has to agree to take the Catholic preparation classes and get rebaptized after living in Las Vegas.
Agree, we need to HONOR THOSE CONTRACTS! Just like some hold DW arbitrarily accountable to “honor the contract” he signed. How ridiculous the Texans DISHONOR the contract THEY agreed to!
Stafford is cool. Eli was cool. John Elway was cool. Joe Montana was cool. Deshaun is the devil. Hmmm. Wonder why?
Man, you really keep trying to low key play this race card. Were any of those players in the same situation as Watson? Stop comparing apples to oranges.
Where was the outrage then is my point? If you want to look at the race card thats you - on that note is kind of hard to find black QBs in number enough to register on this comparison and further who would have enough sway to pull of what the other QBs did in their time. Doug Williams requesting a trade would have been cool right? Im sure you know the horrible stories tied to Warren Moon and his ascension right? So why is it okay for Stafford to request a trade and it be granted? Why was it okay for Elways daddy to say he wouldnt play for Baltimore? Why was it okay for Joe Cool to say he wanted out of SF? Explain to me how you view the situation with Watson and why its so unique and why he should be the one shouldering the blame.
Versatile in the sense that wherever you line him up, he'll get beat to his left or right similarly (unless he's just bull rushed).
https://theathletic.com/2403964/202...llen-robinson-chris-godwin-lead-loaded-class/ As of this writing, the free-agent wide receiver class looks loaded. The question is whether it will stay that way by the time the new league year starts March 17. Top players like Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin and Kenny Golladay could receive franchise tags from their respective teams. But if they reach the open market, this position could see more blockbuster deals than any other in free agency. Below is a look at the wide receivers who are scheduled to be unrestricted free agents, with their ages as of Week 1 in parentheses. Tier 3: Starting-caliber options These are players who are unlikely to be viewed as No. 1 options but definitely project as starters. Players in this tier will likely find deals that pay between $8 million and $12 million per season. Will Fuller, Houston Texans (27) In late November, it looked like Fuller was making the most of his contract year, and if this list were produced at that time, he would have definitely landed in Tier 2. But then he got suspended for the final five games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Previously, the question with Fuller was durability. He has missed at least five games in each of the past four seasons. When healthy, there’s no denying Fuller’s speed and talent. He had 53 catches for 879 yards and eight touchdowns last season and ranked sixth in yards per route run. But given the injury history and last year’s suspension, there’s considerable risk in signing Fuller to a long-term contract. He’s the ultimate boom-or-bust free agent, and it’s tough to predict what his market will be. Tier 5: Fighting for a roster spot These are players who will likely be looking to earn a job somewhere either before Week 1 or during next season when teams need injury replacements. DeAndre Carter, Houston Texans (28)
https://theathletic.com/2395562/2021/02/23/nfl-franchise-tags-dak-prescott-allen-robinson/ Dak Prescott? Allen Robinson? Projecting franchise tag candidates across the NFL Fans penciling top free agents into their team’s 2021 lineup could be in for a reality check. Beginning next Tuesday, each team will have the ability to use the franchise tag to secure one player for the 2021 season. The deadline to use a tag is March 9. Fifteen stars were kept off the market with tags last offseason (14 were franchised, while Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake got the cheaper and less common transition tag). The expected salary-cap crunch may make it tougher for teams to dedicate a sizable portion of their 2021 cap to a single player with a tag this offseason. But the price of tags will be reduced proportionally, so teams may still use the mechanism to ensure they retain a top player. I tapped into The Athletic’s network of beat reporters to get the inside scoop on every team’s tag candidates. Use this as a reference as you create a realistic free-agent shopping list for your team: Texans: WR Will Fuller Fuller caught 53 of 75 targets for 879 yards and eight touchdowns in the first 11 games of the 2020 season, putting him on his way to a rich long-term deal. But then the 2016 first-round pick received a six-game suspension for PEDs, leaving the biggest question about him — can he stay healthy for a full season? — unanswered. With that uncertainty looming over Fuller, the Texans could look to franchise tag him rather than committing to a long-term deal, but that’s an expensive gamble on an injury-prone receiver. And if Houston doesn’t have Deshaun Watson at quarterback, it won’t be looking to win next season. Heck, even with Watson at QB, this team is probably rebuilding in 2021. My guess is Fuller hits the open market, takes a one-year deal with another team and tries to stay healthy for a full season before becoming a free agent again in 2022 when his position won’t be so crowded with options. — Aaron Reiss
There was outrage with Eli and Elway not wanting to go to the teams that drafted them. Stafford is on the backside of his career and you didn’t hear anything about any drama. Mutual agreement. Montana had his replacement in the team and was at the end of his career. The main point is none of them had signed the second biggest contract ever 5 months before they asked.
