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EllisEamos · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:05 pm

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Patriots are showing an interest in former Redskin LaRon Landry [imghttp://thebiglead.fantasysportsven.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/laron-landry.jpg[/img].

pff.com wrote:

Never let it be said the Patriots aren’t active at the start of free agency. ESPN are reporting that New England are finalizing a deal to re-sign WR/ST Matthew Slater. The question is who are they going to sign to give extra depth at defensive back to ensure that Slater doesn’t have to play defensive snaps again this season?

Per Aaron Wilson the New England Patriots have signed former Bengal defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene. Fanene fits the Patriots mould of being a solid all round player, bringing good ability in run defense whilst providing at least some pass rush from a variety of positions. He’s not an all star but having played 292 of his 486 snaps at defensive tackle he brings the versatility that the Patriots crave in their defensive players. The Patriots have also re-signed LB/ST Tracy White today.

*good luck Jets

EllisEamos · **Posted:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:00 pm

i'm just going to list anybody that was on the roster last year and is not under contract at this point as out.
players in the OUT column that have been cut are in italics.
conversely, players in the IN column that have been re-signed (or franchised) are in italics.

____________IN_________________________OUT_____________
Wes Welker (WR)----------------Shaun Ellis (DE)
Dan Connolly (C)----------------Dan Koppen (C)
Matt Slater (WR/DB)--------------James Ihedigbo (S)
Tracy White (LB)-----------------Mark Anderson (DE) - Buffalo
Jonathan Fanene (DL)-------------Andre Carter (DE)
Brandon Lloyd (WR)---------------Kevin Faulk (RB) - retired
Anthony Gonzalez (WR)------------Benjarvus Green-Ellis (RB) - Cincinnati
Niko Koutouvides (LB)-------------Mike Wright (DT)
Steve Gregory (S)-----------------Rich Ornberger (OG)
Robert Gallery (OG)---------------Gerrard Warren (DT)
Daniel Fells (TE)-----------------Antwaun Molden (CB)
Donte Stallworth (WR)------------Gary Guyton (LB)
Marquice Cole (DB)
Will Allen (CB)
Deion Branch (WR)
Spencer Larsen (FB/LB)

Coach · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:25 pm

EllisEamos wrote:

i'm just going to list anybody that was on the roster last year and is not under contract at this point as out.
players in the OUT column that have been cut are in italics.
conversely, players in the IN column that have been re-signed (or franchised) are in italics.

____________IN_________________________OUT_____________
Wes Welker (WR)----------------Shaun Ellis (DE)
Dan Connolly (C)----------------Dan Koppen (C)
Matt Slater (WR/DB)--------------Deion Branch (WR)
Tracy White (LB)-----------------Mark Anderson (DE)
Jonathan Fanene (DL)-------------Andre Carter (DE)
Brandon Lloyd (WR)---------------Kevin Faulk (RB)
Anthony Gonzalez (WR)------------Benjarvus Green-Ellis (RB)
Niko Koutouvides (LB)-------------Mike Wright (DT)
Steve Gregory (S)-----------------Rich Ornberger (OG)
Robert Gallery (OG)---------------Gerrard Warren (DT)
Daniel Fells (TE)-----------------Antwaun Molden (CB)
Donte Stallworth (WR)------------Gary Guyton (LB)
Marquice Cole (DB)---------------James Ihedigbo (S)

I love the B. Lloyd signing in that it is inexpensive relative to the crazy WR market; hopefully he feels less pressure for success.

EllisEamos · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:31 pm

Coach wrote:

I love the B. Lloyd signing in that it is inexpensive relative to the crazy WR market; hopefully he feels less pressure for success.

i think the big thing is that he's already worked w/ McDaniels/this playbook/this offense.

Coach · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:09 pm

EllisEamos wrote:

Coach wrote:

I love the B. Lloyd signing in that it is inexpensive relative to the crazy WR market; hopefully he feels less pressure for success.

i think the big thing is that he's already worked w/ McDaniels/this playbook/this offense.

Oh yes, that, too. Lloyd has also never had a QB like Brady.

EllisEamos · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:25 pm

Coach wrote:

EllisEamos wrote:

Coach wrote:

I love the B. Lloyd signing in that it is inexpensive relative to the crazy WR market; hopefully he feels less pressure for success.

i think the big thing is that he's already worked w/ McDaniels/this playbook/this offense.

Oh yes, that, too. Lloyd has also never had a QB like Brady.

I for one want to see them do more for the defense, but I guess that will come in April. That said, it'll be interesting to see how Lloyd impacts the offense, considering they had a record year for a TE and what would have been the most passing yards by a QB ever if not for Brees's season.

i'm surprised they haven't done something w/ Chad Johnson yet.

Coach · **Posted:** Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:46 pm

EllisEamos wrote:

Coach wrote:

EllisEamos wrote:

Coach wrote:

I love the B. Lloyd signing in that it is inexpensive relative to the crazy WR market; hopefully he feels less pressure for success.

i think the big thing is that he's already worked w/ McDaniels/this playbook/this offense.

Oh yes, that, too. Lloyd has also never had a QB like Brady.

I for one want to see them do more for the defense, but I guess that will come in April. That said, it'll be interesting to see how Lloyd impacts the offense, considering they had a record year for a TE and what would have been the most passing yards by a QB ever if not for Brees's season.

i'm surprised they haven't done something w/ Chad Johnson yet.

I hope they use the two first round picks and the two second round picks ALL on defense.

4/5 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:20 pm

I hate him, but I love that when he identifies a weakness (WR in this case) he doesn't put all his eggs in one expensive basket but goes out there and smothers the problem by bringing in a crapton of guys to address the issue.

Self Polluted · **Joined:** Tue May 09, 2006 2:42 pm **Posts:** 8393

Add Branch to that wet blanket.

Coach · **Posted:** Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:54 pm

I can't believe that Branch is 32-years-old. I don't know if I thought that he was older or younger.

EllisEamos · **Posted:** Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:20 pm

Coach wrote:

I can't believe that Branch is 32-years-old. I don't know if I thought that he was older or younger.

this might be racist.

Coach · **Posted:** Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:31 pm

EllisEamos wrote:

Coach wrote:

I can't believe that Branch is 32-years-old. I don't know if I thought that he was older or younger.

this might be racist.

and sexist...wait, what?

Spike · **Joined:** Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:54 pm **Posts:** 40914

who's running the ball this season?

Self Polluted · **Joined:** Tue May 09, 2006 2:42 pm **Posts:** 8393

Probably the Jets and Dolphins.

Coach · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:38 pm

Pats don't need a running game.

EllisEamos · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:57 pm

Coach wrote:

Pats don't need a running game.

ridley, woodhead, and vereen are just fine in my book.

Self Polluted · **Joined:** Tue May 09, 2006 2:42 pm **Posts:** 8393

Coach wrote:

Pats don't need a running game.

Too far.

thodoks · **Joined:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:19 pm **Posts:** 25134

Spike wrote:

who's running the ball this season?

Jonathan Stewart

EllisEamos · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:53 pm

thodoks wrote:

Spike wrote:

who's running the ball this season?

Jonathan Stewart

that'd be cool.

Green Habit · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:15 pm

Good job in grabbing Spencer Larsen, Pats. He was very underrated in his utility role that he provided in Denver.

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