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Didn't hear, but he was talking to NE, MIA and TEN last week.
Thanks man
Brown is a free agent and may or may not be back (or may retire) and Jackson is not expected to be healed up by the start of the season. That leaves . . .StallworthCaldwellWelkerWashingtonGaffneyJackson (injured)
Oh, OK. How many did they go with on their active roster last year?NFL radio just clarified they agreed to terms, not signed.....
Welker. But Brown may retire. Plus Jackson, and now Washington, have injury concerns (to say the least). Gaffney will probably not be back. Welker is a third wr/kr. Caldwell is better suited as the second wr.
It looks like Brown will probably retire and Jackson may not play this year after tearing his ACL in the AFC Championship game. That explains the move to sign/trade for Welker and get Stallworth.Washington is a buy low reclamation project as I see it.. He showed flashes early in his career and he obviously has the size/speed thing going for him, but he never panned out and ultimately Houshmandzadeh passed him on the depth chart and never looked back. Maybe he does something on the Bengals. At the very least, he's an upgrade as the team's #4 WR assuming the pecking order looks something like this:Stallworth, Caldwell, Welker (slot/#3/KR/PR - Brown replacement), Gaffney/Stallworth..When Jackson returns to health, it's all gravy.
I bet someone would end up being cut, but from other folks here, it may not happen. Does anyone have the contract #s of the current WR group?
He's due $1.55 million in base salary in 07. His total cap hit is scheduled to be around $1.87 million.
My vote: Kelly Washington. I doubt he does much.
Check NFLPA.org - active players search
2007 PROJECTED SALARY CAP INFO:Stallworth $2.77 million
I don't think that site gives roster bonuses, other bonuses that contribute to people getting cut more than their base salaries.
To me, it reads that they will go defense with those two first rounders. Probably a LB and a S/CB or some combo of two of those...
I believe he is still under contract through 2007 although he does not count against the cap because he is not one of their 53 regular roster players.
Predict a Belichick/Pioli draft at your own peril.
Another thing on this too is that Stallworth's contract calls for a big payday next year. Something along the lines of 8mil to keep him. The Pats could be covering their bases here in case they don't want to keep Stallworth. If they don't, in '09, they would have Washington, Jackson, and Welker as the base three. Not too bad..
Belichick has been interviewed over the years and has indicated that he believes that investing a first round pick in a LB for their system is not generally a great investment based on the fact that they need to groom someone. He's also said that they can find someone with the tools in later rounds and that they would be better served looking at established free agents than drafting someone to try to mold into their system. That was his feelings in the past, not sure if they still feel that way now.
I don't think they're looking to cut him, but I think they realized he wasn't enough. He's going to go into training camp fighting for a job just like everyone else, though, so it's entirely possible he'd be the odd man out.
Bam is a hard worker but he's not that talented. The Pats love guys like that, but I think that saying he has potential is pretty optimistic. I haven't heard anything about him getting cut at this point, but if I had to guess I'd bet he's on the practice squad this year.
His talent is no-doubt NFL starter caliber. But he's an extreme knucklehead. Even guys like Chad Johnson thought Kelly Washington was too much of a
"Leon". He's a few wrenches shy of a full toolbox. 
I never underestimate a change of scenery, but Kelly Washington is one weird bird.
Ohh... I did not know that, thanksHis talent is no-doubt NFL starter caliber. But he's an extreme knucklehead. Even guys like Chad Johnson thought Kelly Washington was too much of a"Leon". He's a few wrenches shy of a full toolbox.
I never underestimate a change of scenery, but Kelly Washington is one weird bird.
IIRC, Kelley Washington convinced Donte Stallworth to come out early on a dare, and then Washington went back to Tennessee.
I don't think Gaffney will get whacked,although this may signal retirement for Troy Brown.I don't understand why the Patriots are trying so hard to replace Jabar Gaffney. He was awesome in the playoffs, and was finally getting used to the system/gaining Brady's trust. This is dumb
Man, its daily with the Pats. I'm going to have to run down the roster to see how many open positions they actually have. Is Hartwell tomorrow or Wednesday? This has been a very busy and fun offseason for Pats fans.
I hope its him too...
I agree, Hank.
Is Stallworth low character? I thought he was well received in Philly. Has he been arrested? He's in the substance abuse program but it is not clear for what.I know Washington is an ex Bengal but what is his crime? Has he been arrested too?
So what if Stallworth likes to smoke a little crack cocaineevery now and then, it doesn't make him a bad guy.
So what if Stallworth likes to smoke a little crack cocaineevery now and then, it doesn't make him a bad guy.
