Patriots released WR Brandon Lloyd. (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

Brandon Lloyd - WR - Free Agent

Patriots released WR Brandon Lloyd.

This move isn't as much of a surprise anymore after it's been rumored to be a possibility for weeks now. 31-year-old Lloyd didn't have a bad season by any means in his lone year with the Patriots, but he reportedly had "erratic behavior" that some in the organization thought he might actually be bipolar. Lloyd didn't stretch the field in New England at all, and he doesn't create yards after the catch. He caught 74 passes for 911 yards and four touchdowns in 2012. Lloyd, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Julian Edelman are at the top of the free-agent receiver market after the big six have already signed.

http://www.rotoworld...9/brandon-lloyd

 

[JohnnyU]

He's not liked very much wherever he goes.

 

[Raider Nation]

My favorite Brandon Lloyd play last year (on about 64 of his 74 catches) was that one where he caught the ball and immediately slid to the ground, even though the nearest defender was ten yards away.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Interesting on the bi-polar thing.

Some of the local DC guys were talking about Lloyd during his breakout season a few years ago and one of them suggested that he must have got his medications right. And the other one sort of agreed that Lloyd hadn't been right when he was with the Redskins.

They didn't really follow up on it, but it also didn't sound like they were joking. Always wondered if that's why the guy bounced around and took so long to establish himself.

 

[lbouchard]

I wonder if this means they've decided to sign Sanders to an offer sheet?

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

I think the Pats are playing with fire overhauling the WR group entirely. Banking a lot on Gronk/Hernandez staying healthy.

We're not talking about Randy Moss incoming talent coming in and expect many timing and miscommunications throughout the season.

 

[Wu-banger]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.

Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.

Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

I think NE may try to make a move for Tavon Austin.

NE was willing to sign both Welker and Amendola, with the injury history

of Amendola, Austin would be a great fit.

 

[Wu-banger]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

Tough to take you seriously about your Pat's knowledge when you butcher the spelling of the coach's name like that.

 

[Nucker101]

I think NE may try to make a move for Tavon Austin.NE was willing to sign both Welker and Amendola, with the injury historyof Amendola, Austin would be a great fit.

Yeah, the fact that Belichick was hoping or okay with having both Welker and Amendola tells me that they're still looking for another quick slot/possession type of WR. Hw they would have used Gronk, Hernandez, Welker and Amendola all together would have been quite interesting to watch. They seem pretty content with having just having mediocre outside WR's. I'm guessing they try to add another quick, possession player and a deep threat to stretch the field and open things up fr their underneath game.

 

[lbouchard]

As a Pats fan, I'm going to miss Lloyd's SICK after-the-catch moves.

 

[Kenny Powers]

I think NE may try to make a move for Tavon Austin.NE was willing to sign both Welker and Amendola, with the injury historyof Amendola, Austin would be a great fit.

I doubt it. If they sign Sanders - who I think could be a nice fit for them in a role similar to Austin - theyll lose their 3rd round pick. Which means all they would have is 1st, 2nd, and two 7ths. Of course they could always trade future picks, but no way Austin will be around when NE is picking at 29.

 

[David Yudkin]

I think NE may try to make a move for Tavon Austin.NE was willing to sign both Welker and Amendola, with the injury historyof Amendola, Austin would be a great fit.

I doubt it. If they sign Sanders - who I think could be a nice fit for them in a role similar to Austin - theyll lose their 3rd round pick. Which means all they would have is 1st, 2nd, and two 7ths. Of course they could always trade future picks, but no way Austin will be around when NE is picking at 29.

Pats could get another 2nd or 3rd by trading Mallett.

 

[JohnnyU]

I think NE may try to make a move for Tavon Austin.NE was willing to sign both Welker and Amendola, with the injury historyof Amendola, Austin would be a great fit.

What do you think they would have to give up to get that done? There may be several teams with this idea.

 

[kyoun1e]

Don't be surprised if they don't sign him at a reduced rate.

They just avoided paying a $3M bonus.

KY

 

[rockaction]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

Tough to take you seriously about your Pat's knowledge when you butcher the spelling of the coach's name like that.

I'm a good speller, live in Pats country, and that damn name has taken me years. Belichick. Belichick. Belichick. I still pause when doing it.*Belaczek. Belaczech. Belicheck. Belacheck. Bellacheck. All sound closer than Belichick.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Don't be surprised if they don't sign him at a reduced rate.They just avoided paying a $3M bonus.KY

Thanks for the inside info.

 

[Godsbrother]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

Tough to take you seriously about your Pat's knowledge when you butcher the spelling of the coach's name like that.

I'm a good speller, live in Pats country, and that damn name has taken me years. Belichick. Belichick. Belichick. I still pause when doing it.*Belaczek. Belaczech. Belicheck. Belacheck. Bellacheck. All sound closer than Belichick.

You forgot Beelzebub.

 

[kyoun1e]

Don't be surprised if they don't sign him at a reduced rate.They just avoided paying a $3M bonus.KY

Thanks for the inside info.

Thanks for wasting everyone's time with your post.KY

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

I still think Lloyd can be solid in the right situation, and whoever signs him will likely be getting him dirt cheap.

Last year a lot of people said he took less money to join the Pats because he wanted to win. If that's still the case I could see him going to a team like Green Bay or Baltimore for next to nothing.

 

[Otis]

Don't be surprised if they don't sign him at a reduced rate.

They just avoided paying a $3M bonus.

KY

Thanks for the inside info.

Thanks for wasting everyone's time with your post.KY

These are the kinds of exchanges I love in here. Sharks.

 

[David Yudkin]

Pats and Lloyd spent the last few days negotiating a revised deal. The point being, they could have thrown out the roster bonus and Lloyd could have accepted a new deal. Bottom line, they could have reached a new agreement without cutting him. Makes me wonder if they want him back.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Don't be surprised if they don't sign him at a reduced rate.

They just avoided paying a $3M bonus.

KY

Thanks for the inside info.

Thanks for wasting everyone's time with your post.KY

These are the kinds of exchanges I love in here. Sharks.

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[cstu]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.

Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.

Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

How about quotes like the one where he'd be talking to a teammate and suddenly say "I don't want to talk to you anymore" and walk away?

 

[beef]

1 year wonder

 

[Joe Summer]

Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.

It's a classic tactic for New England sports. Remember the smear campaign against Terry Francona a couple years ago? They love you and protect you when you're one of them, and they trash you the moment you leave.

 

[flc735]

Please sign DHB! They need a deep threat. That's all he is.

 

[Bruce Hammond]

1 year wonder

2010 in Denver was pretty insane, true. 77-1448-11 that year. But the last 2 years in NE were 70 and 73 catches, so he's been active if not hugely productive. I really don't know if Brady or Lloyd was the problem on the deep stuff. Brady seems to have become more of a dink and dunk passer since Moss left.Anyway, I'd like to see Lloyd go somewhere to start and see if he can get that ypc higher again. He could go to MIN because they have little besides Jennings, but Ponder also has trouble going deep. Where I'd LOVE to see him end up is Indy with Luck, to replace Avery. Lloyd's fantasy value isn't necessarily dead yet. Let's see where he goes.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Please sign DHB! They need a deep threat. That's all he is.

He really isn't though. Straight line speed doesn't always equal deep threat.

 

[Bruce Hammond]

Please sign DHB! They need a deep threat. That's all he is.

He really isn't though. Straight line speed doesn't always equal deep threat.

Deep 'cry wolf'?

 

[DesmondBishop]

I would love to see Lloyd in GB, I don't care about his lack of YAC it would be great to have some dependable hands on third downs. With Jennings gone they really don't have the automatic guy anymore in mho. Jones, Cobb and Nelson all have struggled with drops and if Finley does come back he is the worst of the bunch.

 

[az_prof]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

Tough to take you seriously about your Pat's knowledge when you butcher the spelling of the coach's name like that.

I'm a good speller, live in Pats country, and that damn name has taken me years. Belichick. Belichick. Belichick. I still pause when doing it.*Belaczek. Belaczech. Belicheck. Belacheck. Bellacheck. All sound closer than Belichick.

Beelzebub.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

1 year wonder

2010 in Denver was pretty insane, true. 77-1448-11 that year. But the last 2 years in NE were 70 and 73 catches, so he's been active if not hugely productive. I really don't know if Brady or Lloyd was the problem on the deep stuff. Brady seems to have become more of a dink and dunk passer since Moss left.Anyway, I'd like to see Lloyd go somewhere to start and see if he can get that ypc higher again. He could go to MIN because they have little besides Jennings, but Ponder also has trouble going deep. Where I'd LOVE to see him end up is Indy with Luck, to replace Avery. Lloyd's fantasy value isn't necessarily dead yet. Let's see where he goes.

 

[Bruce Hammond]

1 year wonder

2010 in Denver was pretty insane, true. 77-1448-11 that year. But the last 2 years in NE were 70 and 73 catches, so he's been active if not hugely productive. I really don't know if Brady or Lloyd was the problem on the deep stuff. Brady seems to have become more of a dink and dunk passer since Moss left.Anyway, I'd like to see Lloyd go somewhere to start and see if he can get that ypc higher again. He could go to MIN because they have little besides Jennings, but Ponder also has trouble going deep. Where I'd LOVE to see him end up is Indy with Luck, to replace Avery. Lloyd's fantasy value isn't necessarily dead yet. Let's see where he goes.

Yeah, sorry, 2011 was DEN/STL combined (not NE), but was still 70 (19+51) catches. Doesn't change the point. His lowest YPC of his career (by over a yard) was last year with Brady at 12.3. By comparison, he's 14.8 YPC for his career.

 

[Godsbrother]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

Tough to take you seriously about your Pat's knowledge when you butcher the spelling of the coach's name like that.

I'm a good speller, live in Pats country, and that damn name has taken me years. Belichick. Belichick. Belichick. I still pause when doing it.*Belaczek. Belaczech. Belicheck. Belacheck. Bellacheck. All sound closer than Belichick.

Beelzebub.

Hey I said it first

 

[The Comedian]

1 year wonder

2010 in Denver was pretty insane, true. 77-1448-11 that year. But the last 2 years in NE were 70 and 73 catches, so he's been active if not hugely productive. I really don't know if Brady or Lloyd was the problem on the deep stuff. Brady seems to have become more of a dink and dunk passer since Moss left.Anyway, I'd like to see Lloyd go somewhere to start and see if he can get that ypc higher again. He could go to MIN because they have little besides Jennings, but Ponder also has trouble going deep. Where I'd LOVE to see him end up is Indy with Luck, to replace Avery. Lloyd's fantasy value isn't necessarily dead yet. Let's see where he goes.

They tried, early in the season, to use Lloyd as a deep threat. Sometimes it appeared that Brady overthrew, sometimes it just looked like they weren't on the same page. these were bombs though, obviously another way to increase your YPC is by catching the ball and running, which is something Lloyd attempted to do about 3-4 times all season. Brady would throw him a ball on a simple out pattern that would be right on target, and Lloyd would contort himself like Neo to catch it, and then immediately going to the ground.I've never seen a player be so impressing and unimpressing at the exact same time.That said, I'm a little uneasy with them cutting him, assuming they don't bring him back. History has taught us that very few WR's can perform in the NE offense. Lloyd was at least comepetent in that regard.

 

[rockaction]

1 year wonder

2010 in Denver was pretty insane, true. 77-1448-11 that year. But the last 2 years in NE were 70 and 73 catches, so he's been active if not hugely productive. I really don't know if Brady or Lloyd was the problem on the deep stuff. Brady seems to have become more of a dink and dunk passer since Moss left.Anyway, I'd like to see Lloyd go somewhere to start and see if he can get that ypc higher again. He could go to MIN because they have little besides Jennings, but Ponder also has trouble going deep. Where I'd LOVE to see him end up is Indy with Luck, to replace Avery. Lloyd's fantasy value isn't necessarily dead yet. Let's see where he goes.

Yeah, he played for St. Louis in 2011-12 and had Kellen Clemens as his starter for a good portion of the year. It wasn't a great combo. That said, The Comedian saw what I saw this year. Lots of turtling after the catch.

 

[dewmass]

Please sign DHB! They need a deep threat. That's all he is.

Speaking as the idiot who had picked up Donald Jones off waivers as I had an inking he'd sign with the Pats, only to drop him midweek to add DHB who I also had an inkling about, yes I'd really like them to sign DHB

 

[Sake-Bombers]

I was thinking of places Lloyd might go, and came up with these teams that could potentially benefit from his skills. I have no idea of each team's exact situation and this is totally my speculation.

Panthers - Another deep threat, paired with Steve Smith. Probably a longshot but could be viewed by some as upgrade over what they have.

Rams - No one on this regime really had anything to do with previous stint. This team needs offense help nearly everywhere.

Jets - There's the added bonus here of knowledge of Patriots schemes. Another team that, in my opinion, could use another WR. I know they just re-did Holmes.

Steelers - They've got Brown, Cotchery and Burress, right? Lloyd could jump right in and be a great target for Roethlisberger it seems.

Chargers - Not exactly sure what they are thinking with Danario, and even though I'm a Mizzou grad and root for him I can acknowledge he's an injury risk.. I think they could use a guy like Lloyd.

Again, this is just my speculation on teams that might be interested, but might be implausible for other reasons. I think personally I'd be happiest to see Lloyd with Steelers but no idea if that could really happen.

 

[Spike]

I think the Pats are playing with fire overhauling the WR group entirely. Banking a lot on Gronk/Hernandez staying healthy.We're not talking about Randy Moss incoming talent coming in and expect many timing and miscommunications throughout the season.

 

[Alkahsu]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

Tough to take you seriously about your Pat's knowledge when you butcher the spelling of the coach's name like that.

So in other words....You don't have a link.

 

[Nucker101]

I would definitely be intrigued by Donald Jones if the Pats don't bring in an obvious outside starting WR this off-season. I could see him putting up around the same numbers as Lloyd if he starts. I always thought he was a solid WR, especially last year.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Yeah I can't wait for the Audible to forecast 15 touchdowns for Donald Jones.

 

[Bruce Hammond]

I was thinking of places Lloyd might go, and came up with these teams that could potentially benefit from his skills. I have no idea of each team's exact situation and this is totally my speculation.Panthers - Another deep threat, paired with Steve Smith. Probably a longshot but could be viewed by some as upgrade over what they have.Rams - No one on this regime really had anything to do with previous stint. This team needs offense help nearly everywhere.Jets - There's the added bonus here of knowledge of Patriots schemes. Another team that, in my opinion, could use another WR. I know they just re-did Holmes.Steelers - They've got Brown, Cotchery and Burress, right? Lloyd could jump right in and be a great target for Roethlisberger it seems.Chargers - Not exactly sure what they are thinking with Danario, and even though I'm a Mizzou grad and root for him I can acknowledge he's an injury risk.. I think they could use a guy like Lloyd.Again, this is just my speculation on teams that might be interested, but might be implausible for other reasons. I think personally I'd be happiest to see Lloyd with Steelers but no idea if that could really happen.

I think the Rams are pretty committed to their youth movement and Lloyd would impede that.I'd think PIT should jump all over him if released. Pleistocene Plax and Crotchety Cotchery can't scare anyone, especially deep. Brown is solid but not a burner, and Sanders is hurt a lot and still a possibility to join the Pats.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

some breaking news on lloyd from rotoworld

The Vikings have not expressed interest in free agent Brandon Lloyd since his Saturday release.

 

[Kenny Powers]

I was thinking of places Lloyd might go, and came up with these teams that could potentially benefit from his skills. I have no idea of each team's exact situation and this is totally my speculation.

Panthers - Another deep threat, paired with Steve Smith. Probably a longshot but could be viewed by some as upgrade over what they have.

Rams - No one on this regime really had anything to do with previous stint. This team needs offense help nearly everywhere.

Jets - There's the added bonus here of knowledge of Patriots schemes. Another team that, in my opinion, could use another WR. I know they just re-did Holmes.

Steelers - They've got Brown, Cotchery and Burress, right? Lloyd could jump right in and be a great target for Roethlisberger it seems.

Chargers - Not exactly sure what they are thinking with Danario, and even though I'm a Mizzou grad and root for him I can acknowledge he's an injury risk.. I think they could use a guy like Lloyd.

Again, this is just my speculation on teams that might be interested, but might be implausible for other reasons. I think personally I'd be happiest to see Lloyd with Steelers but no idea if that could really happen.

I think the Rams are pretty committed to their youth movement and Lloyd would impede that.I'd think PIT should jump all over him if released. Pleistocene Plax and Crotchety Cotchery can't scare anyone, especially deep. Brown is solid but not a burner, and Sanders is hurt a lot and still a possibility to join the Pats.

He was released, but I dont think they will have any interest unless Sanders goes elsewhere.

 

[Bruce Hammond]

I was thinking of places Lloyd might go, and came up with these teams that could potentially benefit from his skills. I have no idea of each team's exact situation and this is totally my speculation.

Panthers - Another deep threat, paired with Steve Smith. Probably a longshot but could be viewed by some as upgrade over what they have.

Rams - No one on this regime really had anything to do with previous stint. This team needs offense help nearly everywhere.

Jets - There's the added bonus here of knowledge of Patriots schemes. Another team that, in my opinion, could use another WR. I know they just re-did Holmes.

Steelers - They've got Brown, Cotchery and Burress, right? Lloyd could jump right in and be a great target for Roethlisberger it seems.

Chargers - Not exactly sure what they are thinking with Danario, and even though I'm a Mizzou grad and root for him I can acknowledge he's an injury risk.. I think they could use a guy like Lloyd.

Again, this is just my speculation on teams that might be interested, but might be implausible for other reasons. I think personally I'd be happiest to see Lloyd with Steelers but no idea if that could really happen.

I think the Rams are pretty committed to their youth movement and Lloyd would impede that.I'd think PIT should jump all over him if released. Pleistocene Plax and Crotchety Cotchery can't scare anyone, especially deep. Brown is solid but not a burner, and Sanders is hurt a lot and still a possibility to join the Pats.

He was released, but I dont think they will have any interest unless Sanders goes elsewhere.

Yeah, I knew he was released and I don't know why I said it that way! N-n-need c-c-coffee! What happens with Sanders, to me, shouldn't matter. Sanders is a slot guy and they need an outside threat. Word is Cotchery is under consideration to be cut anyway, so I'd think they could bring in Lloyd on some short contract and draft his long term replacement. Poor Ben needs some decent people he can throw to. Even his TE H Miller may begin the season on PUP.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

As Denver is loading up on WR for Manning .....NE is doing this to Brady.Think its a little low class to bring up a bi polar issue now when all season there haven't been any issues....seems they are just making excuses.Amendola and who ?? Maybe Brady not being able to throw deep is a product of no deep threat last year and this year seems the more of the same.

There have been whispers of issues with Lloyd all of last season, nothing new here. Sorry you weren't paying attention.

Link ? ....or was it pillow talk with you and Bellicheck ?

Tough to take you seriously about your Pat's knowledge when you butcher the spelling of the coach's name like that.

So in other words....You don't have a link.

Why would I bother? I live in New England and there was constant talk on TV, radio and print about Lloyd throughout the season alluding to him being a bit of a head case.