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Pats sign Gaffney (1 Viewer)
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Jeff Tefertiller
Footballguy
very good signing. A one year deal is ideal so the Pats can evaluate Chad Jackson and possibly draft another young wr.
tombonneau
Footballguy
That was my thought exactly re: one year contract. Works well for both parties. Pats can see what they have in Chad Jackson; Gaffney gets a chance to play himself into a 2009 pay day (either with Pats in case Jackson busts, or another team).But on a side note, good for Gaffney. Glad to see the guy was able to resuscitate his career after David Carr did his damnedest to kill it.
az_prof
Footballguy
Couldn't agree more.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Nice.
He may just step into the #2 slot,
and fit quite nicely.
He may just step into the #2 slot,
and fit quite nicely.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
Good for him. I like Gaffney a lot. Good receiver, good guy. I like the way he handled himself this past year. Real good team guy.
Things have really turned around for the Pats the last few days.
Things have really turned around for the Pats the last few days.
Boston
Footballguy
Agreed about Gaffney.This move means that there were no surprise losses. Everyone they've lost was pretty much expected. They've now stabilized the O. With Moss and Gaffney returning and a healthy Sammie Morris and David Thomas (who I'm pretty high on) they've ensured that that unit is top of the line. I'm sure they'll make a few more complimentary moves on that side of the ball but now they can get to work on filling the holes on defense and get that unit a little younger and faster.
Boston
Footballguy
Ithink you're confusing him with Reche...I think the right smiley for Jabar here is
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
I think other than possibly an OLine pick,
the Pats will go Defense Defense and more Defense during this year's draft.
the Pats will go Defense Defense and more Defense during this year's draft.
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
championship
Casting Couch
Footballguy
Patriots bring back Jabar Gaffney
Posted by Greg A. Bedard May 2, 2012
The Patriots have re-signed receiver Jabar Gaffney to a two-year contract, according to a league source.
Gaffney caught 85 passes and eight touchdowns with the team from 2006-08, before signing with the Broncos in 2009 -- where he played for Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
Gaffney, who was a favorite of quarterback Tom Brady, was released by the Redskins this week.
The Patriots now have the following players at receiver:
Wes Welker (unsigned franchise tag)
Brandon Lloyd
Gaffney
Deion Branch
Donte Stallworth
Anthony Gonzalez
Julian Edelman
Chad Ochocinco
Tiquan Underwood
Matthew Slater
Britt Davis
Josina Anderson of ESPN first reported Gaffney's signing.
Posted by Greg A. Bedard May 2, 2012
The Patriots have re-signed receiver Jabar Gaffney to a two-year contract, according to a league source.
Gaffney caught 85 passes and eight touchdowns with the team from 2006-08, before signing with the Broncos in 2009 -- where he played for Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
Gaffney, who was a favorite of quarterback Tom Brady, was released by the Redskins this week.
The Patriots now have the following players at receiver:
Wes Welker (unsigned franchise tag)
Brandon Lloyd
Gaffney
Deion Branch
Donte Stallworth
Anthony Gonzalez
Julian Edelman
Chad Ochocinco
Tiquan Underwood
Matthew Slater
Britt Davis
Josina Anderson of ESPN first reported Gaffney's signing.
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
Gaffney is coming off of his best season in the NFL.
I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that Tom Brady has good numbers this year.
I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that Tom Brady has good numbers this year.
KGB
Footballguy
7th Round (Pick 235) Jeremy Ebert (WR, Northwestern)
Casting Couch
Footballguy
Outside of Wes Welker, I think WR has been BB's worst talent evaluating position, bar none.
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
Do all of his WR mistakes add up to Tommy Vardell, 9th overall pick?
Tanner9919
Footballguy
there goes the 'take Gronkowski in the first round' argument.
wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole now..
too many mouths to feed in NE..
no way he comes close to 2011 numbers, probably not even 70%..
wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole now..
too many mouths to feed in NE..
no way he comes close to 2011 numbers, probably not even 70%..
NJDawgPound
Footballguy
I L'ed OL
David Yudkin
Footballguy
I am not sure how to respond to this other than everything is relative. For Gronk to have been worth a first round pick, people would have to project him to having another recordbreaking (or close to it) season again. It was a decent bet he would not repeat his 2011 numbers anyway, so I would not have taken him in the first round to begin with.As far as the Pats having too many mouths to feed, I would think that they will put their best players on the field. They won't be playing 6 WR at a time, so I think Gronk will still be on the field a lot. They won't be pulling Gronk to sneak in Ochocinco and Stallworth. Also, he is their best red zone threat, so I would guess he will remain their leading scorer. I think Gaffney will go back to the role he had in NE in the past . . . not the role he had last year in WAS.
Steel Dillo
Footballguy
So who makes the team & what role do they play:
Wes Welker - Slot w/ WR1 #s
Brandon Lloyd - WR1 w/ WR1 #s
Gaffney - WR2 w/ WR2 #s
Deion Branch - primarily a back up
Donte Stallworth
Anthony Gonzalez -back up slot WR (Edelman role)
Julian Edelman
Chad Ochocinco
Tiquan Underwood
Matthew Slater
Britt Davisx
Wes Welker - Slot w/ WR1 #s
Brandon Lloyd - WR1 w/ WR1 #s
Gaffney - WR2 w/ WR2 #s
Deion Branch - primarily a back up
Donte Stallworth
Anthony Gonzalez -back up slot WR (Edelman role)
Julian Edelman
Chad Ochocinco
Tiquan Underwood
Matthew Slater
Britt Davisx
Casting Couch
Footballguy
Agree. Add Jeremy Ebert into this, he should make the final cut. I think 85 is out.
Gonzo wouldn't crack the top 5 in places like Indy, Jax and STL, regardless of pay/cap...I doubt it he makes it past week one in training camp. Edelman is a better receiver and has played some d-back for them, so that is one less roster spot to burn on a backup (he literally could fill three spots in wr, db, and special teams...waaaay to valuable to let go for a "never has" like Gonzo.
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Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Underwood's now gone.Agree first 4 are probably safe. Disagree Gonzalez takes over Edelman's role (I actually think Edelman stays with his versatility). I think Slater would remain as #6.
That's silly. Gronkowski is that starting TE. Any play that calls for a TE; Gronkowski is the first guy they will go to. From what I understand there are few instances where Gronkowski is on the bench while Hernandez is on the field.1.) Gaffney is the one who has to come into camp and beat out veteran receivers.'Tanner9919 said:
2.) Gaffney will not take playing time away from Gronkowski.
3.) Gaffney is not a 'superb talent' that will steal targets from Gronkowski.
Gronkowski is the 1A to Welker's 1B.
Want to know what Gaffney put up in the season Brady threw a record 50 touchdowns?
36 / 449 Yards / 5TD
He's a complementary player in the Patriots Offense at best. If a player or two come down with an injury bug; then YES, I can see Gaffney having a game with 80 / 90 yards. But he's never been a RZ player and IMO; that's the only place I can see Gronkowski's value dropping.
You don't catch 90 passes as a Tight End on accident; 15 RZ Touchdowns aren't flukey either.
I firmly believe we are going to see multiple years of dominance we all expected to see with Moss + Brady.
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