1. They resigned superstar QB Tom Brady for 3 more years. The rate opened up a ton of a cap room. Brady is aging but elite.
2. The signed Danny Amendola, a slot speedster similar to welker. I am not sure if many of you remember this but when the pats got welker he was the dolphins 3rd WR, Amendola is more accomplished than Welker was when we got him. They have similiar styles but Amendola is fragile and hasn't played 12+ games in any year.
3. Wes welker, a 5 year patriot star, leaves. Amendola, Donald Jones, Edleman (is resigned) and Sanders will take his production.
4. The Pats sign former seahawk 3rd down back Leon Washington as a returner. He'll be quite productive in that role like he was last year.
5. Patriots sign Donald Jones, former bill WR and solid all around #3. He will probably produce better than he was with the bills but not stellar, his roster spot isnt guaranteed.
6. The Patriots resign CB Kyle Arrington, a pure insurance move in case we lose Talib, Arrington is a solid 2/3 corner and a excellent slot corner.
7. RB danny woodhead leaves the patriots to sign a 2YR deal with the chargers, Where he'll be in a role similar to former charged Darren Sproles. To replace Woodhead Shane Vereen Will have to step up. Vereen has better pedigree and can stay healthier than woodhead. Woodhead missed 3 games in 3 seasons but dealt with concussion issues most of the last 2 years.
8. The pats have DE Dwight Freeney visit. Freeney Abraham and Dumervil are the top Defensive lineman out there.
9. The patriots sign SS Adrian Wilson. Wilson is a 12 time pro bowler and used to be an elite SS. He will give the pats a strong DB. The pats D get a huge upgrade.
10. The pats sign Emanuel Sanders to an offer sheet. Sanders is an emerging young WR with speed, potential and is a true #2. He's been behind Mike Wallace, Hines Ward, Jerricho Cotchery and Antiono Brown throughout his career. Since he is a RFA or restricted F/A his offer sheet may be matched but the steelers have cap issues.
11: Predictions: John Abraham to sign with them and one of these 4 to join: Darrius Heyward-bey (waived WR), Nate Washington (soon to be waived WR), Josh Cribbs (WR F/A) and Davone Bess (soon to be waived WR). I also see Mallet being traded to the Browns and Llyod being waived and replaced. I think Edleman leaves.
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Also some none pats news: Dustin Keller signs with the Fins, Jennings with the Vikings, Drew Stanton (QB) with the Cards, Kolb is waived. Cassel is claimed by the Vikings, Dumervil is waived, Avril signs with seahawks, T-Gone (Tony Gonzales) is back. Mike Goodson signs as a starter with the Jets. Falcons sign Stevan Jackson and the Lions sign Reggie Bush. Final note i that Quicey black, LB was waived. And Michael Bennet signs w/ Seahawks. Martellues Bennett w/ the Bears.