freaking patriots

alen1 · 03-02-2007, 07:46 PM

the patriots are apparently interested in sammy morris....... we better keep him away from them lol.Adam Schefter reported it on NFL.com

Patriots hosted visits with free agents TE Kyle Brady and RB Sammy Morris.

Regan21286 · 03-02-2007, 07:56 PM

They signed Heath Evans and he turned out nicely for them. Let's hope Morris isn't the same.

JonDigital · 03-02-2007, 08:09 PM

They also just signed Adalius Thomas.

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/patriots/?p=1012

alen1 · 03-02-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDigital

They also just signed Adalius Thomas.

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/patriots/?p=1012

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo crapppppp man come on dolphins, do something , mayb sign a high profiled FA ....... omg i f'n hate free agency.

Crunkcore · 03-02-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Regan21286

They signed Heath Evans and he turned out nicely for them. Let's hope Morris isn't the same.

Exactly.

DUB · 03-02-2007, 08:37 PM

This is terrible Mughelli(Atlanta), Dockery(Bills), Clements(49ers), Thomas(Pats), Steinbach(browns), Pashos(jags) this FA class is moving like I've never seen! If we can sign Dielman(looks like he may be a seahawk, it will be VERY difficult to significantly upgrade in FA. Stallworth looks like a possibility..man I don't know....THIS IS BAD.

melvindillon · 03-02-2007, 08:44 PM

AHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I hate those guys! First they are getting Audalius, and now they may get sammy morris? I hope they freaking bust for them! That's alright, as it stands right now, Brady still don't have anyone to throw at.

md

bluehaze · 03-02-2007, 08:49 PM

How the heck can the Pats afford Thomas? I understand spending the money, they did go deep into the playoffs after all but they were pretty tight on cap space and was talk of them being in trouble with the NFL for overspending seems strange that they can afford him.

beach2nd · 03-03-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bluehaze

How the heck can the Pats afford Thomas? I understand spending the money, they did go deep into the playoffs after all but they were pretty tight on cap space and was talk of them being in trouble with the NFL for overspending seems strange that they can afford him.

Don't know where you get your info from but the Pats have 25-30 mil in cap space.

Coral Reefer · 03-03-2007, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by beach2nd

Don't know where you get your info from but the Pats have 25-30 mil in cap space.

Yep.

It's frustrating but you have to at least respect what they've done up there. How you build a team that has such a dominant run over an extended period of time and still keep a favorable cap situation without letting many players go at all is simply amazing.

I hate em but they've done an amazing job.

miamiron · 03-03-2007, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by melvindillon

AHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I hate those guys! First they are getting Audalius, and now they may get sammy morris? I hope they freaking bust for them! That's alright, as it stands right now, Brady still don't have anyone to throw at.

md

He will with there 2 first round draft picks

satz · 03-03-2007, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regan21286

They signed Heath Evans and he turned out nicely for them. Let's hope Morris isn't the same.

Heath evans just got became a FA and is resigned for 2 more years so obivously they like him a lot.He is agood receiving FB and at 28 does not have a lot of miles on him.

Wandering Athol · 03-03-2007, 03:45 PM

Sammy Morris is a Patriot. Looks like a done deal:

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...is_agrees.html

The Patriots have reached an undisclosed contract agreement with free agent running back Sammy Morris, according to a league source.
The news was reported earlier today by the website scout.com.
Morris enters his eighth season in 2007. He initially drew interest from the Patriots in 2004, when he was a free agent after four seasons with the Bills (2000-2003). He played the last three years in Miami (2004-2006).
Morris joins a backfield that includes Laurence Maroney, Kevin Faulk and Heath Evans. His versatility as a runner, pass-catcher and special teams player fits well in that mix.

-------------------------------------------------------------

What are your thoughts on Morris as a player?

The Myth · 03-03-2007, 08:12 PM

Source: Pats to sign Miami's Welker to offer sheet

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Already more active than usual in the early stages of free agency, as evidenced by their agreement with standout unrestricted linebacker Adalius Thomas, the New England Patriots are poised to make another bold move.

A team source told ESPN.com on Saturday that the Patriots plan to sign Miami wide receiver Wes Welker, a three-year veteran and an explosive all-around performer, to a restricted free agent offer sheet in an attempt to pirate him away from the Dolphins.

The Dolphins earlier this week made Welker a qualifying offer of $1.3 million.

When the Patriots officially execute the offer sheet to Welker, the Dolphins will have seven days to either match it or pass on it. If Miami matches the offer sheet, it will retain Welker at the terms of the deal New England negotiated with him. If the Dolphins do not match the offer sheet, they will receive a second-round pick in the 2007 draft from the Patriots as compensation.

Surrendering a second-round choice for a player of Welker's abilities would be viewed in most quarters, but especially in New England, as a steal. Welker would dramatically upgrade the New England wide receiver corps and the Pats would also benefit by taking him away from a division opponent.
Plus, the Patriots own a pair of first-round choices in the 2007 draft, and can afford to part with a second-round selection for a player of Welker's skills.

Welker, 25, is a terrific, if unheralded playmaker who has earned a spot on the ESPN.com "all unsung" team each of the past two seasons. Used principally as a return specialist in his first two seasons in the league, Welker emerged as a viable receiving threat in 2006, with 67 catches for 687 yards and a touchdown.

The former Texas Tech standout originally entered the NFL with San Diego in 2004 as an undrafted college free agent. He was waived by the Chargers early in the 2004 season and signed with the Dolphins shortly thereafter.

In 47 appearances, including three starts, Welker has 96 receptions for 1,121 yards and one touchdown. He has returned 170 kickoffs for an average of 22.7 yards and one touchdown and has 127 punt returns for a 9.7-yard average and one score.

Securing the services of restricted free agents historically has proved to be a difficult undertaking with the current system. In the 14 previous years of free agency, only 55 restricted free agents changed teams. Four restricted free agents changed teams in 2006.
In another move aimed at bolstering their offense, the Patriots on Saturday reached agreement with unrestricted free agent tailback Sammy Morris, who played the last three seasons for the Miami Dolphins. Morris will provide an experienced backup to youngster Laurence Maroney and could compensate for the release of Corey Dillon earlier this week. A seven-year veteran, Morris has carried 374 times for 1,469 yards and 14 touchdowns and has 112 catches for 792 yards and one score. Morris, 29, also is an excellent special teams performer.

Roman529 · 03-04-2007, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alen1

the patriots are apparently interested in sammy morris....... we better keep him away from them lol.Adam Schefter reported it on NFL.com

Patriots hosted visits with free agents TE Kyle Brady and RB Sammy Morris.

He can go fumble the ball for the Pats now.

03-02-2007, 07:56 PM	#2
Regan21286 Wa Wa Wee Wa Join Date: May 2003 Location: UCLA Age: 22 Posts: 5,468 Thanks: 50 Thanked 54 Times in 39 Posts	They signed Heath Evans and he turned out nicely for them. Let's hope Morris isn't the same. __________________ And so do people who don't vote for me in FH March Madness http://www.dolphinsnation.com/forums...d.php?t=215893 Players I'm looking at for 08 draft: Adarius Bowman, DR Cromartie, Martin Rucker, Bruce Davis, Shannon Tevaga, Tracy Porter, Brian Brohm, Matt Ryan, Chris Long, John Carlson, Chauncey Washington (ex-HS teammate) Interesting fact: Bill Parcells was the 1st NFL coach to have Gatorade dumped on him after a W in 1985.

03-02-2007, 08:09 PM	#3
JonDigital Elite. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coral Springs Age: 30 Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They also just signed Adalius Thomas. http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/patriots/?p=1012 __________________ SPORTECH MATTER â€¢ PHOTO GALLERY

03-02-2007, 08:37 PM	#6
DUB MATT WRATH Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 24 Posts: 1,318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	This is terrible Mughelli(Atlanta), Dockery(Bills), Clements(49ers), Thomas(Pats), Steinbach(browns), Pashos(jags) this FA class is moving like I've never seen! If we can sign Dielman(looks like he may be a seahawk, it will be VERY difficult to significantly upgrade in FA. Stallworth looks like a possibility..man I don't know....THIS IS BAD. __________________

03-02-2007, 08:44 PM	#7
melvindillon waiting for our time. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 24 Posts: 246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	AHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I hate those guys! First they are getting Audalius, and now they may get sammy morris? I hope they freaking bust for them! That's alright, as it stands right now, Brady still don't have anyone to throw at. md __________________ www.melvindillon.com

03-03-2007, 03:45 PM	#13
Wandering Athol Here kitty kitty... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sammy Morris is a Patriot. Looks like a done deal: http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...is_agrees.html The Patriots have reached an undisclosed contract agreement with free agent running back Sammy Morris, according to a league source. The news was reported earlier today by the website scout.com. Morris enters his eighth season in 2007. He initially drew interest from the Patriots in 2004, when he was a free agent after four seasons with the Bills (2000-2003). He played the last three years in Miami (2004-2006). Morris joins a backfield that includes Laurence Maroney, Kevin Faulk and Heath Evans. His versatility as a runner, pass-catcher and special teams player fits well in that mix. ------------------------------------------------------------- What are your thoughts on Morris as a player? __________________ :allhail:

03-02-2007, 08:49 PM	#8
bluehaze Perennial All-Pro Join Date: May 2006 Age: 38 Posts: 3,662 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	How the heck can the Pats afford Thomas? I understand spending the money, they did go deep into the playoffs after all but they were pretty tight on cap space and was talk of them being in trouble with the NFL for overspending seems strange that they can afford him.

03-03-2007, 08:12 PM	#14
The Myth Three Super Bowl Victories so far! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Source: Pats to sign Miami's Welker to offer sheet By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Already more active than usual in the early stages of free agency, as evidenced by their agreement with standout unrestricted linebacker Adalius Thomas, the New England Patriots are poised to make another bold move. A team source told ESPN.com on Saturday that the Patriots plan to sign Miami wide receiver Wes Welker, a three-year veteran and an explosive all-around performer, to a restricted free agent offer sheet in an attempt to pirate him away from the Dolphins. The Dolphins earlier this week made Welker a qualifying offer of $1.3 million. When the Patriots officially execute the offer sheet to Welker, the Dolphins will have seven days to either match it or pass on it. If Miami matches the offer sheet, it will retain Welker at the terms of the deal New England negotiated with him. If the Dolphins do not match the offer sheet, they will receive a second-round pick in the 2007 draft from the Patriots as compensation. Surrendering a second-round choice for a player of Welker's abilities would be viewed in most quarters, but especially in New England, as a steal. Welker would dramatically upgrade the New England wide receiver corps and the Pats would also benefit by taking him away from a division opponent. Plus, the Patriots own a pair of first-round choices in the 2007 draft, and can afford to part with a second-round selection for a player of Welker's skills. Welker, 25, is a terrific, if unheralded playmaker who has earned a spot on the ESPN.com "all unsung" team each of the past two seasons. Used principally as a return specialist in his first two seasons in the league, Welker emerged as a viable receiving threat in 2006, with 67 catches for 687 yards and a touchdown. The former Texas Tech standout originally entered the NFL with San Diego in 2004 as an undrafted college free agent. He was waived by the Chargers early in the 2004 season and signed with the Dolphins shortly thereafter. In 47 appearances, including three starts, Welker has 96 receptions for 1,121 yards and one touchdown. He has returned 170 kickoffs for an average of 22.7 yards and one touchdown and has 127 punt returns for a 9.7-yard average and one score. Securing the services of restricted free agents historically has proved to be a difficult undertaking with the current system. In the 14 previous years of free agency, only 55 restricted free agents changed teams. Four restricted free agents changed teams in 2006. In another move aimed at bolstering their offense, the Patriots on Saturday reached agreement with unrestricted free agent tailback Sammy Morris, who played the last three seasons for the Miami Dolphins. Morris will provide an experienced backup to youngster Laurence Maroney and could compensate for the release of Corey Dillon earlier this week. A seven-year veteran, Morris has carried 374 times for 1,469 yards and 14 touchdowns and has 112 catches for 792 yards and one score. Morris, 29, also is an excellent special teams performer. __________________ The best Defense is the one that doesn't give up points

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