Belichick ready to wheel and deal

Hoodie is always ready.

We know this already, why is this news?

In other news, a source within the Vatican reveals that Pope Benedict's personnel file lists his religious preference as "Catholic," and members of the family Ursidae have been known to defecate in forested areas.

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Originally posted 08:04 AM ET  04.19 by Dolemite: Censored

Patriots are good at this stuff.

We'll see how good they really are, Dole.

They have a number of needs - Little Bill will earn his money this go around.

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  04.19 by Otis B. Driftwood

We'll see how good they really are, Dole. They have a number of needs - Little Bill will earn his money this go around.

It has been a few years since they drafted real difference makers. solid drafts at times? Yes. But they need some home runs. They should be thinking about moving up all they can.
They cannot put pressure on QBs and it hurts them.

Is Monty Hall now in the Pats front office?

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  04.19 by 50yearfan

It has been a few years since they drafted real difference makers. solid drafts at times? Yes. But they need some home runs. They should be thinking about moving up all they can.They cannot put pressure on QBs and it hurts them.

Agreed, Bill usually doesn't like top 10 draft picks, who require large signing bonuses for unproven players who take up valuable cap space. But if there's a rookie cap this year I can see him trying to get into the top 10 for a pass rusher.

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET  04.19 by jnorman41

But if there's a rookie cap this year I can see him trying to get into the top 10 for a pass rusher.

It's a crap shoot. There's not going to be a CBA in place by the 28th, so we don't know what the signing rules will be.

Can teams sign rookies after the draft? Or do they have to wait for the CBA?

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  04.19 by Debbie Does

It's a crap shoot. There's not going to be a CBA in place by the 28th, so we don't know what the signing rules will be.Can teams sign rookies after the draft? Or do they have to wait for the CBA?

It's my understanding, nobody can sign anything until there is a CBA in place. So I would think a rookie cap would be in place for this years rookies............but then again who really knows for sure.

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET  04.19 by jnorman41

It's my understanding, nobody can sign anything until there is a CBA in place. So I would think a rookie cap would be in place for this years rookies............but then again who really knows for sure.

This way is easier for teams to fill holes. You draft and then you can look at the possible 494 free agents to fill what you did not in the draft.
The Patriots have to be looking for immediate help, not long term. Brady could decide to retire any year now. He has nothing lift to prove.

having the 28th and 33rd pick should bring a lot of interest...

in other pats news bill parcells is on the ballet for induction to the pats hall of fame this year along with bledsoe and antwine; s/b interesting to see who gets voted in.

I love acquiring future draft picks- but it seems like the 2012 All Pro Team are players that the patriots could have picked ...but traded it!

Highlighting the team: Clay Matthews, Dez Byrant, Michael Oher, Greg Jennings

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Originally posted 09:03 AM ET  04.19 by 50yearfan

This way is easier for teams to fill holes. You draft and then you can look at the possible 494 free agents to fill what you did not in the draft.The Patriots have to be looking for immediate help, not long term. Brady could decide to retire any year now. He has nothing lift to prove.

Not a Pat's fan, but living in New England I get a pretty good feeling that Brady's not going anywhere at least until his new 4 year contract is up. My guess Bill's top priorities this off season will be a pass rusher and a left tackle to protect Brady. Matt Light is not getting any younger

The Hoodie is a playa...who woulda thunk dat?

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET  04.19 by jnorman41

Not a Pat's fan, but living in New England I get a pretty good feeling that Brady's not going anywhere at least until his new 4 year contract is up. My guess Bill's top priorities this off season will be a pass rusher and a left tackle to protect Brady. Matt Light is not getting any younger

There is the money part. True enough.

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET  04.19 by jnorman41

Not a Pat's fan, but living in New England I get a pretty good feeling that Brady's not going anywhere at least until his new 4 year contract is up. My guess Bill's top priorities this off season will be a pass rusher and a left tackle to protect Brady. Matt Light is not getting any younger

It will be interesting to see how he views drafting a pass rusher- I think Belichick is a big believer in getting a player that is going to see the majority of snaps like McCourty did last year. So if he drafts someone early they will be able to rush the passer, cover, and do lots of things. I'm not sure if you get that from who wwould be avaliable at 17 or 28....he may end up spending another 2nd rounder on a pass rusher and develop them like Jermaine Cunningham

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Originally posted 09:07 AM ET  04.19 by 20

having the 28th and 33rd pick should bring a lot of interest...in other pats news bill parcells is on the ballet for induction to the pats hall of fame this year along with bledsoe and antwine; s/b interesting to see who gets voted in.

I'd say Bledsoe yes, Parcells no

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  04.19 by 50yearfan

It has been a few years since they drafted real difference makers. solid drafts at times? Yes. But they need some home runs. They should be thinking about moving up all they can.
They cannot put pressure on QBs and it hurts them.

Big guys up front on both sides of the ball... that should be the M.O. for Little Bill.