Here is a list of 10 NFL Free Agents that I think the Patriots could realistically be interested in and sign in Free Agency this year. As we all know the Patriots are always looking for value and I think these Free Agents would provide just that.
1. John Abraham, DE, Atlanta - Abraham is still a quality pass rusher and would be a nice rotation guy on the Patriots defensive line. He's not a full time player anymore but in sub packages he can provide an upgrade over what Trevor Scott and Jermaine Cunningham provided last season.
2. Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Houston - Barwin is a versatile player, he can play DE or OLB. In the Patriots 4-3 Defense he would likely be a DE. He can get after the Passer and is solid against the run. He had a down year in 2012 so his stock is not that high right now but he's only 26 and has big potential.
3. Julian Edelman, WR, New England - This is one of their own guys I think they need to bring back. I'm a big fan of Edelman. I think he is a great punt returner and a solid receiver. He added a dimension to the Patriots offense last season that they missed once he went out. He is a player I believe the Patriots can bring back on a good deal and I think they should.
4. Danny Amendola, WR, St. Louis - I believe Amendola can replace Welker if he leaves. I'm not as worried about his injury history as others. If you look at his production in St. Louis and translate it to New England's Offense he is a 100 catch, 1,000 yard, 5 Touchdown player, easily. He would put up Welker numbers in New England and I for one would rather Amendola going forward over Welker.
5. Mike Jenkins, CB, Dallas - Jenkins has a ton of talent but is a bit of a head case and has never lived up to his potential. People think that a change of scenery might be able to get him on track. He is a big physical cornerback who could make a difference on this defense. A solid locker room like New England's could help him.
6. Kaluka Maiava, LB, Cleveland - Maiava is a good coverage linebacker. That's exactly what the Patriots need. Maiava would be the perfect LB to rotate in with Spikes in passing situations. He is also a solid Special Teams player.
7. Brent Grimes, CB, Atlanta - He was one of the top Free agents a year ago, went back to the Falcons on the Franchise Tag and got injured early in the year. Because of that his stock is way down this year in Free agency but he is really talented and if healthy an elite corner. I expect his price tag to be low based on his injury in 2012 and it might open the door for the Patriots to get a good deal.
8. Ted Ginn Jr, WR, San Francisco - The Patriots could use a kick returner and depth at Wide Receiver and Ginn can provide both. He is a great kick returner.
9. Cullen Jenkins, DT, Philadelphia - Jenkins is a good interior pass rusher. He struggles against the run and because of that is not a full time starter. With Kyle Love a beast against the run, Jenkins could rotate in with him on passing situations.
10. Danny Woodhead, RB, New England - I'm a big Danny Woodhead guy. I think he is a big game player and is always reliable. His role would change in 2013 due to the emergence of Shane Vereen but I still think there is a place for Woody on the Patriots.
1. John Abraham, DE, Atlanta - Abraham is still a quality pass rusher and would be a nice rotation guy on the Patriots defensive line. He's not a full time player anymore but in sub packages he can provide an upgrade over what Trevor Scott and Jermaine Cunningham provided last season.
2. Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Houston - Barwin is a versatile player, he can play DE or OLB. In the Patriots 4-3 Defense he would likely be a DE. He can get after the Passer and is solid against the run. He had a down year in 2012 so his stock is not that high right now but he's only 26 and has big potential.
3. Julian Edelman, WR, New England - This is one of their own guys I think they need to bring back. I'm a big fan of Edelman. I think he is a great punt returner and a solid receiver. He added a dimension to the Patriots offense last season that they missed once he went out. He is a player I believe the Patriots can bring back on a good deal and I think they should.
4. Danny Amendola, WR, St. Louis - I believe Amendola can replace Welker if he leaves. I'm not as worried about his injury history as others. If you look at his production in St. Louis and translate it to New England's Offense he is a 100 catch, 1,000 yard, 5 Touchdown player, easily. He would put up Welker numbers in New England and I for one would rather Amendola going forward over Welker.
5. Mike Jenkins, CB, Dallas - Jenkins has a ton of talent but is a bit of a head case and has never lived up to his potential. People think that a change of scenery might be able to get him on track. He is a big physical cornerback who could make a difference on this defense. A solid locker room like New England's could help him.
6. Kaluka Maiava, LB, Cleveland - Maiava is a good coverage linebacker. That's exactly what the Patriots need. Maiava would be the perfect LB to rotate in with Spikes in passing situations. He is also a solid Special Teams player.
7. Brent Grimes, CB, Atlanta - He was one of the top Free agents a year ago, went back to the Falcons on the Franchise Tag and got injured early in the year. Because of that his stock is way down this year in Free agency but he is really talented and if healthy an elite corner. I expect his price tag to be low based on his injury in 2012 and it might open the door for the Patriots to get a good deal.
8. Ted Ginn Jr, WR, San Francisco - The Patriots could use a kick returner and depth at Wide Receiver and Ginn can provide both. He is a great kick returner.
9. Cullen Jenkins, DT, Philadelphia - Jenkins is a good interior pass rusher. He struggles against the run and because of that is not a full time starter. With Kyle Love a beast against the run, Jenkins could rotate in with him on passing situations.
10. Danny Woodhead, RB, New England - I'm a big Danny Woodhead guy. I think he is a big game player and is always reliable. His role would change in 2013 due to the emergence of Shane Vereen but I still think there is a place for Woody on the Patriots.
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