Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:14 PM EDT
For anyone curious like I was to how much these guys signed for and how much cap we may still available...
I apologize if someone already posted this.
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4741141/contract-details-for-washington-jones
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:17 PM EDT
that's a pretty good deal for Jones actually. Even if he's only a #3/4 WR that a good deal
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:22 PM EDT
Jones > Branch, but I'd still like the Pats to bring Edelman back.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:23 PM EDT
Also, I loved Woodhead, but I'm glad the Pats went after Leon Washington. I like McCourty, but he's not a KR/PR.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:25 PM EDT
Happy none of Jones mmoney is gauranteed..
If he doesn't produce he can be cut at any point. Low risk possibly nice reward.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:27 PM EDT
Good numbers, and I think the longer term commitment to Jones shows they expect him to contribute as well.
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Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:29 PM EDT
In response to RidingWithTheKing's comment:
I like the choice of Washington over Woodhead. Woodhead is very good, but it feels like forever (2007 season or maybe early/mid 2010) when this team started a drive past the 25 or 30 yard line.
It will be an immense help in an area that has needed it for a while now.
At money that low, it's clear he wanted to be here, because Vereen will get the Woodhead touches now.
I expect a healthy competition between Bolden at Ridley for the lead back role in camp, too. Per Zolak, NE really likes Bolden and it's easy to see why.
The Donald Jones deal is incredibly team friendly and it should be. He should feel blessed for the opporunity.
Add in Emmanuel Sanders and maybe one more in FA with a possible draft pick and they should be set up on offense.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:35 PM EDT
I worry about the backs with Woodhead gone now - unless Washington can play a third down role (which he hasn't in years) - we are one injury away from having no third down back. If Vareen has proven anything, it's that he gets hurt...we need a guy that can both runt and catch it...he's the only guy right now.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:36 PM EDT
Like Washington. Good return man. I don't really like putting starters (Welker, McCourty) in the return game, and risk getting injured. Didn't Washington take two to the house against the Pats? BB tends to remember plays like that.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:37 PM EDT
In response to mthurl's comment:
I worry about the backs with Woodhead gone now - unless Washington can play a third down role (which he hasn't in years) - we are one injury away from having no third down back. If Vareen has proven anything, it's that he gets hurt...we need a guy that can both runt and catch it...he's the only guy right now.
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Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:40 PM EDT
Ridley, Vereen, Boldin, Washington, Demps....
Absolutely nothing to worry about IMO. In fact it would appear we are stacked to me.
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Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:44 PM EDT
In response to HOTBLITZ's comment:
Ridley, Vereen, Boldin, Washington, Demps....
Absolutely nothing to worry about IMO. In fact it would appear we are stacked to me.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:48 PM EDT
In response to PatsEng's comment:
In response to HOTBLITZ's comment:
Ridley, Vereen, Boldin, Washington, Demps....
Absolutely nothing to worry about IMO. In fact it would appear we are stacked to me.
I'm not sure Demps makes the team at this point unless he moves to WR. Washington essentially fills Demps role as a returner. No need to have 2 pure returners taking up roster space unless they give you more then just return ability
Ridley had 1200+ yards if I'm correct. If he fixes his fumbling issues he is a top 10 rb in this league as his #'s would indicate.
I'm calling a breakout seaon for Vereen.
Loving the look of our backfield.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:51 PM EDT
In response to 49Patriots' comment:
Jones > Branch, but I'd still like the Pats to bring Edelman back.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 1:53 PM EDT
In response to HOTBLITZ's comment:
In response to PatsEng's comment:
In response to HOTBLITZ's comment:
Ridley, Vereen, Boldin, Washington, Demps....
Absolutely nothing to worry about IMO. In fact it would appear we are stacked to me.
I'm not sure Demps makes the team at this point unless he moves to WR. Washington essentially fills Demps role as a returner. No need to have 2 pure returners taking up roster space unless they give you more then just return ability
Ok then minus Demps...
Ridley had 1200+ yards if I'm correct. If he fixes his fumbling issues he is a top 10 rb in this league as his #'s would indicate.
I'm calling a breakout seaon for Vereen.
Loving the look of our backfield.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 3:35 PM EDT
I think Vereen steps up as well. I have always routed for this kid, and believe with enough touches and opportunities he will be special. He is a much better receiving option than woody and on third down, that makes things a bit more challenging for defenses to stop us. If they can sure up the WR spot, this offense will be deep and the most versatile of bb's tenure.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 3:43 PM EDT
Good contracts for those two.
(yay!! i found my old account!! Now just need to find my older accounts. I think one may have died during the day when Ron Borges plagiarized Mike Sando.)
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 3:48 PM EDT
In response to mthurl's comment:
I worry about the backs with Woodhead gone now - unless Washington can play a third down role (which he hasn't in years) - we are one injury away from having no third down back. If Vareen has proven anything, it's that he gets hurt...we need a guy that can both runt and catch it...he's the only guy right now.
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/17/2013 5:48 PM EDT
I think there are medical concerns with Jones as well...he missed the last 4 games due to a kidney issue.
Did Boldin get any touches after he came back from roids? Were there no touches available, or did he show an inability to perform at the same level During practice?
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/18/2013 12:55 AM EDT
In response to rkarp's comment:
I think there are medical concerns with Jones as well...he missed the last 4 games due to a kidney issue.
Did Boldin get any touches after he came back from roids? Were there no touches available, or did he show an inability to perform at the same level During practice?
Re: Washington 1yr-1.2mil, D. Jones 3yrs-4.155 with a 1.19 cap hit....
posted at 3/18/2013 1:21 AM EDT
In response to HOTBLITZ's comment:
In response to RidingWithTheKing's comment:
I like the choice of Washington over Woodhead. Woodhead is very good, but it feels like forever (2007 season or maybe early/mid 2010) when this team started a drive past the 25 or 30 yard line.
It will be an immense help in an area that has needed it for a while now.
At money that low, it's clear he wanted to be here, because Vereen will get the Woodhead touches now.
I expect a healthy competition between Bolden at Ridley for the lead back role in camp, too. Per Zolak, NE really likes Bolden and it's easy to see why.
The Donald Jones deal is incredibly team friendly and it should be. He should feel blessed for the opporunity.
Add in Emmanuel Sanders and maybe one more in FA with a possible draft pick and they should be set up on offense.
Agree.. I know there's been alot of whining but I think this offense is going to be alot tougher to stop when it counts and for that I am excited...
