Pats sign O'Neal; other moves too

O'Neal has had a couple 9-10 interception seasons, but also many 1 int seasons. Is he really a better choice than Bryant?

So much for the Ty Law rumors...

Deltha is a good corner. Great pickup. What were the Bengals thinking releasing 5 starters?

We just made the best secondary in the league even better. I am predicting at least 7-8 shutouts this year thanks to the hardcore Patriots defense.

Yes. O'Neal is a great choice. When I lived in San Diego a few years back, I got to watch Deltha twice per year. Looking around the sandlot, he is definitely a great choice.

He is alot better than the guy who you can pick up by the collar and carry into the end zone with you. There is no excuse for begin man-handled like that. Watching that game, you had to know he was done for.

No when do we get to have John Lynch back? That's one I'll puzzle over all season, esp. if Harrison injures himself.

In Bill we trust

O'Neal has had two pro bowl seasons and is a nine year vet. His name is very recognizable for a reason.....he's a consistant first string starter.

Fernando who????

Another great move by the Pats

Considering his credentials and minimum cost, and given the history the Pats have had with signing such players, there is minimal risk and lots of potential upside. I'm pleased.

There's a report out that the Jets may sign John Lynch this week to mess up the Pats. Any truth to that Mike? If they sign him before the opener, his salary is guaranteed all year, which the Pats apparently weren't willing to do.

need not compare O'neal to Bryant. Bryant is no longer here and BB had plenty of time to figure Bryant out. So the question should be....should we give O'neal a chance or not?....I say it's a good move....rather than standing pat, while they wait for Ty to come down on his asking price!!

scotbo, why would Lynch want to play for a team that has no shot at the playoffs?

scotbo,
If the Pats are truely planning on bringing back Lynch, they certainly had the discussions about a team like the Jets trying to pick him up. I suspect there was a "gentlemens" agreement between the team and Lynch that said we'll bring you back in week 2 if you don't sign with someone else. If you have issues with that we'll keep you. I suspect he was willing to help the team out.

Incidentally, that swap of 1st rounders only begins to bely the deep underbelly of Bengaldumb ineptitude. The Bengals thought that Chris Perry had more upside that Stephen Jackson. Only time will tell.

Bryants best year in terms of INTs was what 2? I am willing to give O'Neal the spot over Bryant. Lets be honest, anyone actually see his attempt to tackle the Giants TE? Unbelievable that he couldnt make the tackle and worst, got run over into the endzone. It looked like some 1st grader jumping on the TE's back. I am guessing, Bryant was cut with the play.

As for John Lynch, the game in Tampa showed me everything I needed to know. That me, 5'6 180 pounds is faster in pads then John Lynch. If he was a DT I would have said ok.

All this shifting around at CB just proves they should have coughed up the bucks and kept Assante.

When I saw he was realeased yesterday I was hoping the pats would pick him up! hopfully this works out well and he can rekindle some of his prior success now that hes on a true winner!

At least they know the weakness of the team....considering that in two weeks he won't be on the team.

still won't get past the Giants this season..it is a curse.... all over again. It will be over only in 2108. Sorry New England. Just had to break it to you...

Good move, I was hoping when the bengals released him yesterday, we would go after him. Playing for the pats and being held responsible for his play will bring out the best in o'neal. He had some real good yrs in denver, and is only 31, he keep his body right he should have 2-3 more real productive yrs.

Should have kept Asante.but should have gotten rid of Hobbs.

Giants fans should worry about trying to repeat their fluke run through the NFC last season. But hey, it only took 8 years for NY teams to get on the scoreboard this decade. It's understandable. There are only 20ish pro teams that you guys claim there.

NY Giants Fan you are all in "Dream World" like your Yankees.
Until 2007-- you were the laughing stock of talk radio and Sunday. You got lucky, you caught lighting in a bottle and won. You're team hasn't won consistently and never will. How are your Yankees doing with their $210 million dollar payroll?

Eugene Wilson got the ax today from the Bucs...wonder if there is any interest in bringing back an injury-prone DB?

Unbelievable that Giants fans don't realize just how lucky they are!!! They got pressure on Brady ONLY beacuse he couldn't roll out with the bad ankle. Get over yourselves the Pats will "STOMP YOU OUT" (sounds as stupid as that gap toothed moron) . The Pats played posom this preseason and come 9/7 you will see them destroy the AFC and NFL again and finish it off with a destruction of Dallas in the SUperbowl !

I remember Deltha O'Neal. He was the guy caught with his back turned as brady hit dieon Branch for a go ahead TD after Belichick had taken the safety with Paxton hiking the ball out of their own endzone, so the Pats could get the ball back. Remember the stupid look on O'Neals face after branch caught the ball? even the referee noticed it and waited to signal TD as he looked at the pathetic ONeal.

Other than that, I hear he's pretty good.

Bill I agree, but there was a report in the Newark Star-Ledger (or maybe it was speculation) that the Jets would make a run at Lynch again now that he was 'available'. They apparently tried to sign Lynch when the Pats got him a couple of weeks ago.

Saw him live several times when I was living in Denver, and off the top off my head, I can't recall a punt returner who got scared and called for a fair-catch more often.

hey, New York Giants fan, what are you doing in this post? Yes, our team gave you the gift in the last Super Bowl and yes the referee made the game longer for a couple more minutes, not starting the clock when he was supposed to start at and when he did not penalize your head Coach for entering the field and touching his arm. So, except that for what it is, "luck" with Tom Brady hurt and all. Michael Strahan said it himself a month ago when he visited Dallas' training camp; when somebody asked him about the ring. So, go polish that trophy you got and be thankful. By the way, Giants are the most boring team to watch. And I really mean it. I was forced to watch them against Chicago last year at Fox television and they really bored the heck out of me. Then, the Super Bowl was the ugliest I ever saw. Usually, they win by three points or less. That tells you how dominating they are...

Suggesting that Tannenbaum (the real rat behind Spygate) thinks the Pats would let Lynch go temporarily without a gentleman's agreement for him to return in Week 2, is like suggesting that Jets' (Just End The Season) GM is nuts enough to sign two declining OL to mega-million contracts and then bet his job and that of 'Mangenius' on an erratic 38 year old QB poised for a down year.... oh wait! 'Christmas Tree' actually DID all those things!! :)

Lynch would have to actually want to go to the Jets to sign there. I think in this stage of his career i.e. the end, Lynch would rather wait for the Pat's call.

Bruce McDonald

In Bill we trust, indeed.

O'Neil is more physical than Bryant. Maybe that's it.

I think it's adorable that the Giants won a superbowl. Good for you, man!

Hey Pat Patriot, love ya and all...but it was Givens with the TD...sorry, hate to nit pick but I was going crazy and flexing the ole muscles on that play!!!

p.s. who cares about the Jets and Manjudas...he will be back sorting out the Under Armour next year after he gets canned.