Galloway signing confirmed
The agent for wide receiver Joey Galloway has confirmed that the Patriots have reached a one-year deal with Galloway.
Galloway's agent, Shawn Trell, confirmed the news, which was first reported by Tampa radio station WDAE.
Via email, Trell said that Galloway's decision to join the Patriots was "simple" because it was a "compelling opportunity to play for a premier owner, organization, team and coach."
The 37-year-old Galloway, who was released by Tampa on Feb. 25, visited with the Patriots on March 4 and also had visits with the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette hosted Galloway on Monday.
The speedy Galloway spent the last five seasons in Tampa Bay. He had three straight 1,000-yard seasons from 2005 to 2007, but last year was limited to nine games last season after he broke two bones in his foot.
Galloway had 13 catches for 138 yards and no touchdowns in 2008.
"The ankle injury suffered last year is behind him," Trell said in an email. "The Patriots would not have made this move if they didn't believe the same. The fact is that at the end of last season Joey remained the faster player on the Buccaneers. While the ankle injury was a set back last season, the fact remains that Joey had three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. He's excited about the many different opportunities afforded him by playing for this franchise and coach, as well as with Tom Brady and the wide receivers already on their roster."



Nice number 2 for Tommy and the Pats. Solid WR corps.
Welcome to New England Joey.
This is a Good Pickup!? Tom Brady will have plenty of Wedding gifts to play with on the FOotball Field. All we need to focus on in the draft is OL, OLB, S once we get young talent to fill those positions we should be right where we left off. In the Superbowl competing for the TITLE!? Steelers are going down!? Go Patriots!?
Sure. Great catch as long as Moss likes it. Broken feet will make him a 3rd receiver anyway.
Who get the ball?
Awesome, just awesome, now just a few more horses in the defense and this team could be off and running.
forget joey galloway.the patriots are becoming the over-the hill gang!-a much better signing would be sign safety dewan landry.with him next to brandin merriweather.the pats with have a pair of safeties second to none-please get this done!-now before he's signed.
I like what they've done at WR this offseason. Galloway and Lewis are two of the league's faster receivers, and if Galloway can stay healthy he can be one of the league's better receivers. Maybe take a big, raw receiver late in the draft who has lots of potential who can learn under Moss and Galloway, and I think we're in good shape.
Bang--BB strikes again. Awesome signing.
Belichick means business this year. He's aiming to leave no doubt about which team was the team of decade. I'm hoping for a solid 14-2 season culminating with the Pat's fourth Super Bowl victory of the decade. If Brady's not right though and nowhere near his old self, that prediction goes right out the window.
Great addition. When Dante Stallworth left for Cleveland, teams could beat up on Moss, and figure that they had the long threat neutralized. No longer-- IF Joey stays healthy.
This is a good move for the Pats' offense to stretch the field and prevent the opposing defenses from ganging up on Moss. These offseason additions of Taylor , Lewis, and now Galloway have me really looking forward to the '09 season.
can you say super bowl?
I like this
great move by the patriots again. year he is 37,but he is not gonna play every down. but again i like the pick up.
Solid addition, should definitely be an upgrade over Gaffney as long as he stays healthy. The Pats' offense is shaping up to be pretty scary. As long as the team stays healthy we should be poised to make another run at the offensive record books.
Once again, it is beginning to appear like, if Tom Brady is truly healthy, this offense won't be stopped. Even the running game is improved.
Another great target for Brady to hit. This is shaping up as one heck of a nice off season, especially with the additions on the "D" side of the ball so far. I'm chomping at the bit for the next move this team is going to make :-)
Go Joey, I Love Him To Fit Patriots. It Will Be Great WR - Moss, Welker And Galloway. If Tom Brady Will Be Great Health 100 Percent Strong. I Think Possible They Will Def. Go Superbowl 2009. Go Pats!!!
Wow. This is going to be an interesting year.
Consider Gaffney officiall replaced....and the position upgraded
Pats fan living in Florida for 7 years now. Got to listen to Galloway on Tampa sports radio on his weekly show and he is a very intelligent guy. Belicik signs another classy, smart football player with a high football iq. The guy wants a shot at a ring and is a total team player. Gruden was an idiot for not playing him more. Just imagine if Maroney can turn the corner, the offense could be devastating again. Build that defense up and Pats are going to once again thump teams.
I think BB should consider not playing a TE and just putting an extra lineman on the field. Who the heck is going to be able to cover Moss, Welker, Galloway anyway. I'm joking of course.....at least somewhat!
Now all that is needed is Safety and Linebacker.
Great job by the Pat's
Can't wait for the draft day action.
Patriot Brad in GA
after the draft, we are going to look scary. we're 1 safety and LB away from an all star team i think
Galloway has been a good player, but he is close to the end of his career and is injury-prone. The Paytriots seem to be looking for older veterans on offence, while they clean out the older veterans on defence. I am not sure how this will work out in the end. Much depends on whether they blow that second round pick they got for Cassel and Vrable.
What the hell is everyone talking about? Some of you guys are stuck remembering what these players USED to be. Most of the offseason pickups have been over the hill has beens, and some of them were never that good to begin with. I'm surprised at they way some of treat these moves just because BB makes them. Once again, the team is older not younger, and for the rest of you wanting Jason Taylor, if it happens we'll be no better off than last year, actually maybe worse considering Vrabel is gone.
Some of you need to stop worshipping the ground BB walks on and look at these moves for what they really are. Galloway is not an upgrade to Gaffney, the numbers and number of plays don't lie.
This is going to force the opposing offenses to have to cover Galloway. It'd going to open up even more opportunities for Moss and Company, Nice pick-up BB!
Great if this guy has any thing left in the tank The Patriots need to find a young guy in the draft and start to groom him to take over in a few years. I would suspect that Taylor is on the way sometime in June as well . O hey Josh we have Matt G available for your 1st 2009 and 2nd pick in 2010. after all you will be needing a QB soon. As you know Cutler put his house up for sale last week I would call BB asap That dude can play.
Carl Parisien Natick MA - I think the Pats have done a good job in free agency. If they pick a few more starters in the draft they'll be in good shape
Mike - HURRY BACK!!!!!
"Galloway is not an upgrade to Gaffney, the numbers and number of plays don't lie."
Galloway IS an upgrade to Gaffney when you factor in two things:
1. Consider that Greg Lewis is also added into the mix. Galloway & Lewis's expectations are in the 700 yard range (combined). That's not too demanding....and
2. The two receivers are comparable in the contract that Denver just gave Gaffney.
I hope Galloway plays more than 2 games this season.
Steve, what numbers are you talking about???? Please fill me in. Joey had three 1000 year seasons from 2005-2007. Please show me where Gaffney had that production? Thanks
I hear Galloways claims he was still the fastest player on the Bucs last year even after his injury so he will be a great addition in stretching the field for the Pats!!! Great reciever to line up across Moss if hes healthy. We can now move Welker back to the slot and Lewis will be out 4th receiver. Lots of speed there people!
I hear Galloways claims he was still the fastest player on the Bucs last year even after his injury so he will be a great addition in stretching the field for the Pats!!! Great receiver to line up across Moss if hes healthy. We can now move Welker back to the slot and Lewis will be out 4th receiver. Lots of speed there people!
Ryan,
Take a look at last years numbers. let me know how you see it then.
Steve
Hey Josh McDaniel have fun with Gaffney !! You overpayed for him. BB was able to get 2 better receivers than you for less than it would have cost to sign you. Josh you have alot to learn!!!
this will cut way down other defenses bringing up thier backfields in the box, which will open up the running game and help the ol to protect tb.
Hopefully he isn't cut like Lynch.
Remember, Galloway was called the White Tiger. Because you never see him around.
We'll see how this turns out.
Terry Glenn 2.0
He's 37. Why not call Troy Brown if you're gonna do this? And there's no way this guy runs a 4.3 anymore.
Keep that thought Mazz, there is a reason why Galloway could not hack it in Dallas and Tampa Bay.
The numbers...Galloway did not play last year because Gruden had a huge man crush on Brynt and by his own admission the "offensive genius" could not figure out how to play them both at the same time. Galloway was healthy most of last year and all the rest/benching made him healthier. He also did not have Brady throwing the ball to him. If Gruden doesn't like you or the Bucc's let you go...strong indications you have some ball left in you.
I Promise you Joey Galloway will kick ass this year.
1) Brady, best QB he's EVER had throwing to him.
2) BB will kick his ass is he doesn't
3) Moss, Welker and Galloway...RU kidding me ? Awesome...and Lewis to share some time for Joey to rest ? Perfect
4) John Gruden ("I'm up by 3, lets run to game-end" "offensive genius?) is GONE
5) He wants a ring; heck he wants a 1st PLAYOFF win
6) AGAIN, Tom Brady throwing him the ball, WR's DO need a good QB, right Marvin Harrison ?
7) He might not need IV's at halftime because of heat/humidity anymore
8) Tom Brady (get this hint ?)
9) He's had 3-4 years of non-football time while being an NFL player. (holdout, knee surg, Grudendoghouse, cocaine Quincy never thowing to him....) so he's really only 34 years old in football years folks.
10) He's an awesome receiver all u dumb@sses !!
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