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Holy... RT @JayGlazer: Patriots have agreed to parameters of trade to send guard Logan Mankins to the Bucs for a pick and TE Tim Wright
because he's got more baggage than a united air terminal.
maybe you're right, but if he can play better than who we have on the roster (which isn't saying much) then I think you take the baggage with him. he's probably the best option without making a trade.
Rodak ESPN: @mikerodak: Quite a few scouts on hand today for Bills-Bucs. Hundreds of NFL players on the move within the next week. (Including Marc Ross Giants see below) Link - ( New Window )
Wright is terrible and was on the bubble to be cut.
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Wright had 54 catches last year for over 10 yards a catch. And 5 TDs.
Myers had 47 catches for over 11 yards a catch and 4 TD's, what did you think of him?
Not the issue. Would the Giants have cut him?
My point was - and someone quoted it, the Bucs were not happy with his performance in camp and he was rumored to be on the bubble. The quote is above where it says Wright got the message from Smith and had been playing better.
@theMMQB: Our @Andy_Benoit on the new #Patriots TE: "Tim Wright has the body control & quickness to blossom into a top-5 pass-catcher at his position"
@greggrosenthal: Tim Wright is a relatively small part of deal. Was close roster to bubble in Tampa. It’s about Mankins, draft pick.
@Jason_OTC: Logan Mankins will carry a $4.25 million cap charge for NE in 2014 and another $4 million in 2015
@ArmandoSalguero: Jeff Ireland told me two years ago he called Pats about Logan Mankins. Obviously the Pats were not going to send him within the division.
And they probably would keep him now if he were on the team.
The Giants voided Myers contract. They cut him.
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As we mentioned was expected on Friday, the New York Giants have voided the contracts of tight end Brandon Myers and cornerback Corey Webster, making both free agents.
Truth is, neither player will be missed by the Giants.
is that Mankins was a high possibility of being cut due to his decline in performance and $10.5 million cap number.
So rather than cut him, they were able to find a team to trade for him, take on the money, give them a middle round draft pick and a player back.
Oddly enough, Mankins came up in stories a few months ago about his future (links below).
The takeaway I got from it is that at Mankins at his age (32) and cap number ($10.5 million - 2nd highest on the team), unless he is playing at an elite level, simply is not worth the cost.
Based on stories, his play has been slipping the last few years (From PFF - Mankins allowed the 2nd most sacks among all NFL guards in 2013).
Mankins still has another year of quality play in him but his top tier grade is no longer here. Pats move him for a pick that they can use to maneuver over the course of draft weekend and a role player that is better than what they have now. The Pats OL depth has been better in recent years, thus losing Mankins won't affect them much.
I looked at their depth chart and I don't see any obvious replacement Â
They have liked Stork out of Florida State so far. And Chris Barker may get a shot at competing for the spot as well. Fleming and Cannon are tackles on the depth chart, but could see them at G consider their abilities.
act as if Incognito is the 2nd coming of Larry Allen ...he isn't.And there is no way I and hopefully the team would want the headache of having BOTH Incognito and John Jerry in the same locker room...it would be a unnecessary circus.
Holy... RT @JayGlazer: Patriots have agreed to parameters of trade to send guard Logan Mankins to the Bucs for a pick and TE Tim Wright
Nah, he's 32
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because he's got more baggage than a united air terminal.
belichick is collecting every rutgers player in the league.
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incognito. cheap and quick fix for schwartz.
because he's got more baggage than a united air terminal.
maybe you're right, but if he can play better than who we have on the roster (which isn't saying much) then I think you take the baggage with him. he's probably the best option without making a trade.
Anyway Reese pulls trigger on Boone trade?
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Wright had 54 catches last year for over 10 yards a catch. And 5 TDs.
The Giants don't have a receiving threat at TE as good as Wright. As a converted WR his blocking is nothing to write home about.
Still, given the offense that the New England Scarlet Knights run, he's a good addition for them.
The Patriots needed a TE, they had assets they could move
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A week later Smith was quoted as saying that Wright had gotten the message and was playing quite well.
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Wright is terrible and was on the bubble to be cut.
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Wright had 54 catches last year for over 10 yards a catch. And 5 TDs.
Myers had 47 catches for over 11 yards a catch and 4 TD's, what did you think of him?
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Wright is terrible and was on the bubble to be cut.
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A week later Smith was quoted as saying that Wright had gotten the message and was playing quite well.
that makes sense. I know I read it maybe after PS game 1.
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Wright is terrible and was on the bubble to be cut.
fake tweet?
Wright had 54 catches last year for over 10 yards a catch. And 5 TDs.
Myers had 47 catches for over 11 yards a catch and 4 TD's, what did you think of him?
Not the issue. Would the Giants have cut him?
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In comment 11826209 jeff57 said:
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In comment 11826173 pjcas18 said:
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Wright is terrible and was on the bubble to be cut.
fake tweet?
Wright had 54 catches last year for over 10 yards a catch. And 5 TDs.
Myers had 47 catches for over 11 yards a catch and 4 TD's, what did you think of him?
Not the issue. Would the Giants have cut him?
My point was - and someone quoted it, the Bucs were not happy with his performance in camp and he was rumored to be on the bubble. The quote is above where it says Wright got the message from Smith and had been playing better.
and the Giants did cut Myers with similar stats.
And they probably would keep him now if he were on the team.
@greggrosenthal: Tim Wright is a relatively small part of deal. Was close roster to bubble in Tampa. It’s about Mankins, draft pick.
@Jason_OTC: Logan Mankins will carry a $4.25 million cap charge for NE in 2014 and another $4 million in 2015
@ArmandoSalguero: Jeff Ireland told me two years ago he called Pats about Logan Mankins. Obviously the Pats were not going to send him within the division.
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Has Schiano whispering in his ear.
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And they probably would keep him now if he were on the team.
The Giants voided Myers contract. They cut him.
Truth is, neither player will be missed by the Giants.
So rather than cut him, they were able to find a team to trade for him, take on the money, give them a middle round draft pick and a player back.
Oddly enough, Mankins came up in stories a few months ago about his future (links below).
The takeaway I got from it is that at Mankins at his age (32) and cap number ($10.5 million - 2nd highest on the team), unless he is playing at an elite level, simply is not worth the cost.
Based on stories, his play has been slipping the last few years (From PFF - Mankins allowed the 2nd most sacks among all NFL guards in 2013).
http://overthecap.com/best-worst-contracts-2014-new-england-patriots/
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Give SF a fourth round pick?
Ends up Boone and Wright for Mankins.