Dominique Easely released by Pats

[jrumann59]

so a more talented Terrel McClain

 

[BigStar]

Belichick's system, as exemplified by Bledsoe, Brady, and a cast of backups, is for the QB to execute his game plan as presented. Brady may redirect a player if he sees a weakness he wishes to exploit, but it is within the confines of the game plan.

Romo, whether due to the weakness of the game plan, his personal preference,or a combination of the two, freestyles. Once the game starts, he is his own OC, based on what he sees on the field while under center. Romo will reset the WRs, TEs and RBs as he finds appropriate. It seems less based on an offensive game plan and more on offensive tendencies and the defensive set.

If you believe Romo's play is due to weakness of the game plan, then perhaps he could fit in Belichick's scheme. But if it is due to his own style - Belichick isn't going to keep a player he doesn't trust.

Romo in his first and second years wasn't a talented QB, as shown by his place at the bottom of the depth charts. In fact, if Quincy Carter isn't cut in 2003, TR does not make the team.

All Belichick's QBs were tall, stand in the pocket QBs. Tony ain't that.

Summarized as to why Belichick would have been wonderful to hone Romo's skills (despite his height). The hesitancy to start Romo came from BP and relying on Vet QBs to maintain a conservative offense. Belichick's offenses aren't conservative by nature; they are usually just smart enough to gameplan ways that allow players to be freed up. You see none of that with Garrett.

 

[Idgit]

Summarized as to why Belichick would have been wonderful to hone Romo's skills (despite his height). The hesitancy to start Romo came from BP and relying on Vet QBs to maintain a conservative offense. Belichick's offenses aren't conservative by nature; they are usually just smart enough to gameplan ways that allow players to be freed up. You see none of that with Garrett.

And yet, we've outperformed Belichick and Brady on a points/offensive series basis two of the last three years. And the year we didn't, Tony was on the bench.

 

[BigStar]

And yet, we've outperformed Belichick and Brady on a points/offensive series basis two of the last three years. And the year we didn't, Tony was on the bench.

Yeah but they win SBs and make the playoffs? Apples n Veggies; maybe Romo didn't need to pass as much to win as you just proved.

 

[Idgit]

Yeah but they win SBs and make the playoffs? Apples n Veggies; maybe Romo didn't need to pass as much to win???

They've got a better overall team. But that wasn't really the point of your post, was it?

Romo needs to pass to win. What he also needs is some support from the defense.

 

[BigStar]

They've got a better overall team. But that wasn't really the point of your post, was it?

Romo needs to pass to win. What he also needs is some support from the defense.

We had good D's in 07 and 09 when making the playoffs under Wade. Or how about a HC who knows how to do the things bolded above; well? BF Linehan, we were a pass happy team right out of the gate and lost every "win and you're in" games 3 years straight. Martin alone resulted in 2014's success? The same year JJ stripped JG of his OC duties? Garrett isn't innovative in the least; so all that passing was good for stats but not wins. That's how I would summarize his gameplans; "Hey Romo, audible or improvise whatever terrible play we call in and make it work! Thanks for the second contract!". Romo out most of the year; we won 1 game. That is the talent our HC brings to the table

I'm wrong ALOT, you were wrong on Garrett. It happens, etc.

 

[Plankton]

Belichick's system, as exemplified by Bledsoe, Brady, and a cast of backups, is for the QB to execute his game plan as presented. Brady may redirect a player if he sees a weakness he wishes to exploit, but it is within the confines of the game plan.

Romo, whether due to the weakness of the game plan, his personal preference,or a combination of the two, freestyles. Once the game starts, he is his own OC, based on what he sees on the field while under center. Romo will reset the WRs, TEs and RBs as he finds appropriate. It seems less based on an offensive game plan and more on offensive tendencies and the defensive set.

If you believe Romo's play is due to weakness of the game plan, then perhaps he could fit in Belichick's scheme. But if it is due to his own style - Belichick isn't going to keep a player he doesn't trust.

Romo in his first and second years wasn't a talented QB, as shown by his place at the bottom of the depth charts. In fact, if Quincy Carter isn't cut in 2003, TR does not make the team.

All Belichick's QBs were tall, stand in the pocket QBs. Tony ain't that.

To be fair, the first QB that Bill Belichick drafted was Eric Zeier, who was 6 feet tall.

The last QB he has drafted, Jimmy Garoppolo, is the same size as Romo. He's not wed to size at the QB position.

 

[Plankton]

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/p...Pp0ieEh0mDVBRp5H/story.html?p1=BGMenu_Article

The question, then, is why did the Patriots cut bait with their former first-round pick?

The move could simply be a reflection of Easley’s health. He tore both of his ACLs in college, and has finished each of his two NFL seasons on injured reserve — for a knee injury in 2014 and a torn quadriceps in 2015. Two league sources said independently on Wednesday that Easley is “a 25-year-old in a 40-year-old’s body.” Easley turned 24 in February.

But after speaking with several league sources with knowledge of the situation, it’s clear that Easley and the Patriots were never a good fit.

It is not known if there was a single incident that led to Easley’s release. But a portrait emerged Wednesday of a player who struggled with maturity and his responsibilities of being a professional athlete.

“Saw that coming,” one of Easley’s former Patriots teammates said upon hearing the news. “Injuries and locker room cancer.”

Easley’s relationship with the Patriots got off on the wrong foot when he arrived to their rookie minicamp shortly after the 2014 draft and couldn’t participate — not because of his knee injury, but because of injuries to his ankles, arms, and wrists sustained when bitten by his pet pitbull two weeks before the draft. The dog, which weighed more than 100 pounds, bit two other people plus an animal care worker and had to be euthanized in Palm Beach County, Fla.

Easley had not told any teams about these injuries prior to the draft, and the Patriots were not happy when they found out, as the injuries set him back in his ACL rehab. Easley was on the field for Week 1 of 2014 but didn’t get significant playing time until Week 3. He really only played in nine games his rookie year, and was placed on IR with three games left in the regular season

 

[reddyuta]

so no one put in a claim for him,there has got to be something more going on and it is going to come out soon.

 

[Nightman]

so no one put in a claim for him,there has got to be something more going on and it is going to come out soon.

Glad to see that we are a 4-H Club and not a Pro Football team anymore.

No room for guys like Hardy and Easely, they are WKGs.

 

[DeaconBlues]

Summarized as to why Belichick would have been wonderful to hone Romo's skills (despite his height). The hesitancy to start Romo came from BP and relying on Vet QBs to maintain a conservative offense. Belichick's offenses aren't conservative by nature; they are usually just smart enough to gameplan ways that allow players to be freed up. You see none of that with Garrett.

You're rewriting history. BP was hesitant. In 2006. But in 2004, Romo was only kept because Carter was cut. TR was #4 on the depth chart. The skills you believe Belichick would be so "wonderful" with didn't exist until his 3rd camp.

And Bledsoe wasn't benched because of BP's conservative offense. Bledsoe became a stiffer version of Weeden; completely unable to pass the ball down field. TR was willing to take chances. Bledsoe was not. BP wanted a more open offense, not closed.

 

[lkelly]

Man shakes fist at sun.

 

[speedkilz88]

so no one put in a claim for him,there has got to be something more going on and it is going to come out soon.

It may have been the guaranteed salary he had for this year, over 1 million. Teams would rather the pats be responsible for it and that way they could cut him at any time without that hit.

 

[Nightman]

It may have been the guaranteed salary he had for this year, over 1 million. Teams would rather the pats be responsible for it and that way they could cut him at any time without that hit.

I might've taken the chance after a physical. 1m for this year with 1.4m next year and a possible 5th year option seems reasonable and would keep you from a bidding war as a FA.

We are paying TMcClain 1m to back up 1T.

 

[Nirvana]

He'll get a fresh look with another club, a second chance to succeed. I hope it's our team. Can always cut him in camp.

 

[speedkilz88]

Easley, the 2014 first-round draft pick who was released Wednesday, has been the victim of some reports that have painted him in a negative light over the past two days. It’s come as a surprise, considering Easley’s personality never raised any red flags during his actual tenure with the team, and his jovial nature and infectious smile seemed far more welcomed than the alternative, both in the locker room and on the practice field.

With that in mind, the Herald spoke to one of the Patriots’ most prominent leaders, who vouched for the way Easley conducted his business.

“I loved Easley, especially his work ethic,” the player said. “I hope he gets a second chance. … He’s a great (guy) and teammate in my eyes.”

This is starkly different from the way Easley has been portrayed by some reports since his release. Now, to be fair, one player defending Easley does not necessarily override any other opinions. But it’s also nearly impossible to put five or six dozen personalities in a locker room and expect them to all become best friends.

But the Herald reported Wednesday that Easley’s knees are in bad shape, and there’s not a lot of room for improvement. This has been known for months.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...es_for_dominique_easleys_character_work_ethic

 

[Floatyworm]

Sounds like Easley/Pats relationship got off the wrong foot from day one....

Couldn't practice because he got bit by a dog before the draft and told no one.... strike one....

He already has fired two agents and three financial advisers in his two years in the NFL...strike 2

Easley’s love of aggressive dogs has caused him other problems. One of his friends, Wiley Brown, filed a lawsuit against in Easley this past January seeking at least $15,000 after being attacked and bitten while staying at Easley’s house......strike 3

And for me this is the back breaker...

When it came to football, Easley played by his own rules, which didn’t go over well with Belichick and staff. He routinely ignored requests to rehab his injuries with the Patriots’ trainers, and instead did it on his own. Most players rehabbed their recent injuries in the Patriots’ facilities, but when Easley was placed on IR in 2014 and 2015, he immediately left the team and did his own thing. This past offseason he traveled to Germany to seek alternative treatments for his knee.

The Patriots grew so fed up with Easley during his rookie year that they placed him on IR in December and told him to stay away and rehab on his own until the offseason program began in April. When the Patriots were raising the Lombardi Trophy in Arizona, Easley was partying in Las Vegas.

What kind of teammate is that?

Your team is in the Super Bowl...but your off in Vegas getting ripped? Just stinks if Johnny Manziel

 

[AKATheRake]

I like his game a lot.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-room-cancer-led-to-dominique-easley-release/

 

[DBOY3141]

I like his game a lot.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-room-cancer-led-to-dominique-easley-release/

You are a week late.

 

[boysfanindc]

Seems like he has a lot of stuff going on.