Pats to sign Gilmore

[Sydla]

Gilmore and Butler at CB. Wow.

 

[davey999]

I guess teams that win don't use free agency.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I guess teams that win don't use free agency.

Such a myth that too many buy into here

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Maybe Logan ryan available

 

[CATCH17]

I wanted Gillmore .

Amazing pickup.

 

[fishspill]

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the deal will go through "barring any final snags" while NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the deal will "eclipse $14 million per year." Arguably the best corner available, it is somewhat shocking to see Gilmore land with the Patriots, who usually do not shop near the top of the market.

So he says it's unusual for them. I don't follow them closely enough to know. It does show you strike and pay when you see a good opportunity/player.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I guess teams that win don't use free agency.

Your lame snark is lame.

EVERY team uses FA.

 

[Sydla]

Maybe Logan ryan available

He's more slot CB though, right? Still might be worth the investigation.

 

[robjay04]

Such a myth that too many buy into here

For the most part it's true.

Successful teams year in and year out do not use free agency heavily. Teams like the Packers, Steelers and even the Patriots draft well and maybe add a free agent or two to put them over the top. If you don't draft extremely well, you're not winning no matter how much you spend on free agency. The top spenders on free agency typically don't substantially improve. Of course there are always a couple teams that beat the norm.

The Patriots have to spend money, they have a ton of room. I don't think any team can compare to the Patriots as far as roster management right now.

 

[Aven8]

SB champs not waiting for the market to come to them. They go get it!

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

He's more slot CB though, right? Still might be worth the investigation.

Yes, but he does play outside too

 

[Killerinstinct]

Best CB free agent.

Must be nice to not have so much dead money going to a QB that will be playing against us.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Pats just on another level

 

[Idgit]

Pats just on another level

Or they could have signed a $14MM WR in FA if there was one there they liked.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Maybe Logan ryan available

Rumor is there are talking to Saints about a Butler for Cooks trade