Lloyd got done over the weekend along with Gonzalez. I said yesterday if the Pats got Leron Landry I would concede free agency was successful. Well LaRon Landry signed with the Jets (hope you fail your drug test and your Achilles never heals) but the Pats were still busy. I actually got the stupid radio.com app to work on my iPhone so I got to listen to 98.5 the Sports Hub most of my work day. So as stuff was happening, I was hearing it.
Let’s recap.
The morning started with the team bring tight end Daniel Fells into the fold. The former Bronco is a blocking tight end with two career touchdown receptions. I don’t expect much from him other than special teams and the occasional third tight end in blocking situations. All indications are the Pats intent to use Hernandez more as wide out this coming season. This signing will help the team be able to do that.
Former Charger Luis Castillo had a visit but there’s no indication that he signed. He’d be a great fit as an edge rusher if he’s healthy and not on drugs. He had a positive test coming out of college and later admitted using steroids before the combine. If the Pats were getting the Castillo that was a Pro Bowler in 2006, I would love him to be signed.
Then the team did sign some more players.
They brought in former #2 overall draft pick Robert Gallery. Gallery never reached expectations coming out of Iowa but part of that may have been the system he was in. Playing in Oakland can’t really help you reach your potential. This is obviously a depth move as well. Maybe his potential can finally be realized under a good coaching staff.
The team also brought back Donte Stallworth. My first reaction was great, another 36 year old receiver. Thing is, Stallworth is only 31. After his suspended season for DUI and manslaughter, Stallworth chose the Ravens over the Pats. Then was with Washington last season. I like the signing if he’s able to stretch the field the way he did in 2007 with the record breaking Pats offense.
The Pats rounded out their free agent day with Marquice Cole who’s a defensive back from the Jets that will likely be a special teamer.
Of course the biggest news of the day was Peyton agreeing to go to Denver. This of course led to ESPN’s John Clayton speculating that the Pats would be a player for Tebow’s services.
I’m with whoever DA and Mazz interviewed in the afternoon. I don’t think Tebow’s getting traded. I don’t think he’s worth a first, second, or third round pick. If Denver can nab a fourth or fifth round pick for him, they should consider themselves lucky. But I think ultimately he will just be released. I think he’d be an interesting pick up for the Pats but I’d want him as a halfback, fullback, tight end, or wide receiver. No chance I would want him as a QB.
Just saying.
