Yeah, the only other option on the roster right now is Cole Croston, who they signed as an UDFA last year.

They signed DE Adrian Clayborn (2/$12m) & RB Jeremy Hill today. Doesn't really solve the LT problem, but I'm sure they'll figure it out.

Paying Solder $15m would be bad. They'll also probably get compensatory 3rd round picks in 2019 for losing him & one for losing Butler, so that's pretty good.

So what is up with Gronk? Read on different news sites that NE isnt happy with him and that he hasnt committed 100% to playing next season. Even read they might trade consider trading him.

I wouldn't get overly upset if they traded him for a defensive star (Watt, Miller, Kuechly, e.g.) since as long as TB12 throws the ball and Josh calls the plays, the offense will be fine.

I doubt they get anything close to that type of defensive talent. Maybe a decent player and a couple draft picks.

Gronk is signed for the next two seasons and underpaid. His base salaries are $8M and $9M.

It's possible Gronk is simply trying to create leverage for a better deal.

Wow at Cooks trade.

Solid value but surprised to see it happen.

Are you really though? No way BB would pony up the cash he will demand and this is the best time to trade him.

yeah this was a great return in a spot where we were never gonna keep him past this year. we'll be fine at wr obv, although it was nice having him. it'll be interesting to see where this years draft goes.

Huh.

oh cool, I meta'd myself. let the attacks begin!

I was surprised they gave up a first for him last year for this exact reason. But once they did, I figured he was gonna be a Pat for a while.

This Alex Guerrero stuff is real. Our GOAT isn't happy. And it sucks that flowed to Gronk as well. Why can't they all just kiss and find what has worked for 18 years? BB and TB have hit a crossroads in philosophy of success.

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Also, if Gronk doesn't finish his career here and spends a single productive snap anywhere else I will rail against all you mofos saying BB knows best. I'm looking at you Goodie.

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You can add me to your list of scorn. As I said earlier, I'd trade Gronk for a defensive monster in a heartbeat (I agree it won't happen). When they've had a great D, they've won Super Bowls with no-names for Brady to target.

Thinking any "name" receiver (Gronk, OBJ, Dez, etc.) is needed to win is Pink Hat thinking.

Well Watt hasnt played much in the last two seasons and his back is as much of concern as is Gronks health imo. Up to his cheap shot against Buffalo Gronk was probably one of the few players who was/is liked even by the haters.

Don't get me wrong. I love Gronk and want him to stay. But if he's unhappy and they can improve the defense, I can live with that.

If Gronk leaves then it simply means BB is checking out. No interest in coaching millennials anymore. Honestly, it's a generational move. He's moved geniously across time and space when it comes to dealing with new people. But the Brady BB band is slowing down. I'm fine with 18 years of dominant football and the best games you'll ever see. Aint nothin to argue anymore.

It's time for McDaniels and the new world, as much as you might hate it. Find the QB and plunge ahead.

FWIW, the Gronk issue is money. Nothing more, nothing less. Name another NFL HC that would let players blow off the team's medical/training staff and go to an independent with a sketchy history?

Anyone have experience flying out to an away game? The game me and my buds want to go to already got the date leaked, and flights have already exploded. Do more flights end up getting added over time and prices settle down?

Here's the leaked schedule.

The Patriots have five primetime games in the first nine weeks.

They get a good Week 11 bye week too.


Week 1: vs. Houston Texans
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 9

Week 2: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 16

Week 3: at Detroit Lions
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 23 (Sunday Night Football, NBC)

Week 4: vs. Miami Dolphins
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 30

Week 5: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 4 (Thursday Night Football)

Week 6: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 14 (Sunday Night Football, NBC)

Week 7: at Chicago Bears
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 21

Week 8: at Buffalo Bills
Kickoff: 8:25 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 29 (Monday Night Football, ESPN)

Week 9: vs. Green Bay Packers
Kickoff: 8:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 4 (Sunday Night Football, NBC)

Week 10: at Tennessee Titans
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 11

Week 11: BYE WEEK

Week 12: at New York Jets
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 25

Week 13: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 2

Week 14: at Miami Dolphins
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 9

Week 15: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 16

Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 23

Week 17: vs. New York Jets
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 9

Gronk is one more concussion away from retiring unless he has a huge contract that makes it worth it. Patriots shouldn't give him one as Brady is almost done and he is heavily injury prone.

Trading him now seems like the smart move if you can get a decent offer.

lol

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Can't promise I'll do this for other preseason games.

1 Nice tackle by Elandon Roberts

2 Pat Chung ends the Redskins’ drive

3 Decent return by Riley McCarron

4 Drop by Dorsett

5 Ryan Lewis tackle on Trey Quinn

6 Great tackle by Travis to end the Redskins drive

7 Zo gets artsy with Andy and Paul

8 Hill picks up a 1st down

9 Guy brings down McCoy

10 Shelton Fumble Recovery that didn’t count

11 Nice breakup by Crossen

12 Hill picks up 1st down on 2nd and 5

13 Stuff on 1st and goal

14 Rob rising gracefully

15 Decent tackle by Duke Dawson

16 Nice run by Bolden

17 Hoyer to Lucien 22yd

18 Hoyer to Lucien to set up a FG

19 Gost converts a 52yd FG

20 Hoyer to CP for 19yd

21 Gilislee picks up on 4th and 1

22 Great block by Hill

23 Hill converts a nice 1st down

24 Hill TD

25 Berrios return

26 Gilislee picks up a 1st down

27 Webb picks up a 1st down

28 Nice grab by Will Tye to convert

29 Ridiculous catch by Cordarelle Patterson

30 Webb TD

31 Webb 2pt

32 Etling to Lucien for a 1st down

33 Grissom fumble recovery to the goal line

34 Webb TD 2

35 Webb 2pt 2

36 Lee sacks Hogan

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