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[#34fan]

According to ESPN Boston, the New England Patriots have agreed to terms with former Colts running back Joe Addai. My link Wow. Not sure what they want out of a guy that's looking more, and more like an injury liability due to the rigors of his position. Perhaps some of their younger draft picks may pick up some preparation notes from the former pro bowler, but come on, 433 yards, and ONE touchdown in 2011??? I don't see a threat. -Should I?

Edited by #34fan, 06 May 2012 - 07:38 PM.

[BringBackFlutie]

Nope.

[Captain Hindsight]

Well HGH does work wonders

[VanCity]

Addai looked worn out last year. They've tried this before (Fred Taylor, Sammy Morris, Corey Dillon) with limited success. Not scared of this one in the slightest. He's no Green-Ellis

[MattM]

Captain Hindsight, on 06 May 2012 - 05:53 PM, said:

Well HGH does work wonders

This.  Seems to be the Pats* "secret ingredient" to all of their "aging vet" signings if you ask me....

[Max997]

VanCity, on 06 May 2012 - 05:55 PM, said:

Addai looked worn out last year. They've tried this before (Fred Taylor, Sammy Morris, Corey Dillon) with limited success. Not scared of this one in the slightest. He's no Green-Ellis

They also tried it with Antowain smith and won a super bowl wirh him

Addai is a veteran in an otherwise young backfield

Edited by Max997, 06 May 2012 - 06:57 PM.

[John from Hemet]

Makes no difference

[D521646]

Is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling that NE is building a team that addresses some of the mismatches we gained over them this past offseason?


Tim-

[Captain Hindsight]

D521646, on 06 May 2012 - 07:31 PM, said:

Is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling that NE is building a team that addresses some of the mismatches we gained over them this past offseason?


Tim-

They should have addressed their secondary then because Gailey and Fitz put on clinics against the pats at time last year

[Joe_the_6_pack]

I think addai's game is a good fit for pats.

[D521646]

Captain Hindsight, on 06 May 2012 - 07:43 PM, said:

They should have addressed their secondary then because Gailey and Fitz put on clinics against the pats at time last year

think they fear FJ more than any other weapon on our team, but yeah their secondary was bad, REAL bad.


Tim-

[It's in My Blood]

Max997, on 06 May 2012 - 06:57 PM, said:

They also tried it with Antowain smith and won a super bowl wirh him

Addai is a veteran in an otherwise young backfield

Ben Jarvus Green Ellis  is a grisled veteran. Hardly a young backfield. I'd br suprised if Addai is on their roster opening day.

Edited by It's in My Blood, 06 May 2012 - 07:58 PM.

[#34fan]

It, on 06 May 2012 - 07:57 PM, said:

Ben Jarvus Green Ellis  is a grisled veteran. Hardly a young backfield. I'd br suprised if Addai is on their roster opening day.

Huh?  

Where have you been, bro?

"The Firm" is now a Cincinatti bengal.

[benderbender]

D521646, on 06 May 2012 - 07:31 PM, said:

Is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling that NE is building a team that addresses some of the mismatches we gained over them this past offseason?
Tim-

I think they're investing on more inconspicuous cameras to spy on practices, and all off-season moves are a smoke screen

[It's in My Blood]

#34fan, on 06 May 2012 - 08:05 PM, said:

Huh?  

Where have you been, bro?

"The Firm" is now a Cincinatti bengal.

Yep, I think ive had enough tonite.

[jeremy2020]

If the Bills signed him, there would be riots. If the pats, sign him...CHAMPIONSHIP!

[BRAWNDO]

Captain Hindsight, on 06 May 2012 - 07:43 PM, said:

They should have addressed their secondary then because Gailey and Fitz put on clinics against the pats at time last year

What about all those genius draft choices this year?

[eball]

D521646, on 06 May 2012 - 07:31 PM, said:

Is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling that NE is building a team that addresses some of the mismatches we gained over them this past offseason?

You'll have to explain that one.  It was well known the Pats* had weaknesses in their front seven, WR corps, and RB.  They're attempting to address those.  What they're not doing is addressing their OL or secondary.  That aside, in what way does an old, worn down Joseph Addai "address a mismatch" Buffalo gained over the Pats*?

[Doc]

I don't see that any AFCE team has made moves to counter what the Bills did over the off-season.  The Jets and Dols still need viable RT's to matchup against Mario, meaning they'll need to keep a TE in to help block, since they can't use an OG to double him since it removes him from doubling Marcel or Kyle.  Solder is unproven as a LT.  And against all teams, I'd favor bringing a blitzer up the middle on most plays to force quick passes.

[Dorkington]

They probably won't worry about us until we can prove to be an actual threat. They probably see our victory last year as simple luck.