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The Patriots have one of the two best teams in the AFC and a 37-year-old quarterback; it makes no sense to cast off a key starter on offense this year just to stay flexible for next year. But this is the annual tradition now, and they keep winning division titles.
I'm a Bucs fan but I don't see how on paper this isn't a win/win for both teams. Bucs need help on the o-line (okay, a lot of it lol) and Pats have excess. Pats need a TE to fit their scheme, get a 4th, don't have to pay 7m per for next 2 seasons for someone who is nearing the end of an illustrious career, and they have people who probably aren't as good but have a chance to not be a huge drop-off (at this point in Mankins career). I could see fans being upset but if it's about football and improving your team, this is a good move for both sides.
Sharp's clearly not the most comfortable Grantlander when it comes to the Pats, but I thought this was a pretty, quick good read:http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-genius-and-stupidity-of-bill-belichick/QuoteThe Patriots have one of the two best teams in the AFC and a 37-year-old quarterback; it makes no sense to cast off a key starter on offense this year just to stay flexible for next year. But this is the annual tradition now, and they keep winning division titles.
I can see Bolden gone guy been busted for PEDs a couple of times and he isn't as dynamic as Ridley. Ridley, Vereen, White, and Gray I think make it. Mallet should be on team through JG first learning year.