On Day 3 of the period.
–Become tougher and more physical.
In Vrabel’s words, add “violent players.”
–Come out of free agency with an intact roster they could line up and compete with.
A pain in the ass to play.
Here’s hoping not.
Left tackle has been gigantic canyon-sized hole in the roster ever since they let Nate Solder leave in 2018.
4 draft pick on other areas of need, like wide receiver.
What the Pats hoped Dominique Easley would be, Williams has become.
Last season he was 15th in overall Pro Football Focus defensive grade among DTs, No.
Pete Prisco of CBS has him listed as his 6th best free agent.
And tomorrow is his 26th birthday.
Edge Josh Sweat
Sweat’s production wasn’t off the charts in 2024.
But he was Top 20-25 at his position in every pass rush category.
The one Vrabel mastered.
Whether that has any value in the exchange rate to Vrabel and Terrell Williams system?
But at just about 28 years old, Sweat is the age Matthew Judon was when he signed here.
Let him off the leash in a system like Philly’s and he’s a pure disruptor.
And the model of consistent production.
I love a guy who has that kind of incentive.
4, and you’ve got your bookend cornerback opposite Christian Douglas.
But you might’t have too many.
Especially when your CB2 is also your WR1.
So Douglas would be a terrific fit at an area of need.
In seven seasons before last year, he had seven or more pass break ups in six of them.
And four or more interceptions in three straight seasons.
(Don’t we all?)
He won’t come a super premium.
So that’s my list right now, four days before the unofficial start to official Free Agency season.
But by no means is it the complete list.
Vrabel and The Wolf certainly have my permission to sign all of these guys and more.
This would just be a nice start.
