We heard earlier this month that cornerback Richard Sherman would have been receptive to joining the Patriots. However, as Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald points out (via Twitter), New England never reached out to the free agent before he ultimately signed with the 49ers. The reporter notes that the veteran defensive back “wants to play with Tom Brady,” and his interest in the organization “has been real.”
After having played just one special teams snap in the Super Bowl, it looks like Malcolm Butler‘s tenure in New England is essentially over. Therefore, unless the Patriots are willing to roll with one of their younger options opposite Stephon Gilmore, it makes sense that they’d be hunting for a veteran defensive back. As things currently stand, New England would be eyeing one of Jonathan Jones, Eric Rowe, Cyrus Jones, Jomal Wiltz, or Ryan Lewis as a starter.
After being released by the Seahawks on Friday, Sherman inked a three-year deal with their division rivals on Saturday. The veteran is still rehabbing from surgery to fix a torn Achilles, but he expects to be ready by June. The three-time First-Team All-Pro was relatively productive in nine games last season, compiling 35 tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes defended.
They need to get younger, I agree. But, not even a phone call to gauge his interest in a 1-year deal? I don’t get it, but I trust the Pats know what they’re doing.
The blind faith and trust in Belichick is fading in New England
Why is that? Who would u trust more?
Fading… seriously? Not even close… what are you talking about.?? A torn Achilles is a major injury and they would be taking a huge risk. Good luck with that addition 49ers..
Congrats, I didn’t think anyone could post something as stupid as the last guy. You win.
BB is still the best. Just bc they didn’t call Sherman doesn’t mean fans aren’t still “in bill we trust”
Who would be a better person to judge a potential FA than BB? No one on the Patriots staff, that’s for sure.
No not Eric Rowe. If he is in our top 2 the team is doomed