PatsBlog: A Patriots Blog

I will try to do a couple of positions a day.  I’ll start with the Patriots two biggest holes, wide receivers and linebackers.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Donte Stallworth - reportedly, the Patriots are already trying to get him down for a visit.  He’s most interested in the Patriots, and he didn’t resign with the Eagles…  Stallworth would be a great fit for the Pats.

Eric Moulds - For unexplained reasons, it just didn’t work out with him and the Texans.  He was targeted last offseason by the Pats, but it just didn’t work out.  If he’s still got some gas left in the tank, this might be a great fit.

Joe Horn - Horn was released by the Saints yesterday after he refused to take a pay cut.  If Troy Brown exits the game, Joe Horn may be the type of savvy veteran receiver the Patriots need.

Linebackers

Adalius Thomas - Heading into his eighth year, Thomas may be the #1 free agent prospect in the entire NFL.  Adalius is a great passrusher (11 sacks last year), is very versatile, and is a perfect fit for Belichick’s 3-4 defense.  We just have to see if the financial numbers would work out.

Cato June - He’s fast, strong, and a great outside linebacker.  However, I don’t think he would work too well in the Patriots 3-4 system.  Although it would be exciting to get a player of his caliber, I just don’t see it happening.

Joey Porter - Joey Porter was released by the Steelers yesterday, probably because of financial reasons.  That being said, I think Porter is the best fit for the Patriots out of these prospects.  Proof?  Mike Vrabel.  He came out of the same system as Porter, which means Belichick better be calling Porter’s agent immediately.