J.C. Jackson - 2nd Round Tender

[Soul Rebel]

I tried to look back and see if this has already been posted, but I do apologize if this has already been talked about in depth.

I think this needs to be our next move. 

6'1" 198lbs - 25 years old

2nd round tender placed by NE and after their spending spree, as well as having Gilmore/Mills there already, I think we can swoop in and scoop our CB1.

Yes, it would cost us a 2nd...a high 2nd, but the final piece that is truly missing on this insanely athletic, young defense would be acquired in this scenario. I have personally hoped that any QB trade (DW or moving up in the draft) would not include our 2nd rounder this year, so this would allow us to get Jackson. 

I was sleeping on this kid big time. He has faced a ton of action since Gilmore is NE's Revis/PP shut down guy. His story is littered with having to hustle and prove himself....and he has. 

A friend of mine is a diehard NE fan....not the a$$hole kind that thinks Brady is God, but a very grounded and intelligent, analytical fan that I've had countless conversations about football with. He told me, "I'd argue Jackson is the best CB in the league that nobody is talking about. After the first year that I saw him, I wanted NE to give him a long-term deal to lock him down for the next decade. First two years, had one of the lowest passer ratings against him. His third year (last year) 2nd in the league in INTs."

Jackson came out of Maryland the same year DJ did, so I wonder if Moore and him are in contact. Maybe DJ can get in Snow/Rhule/Fitterer's ear and make this happen. 

 Let's do this!!

[panthers320]

I'd rather go after Adoree Jackson and not give up the 2nd round pick

[LinvilleGorge]

You're not just going to have to give up a 2nd rounder, you're also going to have to offer a contract that NE (a team with a LOT more cap room than we have) won't be willing to match. Just saying.

[Soul Rebel]

1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

You're not just going to have to give up a 2nd rounder, you're also going to have to offer a contract that NE (a team with a LOT more cap room than we have) won't be willing to match. Just saying.

Oh, for sure we'll have to pay. I just didn't think it would be anywhere near what the top CBs are getting. I also am of the opinion that we have more space now after all of the Pats' signings to make this happen. 

I was glazing over Spotrac's page and looked like we have 15M more currently. Not sure how updated it is, or perhaps I'm reading it wrong. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, Soul Rebel said:

Oh, for sure we'll have to pay. I just didn't think it would be anywhere near what the top CBs are getting. I also am of the opinion that we have more space now after all of the Pats' signings to make this happen. 

I was glazing over Spotrac's page and looked like we have 15M more currently. Not sure how updated it is, or perhaps I'm reading it wrong. 

Yeah, they've definitely been spending like drunken sailors. Not sure where they currently sit.

[OldhamA]

5 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

You're not just going to have to give up a 2nd rounder, you're also going to have to offer a contract that NE (a team with a LOT more cap room than we have) won't be willing to match. Just saying.

How much more cap room could the Patriots possibly have? They've signed an entire new team.

[Waldo]

QB in the 1st and a LT in the 2nd. Maybe if we haven't made some of the moves we have already, plus no idea what he is looking for in a new contract.

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, Waldo said:

QB in the 1st and a LT in the 2nd. Maybe if we haven't made some of the moves we have already, plus no idea what he is looking for in a new contract.

Yep, my ideal draft would go:

1st. QB

2nd. LT

3rd. CB

[Panthero]

6 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Yep, my ideal draft would go:

1st. QB

2nd. LT

3rd. CB

i'd rather go CB in free agency (so we could get a high quality G or TE), but i agree with this. Positional value and need for us match up perfectly. 

[Waldo]

8 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Yep, my ideal draft would go:

1st. QB

2nd. LT

3rd. CB

That's my dream scenario as we stand.

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, Panthero said:

i'd rather go CB in free agency (so we could get a high quality G or TE), but i agree with this. Positional value and need for us match up perfectly. 

I have no issues with adding a CB via FA.

[AceBoogie]

12 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

How much more cap room could the Patriots possibly have? They've signed an entire new team.

Y’all forget they gave very little money dedicated to QBs where most teams that’s a 3rd of their cap. They got plenty of money still. 

[Panthero]

1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I have no issues with adding a CB via FA.

would you still go CB in the third also? could make a good argument for the need. 

[Icege]

Jermaine Carter has been talking him up on Twitter