Add the WR Hollister for the quadruple.Bring back Dan Gronkowski for the trifecta!
Add the WR Hollister for the quadruple.Bring back Dan Gronkowski for the trifecta!
He only had two last year and 5 penalties in total. Two roughing the QB, though.He still jumps offside a shit-ton. Wonder how BB will approach it.
How many after the whistle?Mark DanielsVerified account @MarkDanielsPJ 14m14 minutes ago
Michael Bennett, 33, had nine sacks last season. He had 8.5 the year before. Both marks would've led the Patriots. Bennett also had 30 quarterback hits last season. That too would've led the Pats.
There is no reason to consider the two related. Flowers is almost certainly gone because of what he costs and that decision was made based on how Belichick values Flowers, and the DE position more generally. Bennett is a decision you make after you've decided that you aren't going to pay Flowers.I f'in hate having to root for Michael Bennett. And if it's at the expense of Trey Flowers, it's throw up worthy. Price is nice though.
He only had two last year and 5 penalties in total. Two roughing the QB, though.
Edit - Two other offsides declined, so four total.
Well good then. I think he had 10 in 2017.
Again, I disagree with the second part because you can just cut Clayborn (who stinks), and have massive upgrade for 3 million.There is no reason to consider the two related. Flowers is almost certainly gone because of what he costs and that decision was made based on how Belichick values Flowers, and the DE position more generally. Bennett is a decision you make after you've decided that you aren't going to pay Flowers.
Ok, but you need depth there and Clayborn is decent depth at the position. I thought he was better in limited usage near the end of the season.Again, I disagree with the second part because you can just cut Clayborn (who stinks), and have massive upgrade for 3 million.
Martellus would be a significant upgrade over Allen (probably not blocking-wise, but as a receiver, for sure). Having him and Gronk actually healthy together....that would be pretty sweet.
Bennett and Clayborn play different positions. Bennett is much more of an interior lineman while Clayborn is an defensive end.Again, I disagree with the second part because you can just cut Clayborn (who stinks), and have massive upgrade for 3 million.
That would be tremendous. Sign me up for brother tandems and feel good stories that come with good football.
I was literally about to post, "naw, Marty seems really happy in retirement. I don't see this as changing his mind."
Why? Can you elaborate? He certainly lost it at the end of the SB against the Pats, but other than that what's the issue?I f'in hate having to root for Michael Bennett. And if it's at the expense of Trey Flowers, it's throw up worthy. Price is nice though.
Wasn't he the guy who falsified an account of police brutality and then got exposed by the video? Or was that someone else?Why? Can you elaborate? He certainly lost it at the end of the SB against the Pats, but other than that what's the issue?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/03/23/michael-bennett-indictment-legal-nfl-falloutWhy? Can you elaborate? He certainly lost it at the end of the SB against the Pats, but other than that what's the issue?
Bennett is one of those players who you like if he's on your team and you hate him if he's not.Curran pissing in the punch bowl.
"My favorite Michael Bennett play was watching Gronk beat the shit out of him at the end of SB49 after Bennett’s scumbag dirty play. Tough guy to like."
Is this maybe similar to how people felt about Rodney? Hate him as an opponent, but take him in as your own and cheer him on when he plays for your team. He still has a motor. And if he brings his brother along, then even better.
With respect to the Super Bowl thing, it's not a great look but according to this article nobody was injured: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/04/11/michael-bennett-philadelphia-eagles-indictment/507435002/
I'm pretty sure I'll hate him either way. But I can live with itBennett is one of those players who you like if he's on your team and you hate him if he's not.
Absolutely.Curran pissing in the punch bowl.
"My favorite Michael Bennett play was watching Gronk beat the shit out of him at the end of SB49 after Bennett’s scumbag dirty play. Tough guy to like."
Is this maybe similar to how people felt about Rodney? Hate him as an opponent, but take him in as your own and cheer him on when he plays for your team. He still has a motor. And if he brings his brother along, then even better.
I agree. The video that the police released makes a big jump. Here he is in the casino > Jump > here he is outside the casino on the ground. See? Everything was on the up-and-up.With respect to the Super Bowl thing, it's not a great look but according to this article nobody was injured: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/04/11/michael-bennett-philadelphia-eagles-indictment/507435002/
I don't think the Las Vegas situation is as clear-cut as that article you linked makes it.
Regardless obviously you are free to dislike the guy, but those are pretty marginal offenses as far as NFL players go.
So tell us what you know . . ?Michael Bennett is misunderstood and it's his fault in some cases but he is a very good human being. He means well and his heart is in the right place. I am stoked to be able to root for him.
Oh I don't know much. I just believe that he genuinely cares about the underprivileged and social injustices in our country. He proves it by donating pay to charities and running The Michael Bennett Foundation that helps childhood obesity. I met him a few times in his Seattle days and he was very good to my staff. There is no doubt the Bennett Bros. are wired a bit differently but below the weirdness is genuine good stuff.So tell us what you know . . ?
I think the quote about wanting a raise was a joking response to a question about taking a pay cut and not necessarily a real sentiment.As a guy that watched every Eagles game last season, I’m a Michael Bennett fan. He’s still disruptive as all hell. The Eagles rotated DL quite a bit and MB played a lot of snaps inside. I’m not looking it up but it seemed like a lot.
All of that said, I didn’t love the off the field MB, which admittedly you never know the full story on. He never seemed like a team-centered kind of guy. I may be projecting, but I felt this way prior to any rumbling about him being gone.
As for his salary, he apparently said this on NFL Network this morn “I’m not willing to take a pay cut. I actually want a pay raise at this point. I just know at this point whatever team I go to I want to get paid more than what I am getting paid right now”.
All in all, seems like a solid move by the Pats and maybe Philly, too.
I don’t think they’ll be handing him 80 percent of the snaps. If they do, several things have gone horribly wrong.I wonder if he’s as effective at his age with less rotation.
Bennett played 718 snaps last year. On the Patriots, Flowers led the DL at 732 and nobody else was over 520. So I doubt his workload will be an issue.I don’t think they’ll be handing him 80 percent of the snaps. If they do, several things have gone horribly wrong.
Interesting. I am not a fan of athlete's foundations. Most of the ones I have studied are good at self dealing. I can't find any stats on Bennett's foundation. A 990 should be easy to findOh I don't know much. I just believe that he genuinely cares about the underprivileged and social injustices in our country. He proves it by donating pay to charities and running The Michael Bennett Foundation that helps childhood obesity. I met him a few times in his Seattle days and he was very good to my staff. There is no doubt the Bennett Bros. are wired a bit differently but below the weirdness is genuine good stuff.
Fair, I guess. Does this help your opinion of him?Interesting. I am not a fan of athlete's foundations. Most of the ones I have studied are good at self dealing. I can't find any stats on Bennett's foundation. A 990 should be easy to find
That is an interesting take. What exactly makes you think he was joking?I think the quote about wanting a raise was a joking response to a question about taking a pay cut and not necessarily a real sentiment.
Big fan of charity. Would like to know what organization(s) got the cash.Fair, I guess. Does this help your opinion of him?
https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-de-michael-bennett-to-donate-endorsement-money-to-help-rebuild-m-184341
This is what I was looking for and couldn't find. Could you post or send me a link? I've seen so many bad athlete foundations finances it's always a good feeling when I see a good one.Their 2016 990 is on charitywatch. They seem legit. 380k in donations, 167k funded programs they ran, 84k donated to other orgs, only 27k spent on employee salary.