Could Nelson Agholor find himself in New England?
The Patriots have struggled to acquire deep threats in recent years. Therefore, this could be a perfect landing spot for Nelson Agholor, who was tied for sixth in targeted air yards (15.3). He could be the piece that allows Cam Newton to open up this offense in New England. New England’s eyes may be on higher-profile free agents this offseason, but Agholor could be a mid-level option for the Patriots in free agency.
What is Nelson Agholor’s market value in free agency?
After essentially playing on the veteran minimum for the Raiders in 2020, WR Nelson Agholor is set to make plenty of money regardless of which landing spot he chooses.
Spotrac has compared Agholor to the likes of John Brown, Robby Anderson, Tyler Boyd, and Tyrell Williams. Those four have an average contract value of 3.3 years for $10.33 million per year. As such, Spotrac has Agholor projected for a two-year deal worth $9.7 million per year. That deal would put Agholor just outside the top 20 highest-paid players at the wide receiver position.
You can’t drop it if the guy can’t throw it to you. Maybe he runs good routes?Isn’t he the guy who is famous for high profile and bad drops?
Edit: too slow
Agree on Brown, but that doesn't make it an "oof". Just a matter of preference...doesn't make this a bad or cringe-worthy move.Oof. If we were gonna get a "budget" deep guy I would have preferred John Brown.
NoCan we wait for the actual terms to come out before deciding if it's a good contract or not? People thought Cam was getting 14m at first too
John Brown wasn't the same deep threat in Buffalo that he was in Arizona. That could be scheme based though. Or age.Oof. If we were gonna get a "budget" deep guy I would have preferred John Brown.
This is exactly what I thought and I guess hope is the case. If it turns out that Samuel, in particular, gets anything close to this deal I will be disappointed. Unless of course that deal is with the PatriotsThey must have gotten word that the Golladay, Samuel level was going to be out of price range.
Second highest average yards per catch in the league, 18.9. Best completion percentage of the top five.Agholor is a Z or slot receiver right? Not really a deep threat.
I don’t think this necessarily precludes Samuel. Or a lower profile signing like Bourne. They’re different types of player and the cap space and need is still thereI don’t hate this, but I was really hoping for Samuel
Good call - Bourne it isI don’t think this necessarily precludes Samuel. Or a lower profile signing like Bourne. They’re different types of player and the cap space and need is still there
Nice call!I don’t think this necessarily precludes Samuel. Or a lower profile signing like Bourne. They’re different types of player and the cap space and need is still there
Oh that’s a lot of coin wow
Agholor was a hell of a player for the Raiders and I am sad to see him go. I am also glad that the Raiders didn’t give him $13M/per. He was primarily a deep threat with the Raiders last year, so he will be able to fill that need for the Pats.Agholor is a Z or slot receiver right? Not really a deep threat.
Draft is apparently deep in receivers; maybe they draft1-2 now.Is there even room for a Samuel type now? Feels like they chose Bourne/Agholor over a Samuel type.
Actually, he *is* a deep threat.Agholor is a Z or slot receiver right? Not really a deep threat.
Not really.do not like this move, too much money and he drops the ball too much. Not a fan at all.