Random Thoughts – August 14th
Breaking News: Pats Sign John Lynch (maybe)
From Pro Football Talk:
A league source tells us that the Patriots have agreed to terms with safety John Lynch. Lynch, a nine-time Pro Bowler, could assume the role that the team was exploring for Tank Williams, who recently landed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Williams had been practicing at linebacker. At this stage of his career, Lynch probably is a better fit playing closer to the line of scrimmage. Besides, the team already has a Lynch-style safety in Rodney Harrison.
UPDATE: Coach Bill Belichick opened his press conference by saying that Lynch is not yet under contract. We still stand by our source.
Every GM in the NFL just threw up in his mouth. They're all sitting in their offices right now dreading the call that's coming, the one telling them their boss wants to see them right away to find how the Patriots are able to pull off these moves no one else can. How deep is the Patriots roster? So deep it includes future Hall of Famers who are sitting at home ready to sign a contract and report to camp at a moment's notice. A week ago, the Pats had no need for John Lynch, but you know Piolichick spoke to him anyway. Then Tank Williams goes down and a phone call and a physical later a 9-time Pro Bowler is being directed to the Gillette Stadium player's parking lot. Plus, all Scott Pioli needs to do is send Junior Seau a "We need u in camp asap" text message and he'll climb off the surfboard and be in Foxboro like Bruce Wayne answering the Bat Signal. In the limited role of playing in subpackages or playing ILB on passing downs, Lynch is the perfect addition.
John Lynch Fun Fact No. 1: His father John, Sr. played for the Steelers.
John Lynch Fun Fact No. 2: He threw the first pitch in the history of the Florida Marlins organization, for the Erie Sailors in 1992.
John Lynch Fun Fact No. 3: He's the godfather of Herm Edwards' son, and the Pats open the season against Kansas City.