ced1001 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Finally some movement. I like him opposite Branch, as a bigger more physical WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Pats have lost a lot of players this year. I liked Givens better, but at least they still have Brady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ced1001 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 I would have most defintelty liked to have kept Givins, but not for the money he got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robash Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 (edited) no link but i heard it on espn as well  Patriots | Caldwell signedFri, 17 Mar 2006 11:50:06 -0800  Patirots.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free agent WR Reche Caldwell (Chargers) to an undisclosed contract.  Edited March 17, 2006 by Robash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 (edited) There is a small blurb is on espn.com, but boston.com has a bit more detail (below). Financial terms have not been released.  Boston.comMarch 17, 2006 More on Caldwell The Patriots made their first unrestricted free-agent signing on Friday, bolstering their receiving corps with four-year veteran Reche Caldwell. Terms of the deal are unknown at this time.  The 26-year-old Caldwell, a second-round draft choice in 2002, spent the first four years of his career with the Chargers. He’s known to have solid athletic ability and burst off the line, but has been somewhat inconsistent and has occasionally struggled with ball security in crucial situations. He’s coming off a career-high 28-catch season, which included a 28-yard touchdown grab against the Patriots on Oct. 2. The 28 catches would have ranked sixth on the 2005 Patriots, behind Deion Branch (78), David Givens (59), Troy Brown (39), Benjamin Watson (29) and Kevin Faulk (29).  In terms of physical build, the 6-foot, 215-pound Caldwell has the same height and weight as the departed David Givens. In terms of production, he has played in 47 games with 14 starts, totaling 76 catches for 950 yards (12.5 avg.).  Caldwell (whose first name is pronounced REE-shay) joins a crop of receivers that was thinned by the departure of Givens in free agency.  Deion Branch is the clear-cut No. 1 receiver and Caldwell, based on his experience and production, slides into the No. 2 spot at this time. In addition to Branch, Bethel Johnson is the only other receiver who saw extended playing time returning in 2006. Other receivers on the roster, who would seemingly be longshots to earn a roster spot, include Bam Childress, Zuriel Smith, Rich Musinski, Michael McGrew and John Stone.  It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Patriots target another free agent at receiver. The crop was considered thin when free agency started and some of the better-known players currently available include Keyshawn Johnson, Peerless Price and Josh Reed. Edited March 17, 2006 by charty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Reche is an athlete who works hard, has integrity, and is a team player. He lost his starting spot to Parker because of injuries and never recovered in the eyes of the coaching staff. He also fumbled more than once last year. I do feel he will fit into the Pats system quite well and with more playing time could develop into a solid #2 wideout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Reche is an athlete who works hard, has integrity, and is a team player. He lost his starting spot to Parker because of injuries and never recovered in the eyes of the coaching staff. He also fumbled more than once last year. I do feel he will fit into the Pats system quite well and with more playing time could develop into a solid #2 wideout. 1375641[/snapback]      Robash >Waiver Request > >Player to be added: Reche Caldwell, WR, SD - won >player to be dropped: >Bid: $1 >Contract: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 in terms of both physical stats and personality, he sounds like a givens clone. i guess the difference was $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 nice charger connection, Tim Dwight was a nice fill in too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 this is a good move ...but as was stated earlier in this thread , the Pats have lost alot of players in the offseason and looks like they will have some holes to fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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