Pats sign Reche Caldwell

[ced1001]

Finally some movement. I like him opposite Branch, as a bigger more physical WR.

[Randall]

Pats have lost a lot of players this year. I liked Givens better, but at least they still have Brady.

[ced1001]

I would have most defintelty liked to have kept Givins, but not for the money he got.

[Chargerz]

[Robash]

no link but i heard it on espn as well

 

Patriots | Caldwell signed

Fri, 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

[charty]

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.com

March 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

[Chargerz]

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.

[Robash]

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.

 

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Robash

>Waiver Request

>

>Player to be added: Reche Caldwell, WR, SD - won

>player to be dropped:

>Bid: $1

>Contract:

[msaint]

in terms of both physical stats and personality, he sounds like a givens clone. i guess the difference was $$.

[nuke'em ttg]

nice charger connection, Tim Dwight was a nice fill in too....

[isleseeya]

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