Aaron Schobel Retires

Defensive end Aaron Schobel has decided to retire. There were many team interested in his services, but the 2 most likely destinations were the Patriots and Texans. Aaron Schobel 78 sacks over a nine-year career (all with the Bills). I really hoped the Patriots would be able to sign him, but most rumors suggested that the Texans were far more likely since he lives in Texas. I am really surprised that he is walking away, but at least it is one less guy I can be angry about the Patriots not signing.

Aaron Schobel Deciding Between 3 Teams

I reported last week that the Bills cut Patriots killer Aaron Schobel last week. I right off the bat said the Patriots should make a run at this guy, and according to ESPN it seems that is exactly what they are going to do.

ESPN states that there are 3 teams fighting for his services (Houston Texans, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks). The Patriots obviously make the most sense. They have been looking for a strong pass rusher for years now, and although Schobel is getting older, he still had 10 sacks last year.

Problem is the Texans are rumored to be out in front, and most reports seem to think he'll end up there. The Patriots (as always) don't want to spend the money. I still don't understand why, since it is an uncapped year and we are one of the riches franchises. I hope I'm wrong, but everything I'm reading suggests Houston will be his new home soon.

Bills Cut Aaron Schobel

The Bills have cut Aaron Schobel, and you have to wonder if the Patriots are interested in making a run for this guy. No active player has more sacks of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady than Aaron Schobel, and the Patriots loving adding guys who have killed them in the past (Welker). Belichick of course refuses to speak on the matter...

Right now, I’m really just focused on our team,” Belichick said of Schobel. “I’m really just focused on our team. I couldn’t comment. He’s still under contract with Buffalo.

“But obviously, he’s a good player. He’s given us great competition on the field.”

Riveting stuff Belichick. Anyways, I have no way of knowing if the Patriots will indeed try to sign him, but I think they should. He is aging, but he still had 10 sacks last year, and consider Banta-Cain was our sack leader last year I think this would be a great pickup. Then again, I thought Owens would be a great pickup, and the Patriots decided that he wasn't worth signing for 1 year, so what do I know?

I have said it before and I'll say it again, I have not enjoyed what the Patriots have been doing to their team over the past year or so. They are one of the top franchises in the world in terms of money, it was an uncapped year, and they did nothing. Hope your wallets are fat Kraft, because I believe you fucked this team.

So...what would I have done?

Well Owens would be on this team. Brady would be making crazy money on a 1 year deal (same goes for Mankins), so that he feels like the Patriots actually look after him.

Brady can't be happy that they let the best QB they have ever had go to the last year on his deal before starting negotiations, when he is making less then David Garrard.

I would've brought in Kieth Bulluck (Pats lacked leadership on defense, can't think of anyone better to fit that role), and sign Aaron Schobel. Will they both work out? No idea, but it is an uncapped year and it can't hurt this defense. Also, there had to be something out there for RBs.

I rarely go after the Patriots, but I feel like they are cutting costs for no reason. I get the new CBA isn't out, but that doesn't mean that couldn't have done 1 year deals with all these guys.

Example: Brady 1 year deal, high money, with a guarantee that they will pay him at least top 3 QB money (unless injured) following the new CBA.