Just saw it on ESPN, I doubt the Bills are going to go after him though.
Reche Caldwell Released.
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Re: Reche Caldwell Released.
I say give him the old Freddy Smith treatment- sign him for a week to get some insight on the Pats offense then cut him.
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Re: Reche Caldwell Released.
I think it would be a wise move from the standpoint of getting some more knowledge of the Pats offense. Wasn't he also the Pats leading WO last year? I'm not gonna say he's a huge upgrade as far as his talent, but getting the goods on the Pats...priceless!!
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Re: Reche Caldwell Released.
Originally posted by FunTimesYaY!Hey NE39...question on this one...
Was Reche pushed out due to the crucial drop in the AFC championship game last year vs Indy or was it just a numbers game? Possibly a combination of the two?
He had 2 drops in that game, both of which people make too much out of. Jabar Gaffney scored a TD after one drop, so that didn't matter. The other was on 1st and 15 in the Red Zone and he had a chance to get at least a good chunk of that yardage back, but it wasn't the reason they lost.
Overall last year Reche was the Pats most consistent player (start to finish) at WR. He had a pretty good year for them, even if he probably was forced to play more than would have been best for the team (he'd be a great 3rd WR).
He was cut this year because the Pats have too many guys ahead of him. Moss, Stallworth and Welker were all brought in and will play key roles ahead of Caldwell. Gaffney had a great training camp, which coming off of a stellar performance in last year's playoffs put him ahead of Caldwell on the depth chart.
The Pats traditionally only carry 5 WR, and with Troy Brown and Chad Jackson both on the PUP (and eligible to come back sometime after week 6) and Bam Childress and C.J. Jones on the PS they weren't worried about depth.
Thus, it came down to Kelley Washington vs. Reche Caldwell for the final WR position.
Caldwell was due to make $1.55M in salary and had a cap number of $1.65M. He does not play on any ST.
Washington is due to make $600K in salary and has a cap number of 660K. He plays on the coverage teams and is a very good punt gunner.
Washington just makes more sense as a 5th WR because he is a million dollars cheaper and played on ST, making Caldwell the odd guy out.
The Pats probably figured they would try and trade Caldwell, but when they found no interest figured they would just release him.
Reche did a great job for the Pats and I wish him well in his next job. Someone will pick him up, and he will help them.
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Originally posted by NE39I don't think the AFC Championship game had anything to do with it. Belichick spoke very highly of Reche's performance last year and liked him.
He had 2 drops in that game, both of which people make too much out of. Jabar Gaffney scored a TD after one drop, so that didn't matter. The other was on 1st and 15 in the Red Zone and he had a chance to get at least a good chunk of that yardage back, but it wasn't the reason they lost.
Overall last year Reche was the Pats most consistent player (start to finish) at WR. He had a pretty good year for them, even if he probably was forced to play more than would have been best for the team (he'd be a great 3rd WR).
He was cut this year because the Pats have too many guys ahead of him. Moss, Stallworth and Welker were all brought in and will play key roles ahead of Caldwell. Gaffney had a great training camp, which coming off of a stellar performance in last year's playoffs put him ahead of Caldwell on the depth chart.
The Pats traditionally only carry 5 WR, and with Troy Brown and Chad Jackson both on the PUP (and eligible to come back sometime after week 6) and Bam Childress and C.J. Jones on the PS they weren't worried about depth.
Thus, it came down to Kelley Washington vs. Reche Caldwell for the final WR position.
Caldwell was due to make $1.55M in salary and had a cap number of $1.65M. He does not play on any ST.
Washington is due to make $600K in salary and has a cap number of 660K. He plays on the coverage teams and is a very good punt gunner.
Washington just makes more sense as a 5th WR because he is a million dollars cheaper and played on ST, making Caldwell the odd guy out.
The Pats probably figured they would try and trade Caldwell, but when they found no interest figured they would just release him.
Reche did a great job for the Pats and I wish him well in his next job. Someone will pick him up, and he will help them.
j-e-t-s
jets jets jets (insert suck for those who aren't gangreen fans)
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Re: Reche Caldwell Released.
Originally posted by CuseJetsFan83im surprise no one has shown any interest in him, although, they (being any team other than NE) may play the waiting game and sign after week 1
He'll get some interest. He had a good year last year. He isn't a lead receiver, but he can get open and catch the ball. He can help someone.
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Re: Reche Caldwell Released.
Originally posted by NE39He just got cut, and every other team in the NFL just set their rosters.
He'll get some interest. He had a good year last year. He isn't a lead receiver, but he can get open and catch the ball. He can help someone.
i would love to see caldwell come to the darkside of gang-green
j-e-t-s
jets jets jets (insert suck for those who aren't gangreen fans)
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Re: Reche Caldwell Released.
Originally posted by CuseJetsFan83i would love to see caldwell come to the darkside of gang-green
Washington is one team that is rumored to have some interest in him (big surprise there). Tennessee should look at him, IMO, but I'm not sure if they will.
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