John Lynch Visiting With Patriots

by John Bena on Aug 13, 2008 11:34 AM MDT in Rumor Mill

John Lynch was looking for a different situation. He may have found it with a team that hasn't lost a regular season game in a year and a half. Lynch is in New England, visiting with the Patriots about an opening the Patriots at safety --

The Patriots are hosting free-agent safety John Lynch on a visit at Gillette Stadium today.

The 36-year-old Lynch, a nine-time Pro Bowler and one of the grittier, more durable safeties to play in the NFL, was released by the Broncos on Aug. 1.

This isn’t the first time the Patriots have expressed an interest in Lynch.

When Lynch was a free agent in 2004, the Patriots visited with him before he signed with the Broncos.

The potential addition of Lynch could lessen the blow of losing Tank Williams to a season-ending knee injury.

That would be one aging safety crew, with Lynch and Rodney Harrison, though last season's 1st round pick Brandon Meriweather is in play for a roster spot as well.

While I wasn't crushed by Lynch's departure, this is the type of shrewd move the Patriots have become known for. Whether it works or not is another question.

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I had a a feeling that the Patriots would be a great fit for Lynch considering

their belief in aging veterans. lol

I have a feeling also that the Patriots will not be as dominate as they were last year. I think age is finally going to catch up with them on the defensive side of the ball. Though, it remains to be seen if that will make much a difference with the level of talent they have on offense.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 AM MDT reply actions

John Lynch is heading East

Hey Gang,

Lynch just signed a one year deal with the Patriots. We lost hybrid safety/corner Tank Williams to a knee injury during the Ravens preseason opener and Lynch projects to fill that spot.

Blogger at SBNation's New England Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit

by MaPatsFan on Aug 14, 2008 6:02 PM MDT reply actions

He's a good man.

He’s lost a step, but his football IQ makes up for it. He is still a heavy hitter, and in my opinion, could have a future as a coach some day. Brilliant, brilliant player.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Aug 14, 2008 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions