Patriots Release Markell Carter, Sign Bo Scaife
Among the small inner-circles of Patriot fans, Markell Carter was a name bandied about when discussions of shoring up the weak pass defense were prominent. However, with the drafting of Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower and Jake Bequette and the signing of Jonathan Fanene, the Patriots created some serious competition on the defensive front.
Markell Carter spent last season on the Patriots practice squad and many believe he would make the jump to the roster this season. Carter was originally drafted 194th overall in the 6th round of the 2011 draft.
Bo Scaife, a veteran of six seasons with the Tennessee Titans, adds another tight end to an already crowded platoon of book ends. Rob Gronkowski was extended to an enormous 8 years $55 million. Daniel Fells, a former Bronco, is reunited with Josh McDaniels. Does this mean that the Patriots plan on letting go of, perhaps, the third most talented tight end in the NFL right now. Certainly, they still have time to hold on to him. But, do they really have the money to pay both Gronk and Hernandez. It's been suggested that when the time comes Hernandez will be franchised. It would make sense; there are players that are essential to this team's current makeup that can't be paid what they'd ideally get in a free market. Wes Welker is a name that comes to mind.
Regardless, the Patriots are being aggressive this offseason. They have one of the best offenses ever seen in the NFL and are rebuilding the Patriot's defense to put together a more complete and competitive football team.
Regardless, the Patriots are being aggressive this offseason. They have one of the best offenses ever seen in the NFL and are rebuilding the Patriot's defense to put together a more complete and competitive football team.
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