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Post by Dale on May 29, 2013 13:22:10 GMT -6
Patriots QB Ryan Mallett has put together an impressive stretch of practices this summer.
The third-year quarterback, who has become a fixture in offseason trade speculation, is reportedly looking more comfortable than ever and continues to grow with each practice. ESPN Boston reports Mallett was throwing "fast balls" into tight windows and is consistently making "wow" throws at each practice. It was also noted that continued improvement with accuracy will be key for Mallett moving forward.
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Post by Dale on Jun 18, 2013 7:18:39 GMT -6
Ryan Mallett's arm continues to draw rave reviews at Patriots practices.
The 6'6/238 Mallett is stuck behind Tom Brady once again this season, but his name continues to pop up as a potential NFL starter down the line. He'll be a free agent following the 2014 season. "He's got arm strength like I've never seen. Ever. He uses that really well," teammate Shane Vereen said.
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Post by Dale on Aug 10, 2013 4:59:26 GMT -6
Ryan Mallett completed 9-of-18 passes for 97 yards in the Patriots' preseason opener before exiting with a "head" injury.
Mallett's accuracy and decision making still look like a work in progress. He missed throws he should make, and came away with a 5.39 yards-per-attempt average versus a truly brutal-looking Eagles defense. If the Patriots are going to use Mallett as trade bait anytime soon, he'll have to pick up his play. The injury didn't appear serious as Mallett returned to the sideline in a ballcap.
Patriots QB Ryan Mallett's "head" injury suffered in Friday night's preseason opener was not a concussion.
Pats docs didn't even feel the need to give Mallett concussion tests. Mallett did not return after struggling, allowing Tim Tebow to perform cleanup duty in typical ugly fashion. Mallett should be fine for the next preseason game.
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Post by Dale on Feb 13, 2014 13:38:12 GMT -6
ESPN Vikings blogger mentions Ryan Mallett as an intriguing trade target for Minnesota.
Matt Cassel opted out of his contract, leaving Christian Ponder as the only quarterback on the Vikings roster. Minnesota also holds the No. 8 pick in the draft, which may be too low to draft any of the top quarterbacks. Free agency doesn't offer anything more than veteran stopgaps. Enter Mallett. Mallett and Adrian Peterson reportedly have a "friendly relationship," and GM Rick Spielman has done deals with the Patriots in the past. Spielman chose Ponder with the 12th pick in the 2011 draft. Mallett went to the Patriots at No. 74 overall.
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Post by Dale on Mar 9, 2014 4:58:45 GMT -6
Nick Underhill of MassLive.com reports the Texans have expressed interest in acquiring Ryan Mallett.
Underhill adds that the level of interest is just "talk" at this point, and it's not clear whether the Patriots would consider trading Mallett. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Mallett will almost certainly test free agency after this season so New England could be inclined to get something of value for him now. Mallett has a history with Texans HC Bill O'Brien, who was the Patriots offensive coordinator in 2011. Trading for Mallett would allow Houston to address a position other than quarterback with the first overall pick.
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Post by Dale on Mar 9, 2014 10:52:19 GMT -6
The Houston Chronicle reports the Texans "won't be trading for" QB Ryan Mallett.
Beat writer John McClain is on top of everything Texans. While the dots connect between Mallett and Houston coach Bill O'Brien, Mallett still means a lot to the Patriots as Tom Brady's backup. The Texans have numerous holes to fill and aren't going to deal significant draft pick compensation for a quarterback who has attempted just four career passes and remains an unknown throughout the league. McClain thinks Cleveland's Brian Hoyer would make a better trade target.
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Post by Dale on Apr 6, 2014 8:55:00 GMT -6
ESPN Boston believes Ryan Mallett would only fetch the Patriots a "late-round pick at best" in a trade.
Mallett was loosely connected to the Texans earlier this offseason. He was also hypothetically mentioned as a possibility for the Vikings. Predictably, nothing came of it. Mallett has one year left on his rookie deal and appears locked in as Tom Brady's backup. The Patriots' best bet at future return on Mallett is that he plays well this preseason and nets them a compensatory pick in 2016.
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Post by Dale on May 8, 2014 15:37:55 GMT -6
CSN New England's Tom Curran reports the Texans are on the verge of acquiring Patriots QB Ryan Mallett.
Per Curran, a deal "may soon be done." If it seems out of nowhere, it shouldn't. New Texans coach Bill O'Brien was the Patriots' offensive coordinator when they made Mallett the No. 74 overall pick of the 2011 draft, while Houston reportedly reached out to the Pats earlier this offseason. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, big-armed Mallett has attempted just four regular-season passes. He's never been particularly impressive in the preseason, but it's not always easy for back-up signal callers to stand out in exhibition games.
The Boston Globe's Ben Volin suspects the Patriots will net a middle-round pick in the potential Ryan Mallett-to-Houston trade.
Multiple reporters have since confirmed CSN New England's story, that the Pats and Texans are indeed discussing a Mallett deal. Volin believes a Mallett trade would not stop Houston from drafting an early-round signal caller, and it would also put New England in the market for a backup quarterback. There are whispers the Patriots are eyeing Mike Glennon in a trade with Tampa Bay.
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Post by Dale on May 9, 2014 12:17:15 GMT -6
ESPN's Ed Werder stated on SportsCenter Friday that he is "told" Ryan Mallett is "not available" for trade.
The Texans were rumored to be discussing a trade for Mallett with the Patriots on Thursday. So far, nothing has happened on that front, and the buzz has died down. These things tend to be fluid, of course, so we're not ruling out a Mallett trade to Houston, where new coach Bill O'Brien has a history with Mallett from New England, and currently has a pretty glaring quarterback need.
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Post by clifflee4mvp™ on May 9, 2014 20:17:14 GMT -6
Patriots draft QB with 2nd round pick. Hmmmmm
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