“Good Stuff Cheap.”
That was the Building 19 motto.
The low cost retailer’s TV adverts stuffed native airwaves for many years.
Owner Jerry Ellis turned notorious for his low cost stuff and cheesy commercials.
Building 19 is now not with us, however the Patriots proceed to scour the discount bin for his or her ability positions.
Drafting N’Keal Harry within the first spherical can wreck anybody’s long-term funds.
The Patriots discovered Zeke Elliott within the Salvation Army kettle.
Elliott, 28, started his end-zone-kettle celebrations again in 2016 as a rookie with the Cowboys. He has since used his post-TD revelry (fines and all) to lift cash for the noteworthy charity.
Things are dismal in Bill Belichick’s backfield this summer season. To get Elliott, the Patriots tossed $1.55 million in base wage, as much as $850,000 in roster bonuses, and a $600,000 signing bonus, into the metaphorical crimson kettle.
Depending on how a lot cereal Zeke eats, he might earn as much as $3 million extra in incentives.
All of that provides as much as about 6 million in Patriots Dollars.
Speaking of “Good Stuff Cheap,” vast receiver DeAndre Hopkins additionally visited Foxboro.
He marked himself down about 75%.
Much like a swimsuit jacket initially on the market at Nordstrom however now hanging inside T.J. Maxx.
Yet, Hopkins wasn’t low cost sufficient.
Letting Hopkins depart One Patriot Place and not using a contract could possibly be the most important entrance workplace blunder within the post-Brady period.
Hopkins signed with Tennessee.
Elliott joined the Patriots Wednesday at their joint observe with the Packers in Green Bay.
Reaction to the Patriots buying Elliott unfold from dread to euphoria.
Think of your favourite TV weatherperson’s pre-blizzard forecast.
“Three feet of snow expected in the mountains!”
“High tides to flood the South Shore!”
“Ice! Winds! Power Outages!”
“Schools Closed!
Then you find yourself with 2.5 inches of snow and a breeze.
At least it’s gluten free.
This O-line is so porous and brittle that the Patriots might should measure offensive output in toes as an alternative of yards.
Bill O’Brien’s sorcery can’t decide up a blitz. Or clear a gap on the left facet. Or give Mac Jones greater than 1.8 seconds to unload the ball.
The gamers have to do this.
Speaking of discounted ability gamers, WR/QB Malik Cunningham all however clinched a roster spot after his efficiency final week towards Houston. Cunningham was not drafted popping out of Louisville. The Patriots assured him $200,000 plus a $30,000 signing bonus. The Herald’s Doug Kyed says that determine is probably the most ever the Patriots have assured an undrafted free agent.
Who knew Goodwill had a Platinum Card?
Cunningham’s 14-play, 75-yard drive towards the Texans resulted within the staff’s solely landing up to now within the preseason.
For a fleeting second on social media, Malik Fever changed the Second Wildcard because the native pandemic of alternative.
The Patriots gained simply 89 yards on offense with out Cunningham at quarterback.
Mac Jones sat safely on the sideline. Rooting wildly every time Bailey Zappe received smothered. Or so we’ve been led to consider.
In protection of taking the Patriots over 7.5 wins this season, New England’s 2023-24 projected beginning line has but to manifest.
Patriots State Run Media says issues might be OK as soon as the “replacements” get wholesome.
Sound acquainted?
Trent Brown, Michael Onwenu, Cole Strange, and Calvin Anderson are the Foxboro variations of Trevor Story, Chris Sale, Garrett Whitlock, and Tanner Houck.
Still, the Patriots are going to wish at the least three quarterbacks as insurance coverage.
Jones may not make it to Halloween.
And Zappe is one play from being “Zappe-d.
Belichick blew a gasket in Green Bay on Wednesday after his offense received mauled in an 11-on-11 drill towards the Packers. Overall, Jones was “sacked” 5 occasions and Zappe 8 occasions, in response to the Herald’s Andrew Callahan’s on-site reporting. Two potential interceptions off the arm of Jones had been dropped.
Elliott didn’t take part in these drills.
This setting offers the backstory for Elliott’s arrival in New England.
There’s even some added intrigue.
The Patriots go to Jerry World in Week 4 to face the Cowboys. The sport might be a nationally televised affair.
The rivalry between billionaires and staff house owners Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones is effectively documented. The Patriots had been 5-0 towards the Cowboys with Tom Brady within the saddle.
Jones paid Elliott greater than $70 million throughout the operating again’s seven seasons in Dallas. Beating the Cowboys with Elliott taking part in any form of a significant position could possibly be price no matter Elliott’s remaining value could also be.
No one over the age of Pink Hat is naïve sufficient to consider Elliott goes to be a pivotal participant in altering the destiny of this staff.
But he gained’t cough up the ball on the Bengals 7-yard line. With 55 seconds left to play within the fourth quarter. When the Patriots are trailing by 4 factors.
Elliott hardly ever fumbles. A complete of twenty-two occasions in 1,881 profession speeding makes an attempt. His staff has saved the ball 50% of the time.
Having a dependable pair of fingers on the ball and durable legs contained in the 5, or on Third-and-2 when the complete world is anticipating the run, makes Elliott a plus.
Never thoughts these snaps he’ll take to minimize the burden on Rhamondre Stevenson.
All great things.
Quite low cost.
Bill Speros (@RealOBF and @BillSperos) might be reached at [email protected])
Source: www.bostonherald.com