Comments on: Patriots work out free agent Mike Kafka

By: abains007

abains007 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:45:13 +0000

As long as they keep him out of dallas.

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:23:46 +0000

Why is Y.A. Tittle wearing an Eagles practice jersey?

By: justcuz15

justcuz15 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:24:56 +0000

Generaly my rule is dont sign a former eagles qb just because of kolb and mcnabb but hed be a good pickup for the pats at 3rd string qb

By: laeaglefan

laeaglefan — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:20:43 +0000

Its pretty obvious that Belichick is just giving Kafka a tryout as a favor to good buddy Andy Reid.

By: cliffclavicle

cliffclavicle — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:53:43 +0000

Pats are screwed if/when the aging Brady goes down. Mallett is clown shoes.

By: robertocfg

robertocfg — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:50:34 +0000

The Eagles should have sent him to the Cardinals for a first rounder.

By: j0esixpack

j0esixpack — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:29:43 +0000

brenenostler says: Is it the Patriots goal to work out every free agent, sign them, and then release them?

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More or less.

It’s all about developing a “shadow roster” to call upon if needed in case of injuries.

In most cases the shadow roster is made up of un-signed Patriots veterans, already familiar with the team and playbook. Some of their cuts will be signed but enough will remain available if they need depth late in the season. Gaffney and Branch may fall into this category.

Unless Hoyer is signed by another team, he’d be their first choice to join the roster if Brady were injured.

Kafka is being considered as a third string QB for depth should they need it – but hopefully not.

Dozens of other players have received similar work outs so that the Patriots can see first hand their capabilities – whether its for their own team or to see the capabilities for players signed by other teams.

It’s just smart football. I’m surprised more teams don’t do it.

By: cardiovascularendurance

cardiovascularendurance — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:21:18 +0000

He stinks. I’d be shocked if the Pats signed him. Remember, Reid got DRC and a 2nd rounder for Kolb yet wasn’t able to get anything for this guy. That said, he’d probably be an upgrade over anyone on the Jets.

By: brenenostler

brenenostler — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:16:59 +0000

Is it the Patriots goal to work out every free agent, sign them, and then release them?

By: bleedgreen11

bleedgreen11 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:05:41 +0000

all this is is Bill going after Andy’s playbook. He won’t make the team.

By: grandpoopah

grandpoopah — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:04:10 +0000

You can never have enough fourth string quarterbacks.

By: chazzmon

chazzmon — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:03:20 +0000

If he was any good, Andy Reid would have traded him, not release him.

By: thesmartest1

thesmartest1 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:59:23 +0000

Just a favor to Reid from his friend Belichik. He’s not very good but Reid likes him and hopes he finds a job. Think of him as a slight notch below McCoy….with an injury.

By: earthwormjim2000

earthwormjim2000 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:57:30 +0000

Ready, Kafka?

By: EJ

EJ — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:52:44 +0000

I bet that Belichick teaches this kid the ropes and turns him over for a draft pick or two. Kafka is a pocket passer with an average arm and a good feel for the game. I’m sure he will be able to stick around the league as a decent back-up.

By: tooz72

tooz72 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:25:46 +0000

the final piece to another SB loss to the Giants

By: jolink653

jolink653 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:14:39 +0000

He seemed to be an okay QB when he had to step in against the Falcons when Vick went down…Wouldn’t mind adding him to the practice squad but I would prefer resigning Hoyer instead as he knows the offense well having been here for awhile…Not sure if he’s practice squad-eligible though

By: peytonsneck18

peytonsneck18 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:14:04 +0000

Hes better for a west coast type offense

By: smartdevildog6

smartdevildog6 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:13:55 +0000

As an eagles season ticket holder, I am glad they got rid of Kafka. He just never showed me any reason why the eagles liked him so much. Any time he got playing time whether it was preseason or a game he always threw picks and never seemed to complete alot of passes. Maybe he will do Bette in new England, but he’s better off being a practice squad/ 3rd string qb

By: rungame8732

rungame8732 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:12:35 +0000

Decent.

By: larrydavidstern

larrydavidstern — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:10:11 +0000

The fact that Philly doesn’t even want him on their practice squad tells you all you need to know about him. He sucks.

By: birdsfan17

birdsfan17 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:08:01 +0000

Intelligent QB, high football IQ, quick learner, knew the offense well. Good guy, just not very naturally gifted. Weak arm, although I heard he improved on that this past offseason, just didn’t get much chance to show it. I’m curious to see what he’d do if given more of a chance. He definitely would’ve been the 3rd QB if he hadn’t gotten hurt and allowed Edwards the opportunity to showcase himself.

By: illcomm

illcomm — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:07:21 +0000

he is a decent pocket passing backup. zero mobility though.

By: sb50

sb50 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:06:18 +0000

@patriots123456

He’s a really smart kid. it wont take him long to get a grasp of the offense. however he doesnt have the arm strength. hes more suitable for a west coast offense, i liked him a lot in philly but he doesnt have the skill set to be an nfl starter but he still is a pretty decent backup

By: patriots123456

patriots123456 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:52:50 +0000

Makes sense if they can tuck him away on the practice squad.

Help, Philly fans how is this guy?

By: eaglesw00t

eaglesw00t — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:48:36 +0000

Soft arm, decent head on his shoulders. Seems like a very nice and down to earth guy.

He just doesnt really have the arm strength to cut it as an NFL starter.