Penning Trade to Patriots

turbo_dog · 01-13-2025, 09:49 AM

I don't see why, but here's the story.

https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news...trevor-penning

The New England Patriots have holes everywhere heading into the NFL offseason, but one of their most glaring weaknesses is along their offensive line.

Finding help in the trenches should be a massive priority for the Patriots in the coming months, as they need to ensure they protect quarterback Drake Maye.

Fortunately, New England will have plenty of cap room to sign free agents, but it can also explore the trade market for answers.

David Latham of Last Word On Sports has identified a very interesting trade target for the Pats: New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning.

"The Patriots could use three new tackles next year, as Vederian Lowe and Demontrey Jacobs are not NFL-caliber starters, and third-round pick Caedan Wallace looked abysmal in limited work," Latham wrote. "Trevor Penning may not be a superstar, but the trade candidate is better than all three of those players. While he’s best as a swing tackle, he could start at either tackle position and help keep Maye upright after a tumultuous rookie season."

Penning, who played his collegiate football at Northern Iowa, was selected by the Saints with the 19th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.

He became a full-time starter for New Orleans this season, starting all 17 games. However, while he was efficient as a run blocker, he struggled in pass blocking, posting a subpar 51.6 overall grade in that department over at Pro Football Focus.

But Penning really can't be any worse than what he Patriots currently have along their offensive line, and, at the very least, he is a former first-round pick with potential.

New England's offensive line was probably the worst in the NFL in 2024, so it needs to find answers one way or another.

leilung · 01-13-2025, 10:39 AM

Do we want (need) to start over with this position? It seems like a grab for the shiniy new thing (draft pick) instead of going with what we know. Penning has made big time progress from the raw talent he had as a draft pick.

I'd hate to see the work we put in to make him serviceable go to waste on yet another bad pick by Loomis and company.

stickman · 01-13-2025, 11:53 AM

If you don't get a first rounder back for him I don't see why you would consider it.

voodooido · 01-13-2025, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by stickman

If you don't get a first rounder back for him I don't see why you would consider it.

4th rd at best. He will be on his last year of his rookie contract.

BakoSaint · 01-13-2025, 11:35 PM

Penning has largely been a bust and is mediocre but I don't think we could get a 2nd round for him, and if not we are probably better off having a cheap starter in 2025 and then potentially getting a 3rd-4th round comp pick if another team signs him as started for 2026. I would take a 2nd for him.

rezburna · 01-14-2025, 08:37 AM

Trade him for Joe Milton and draft a LT. Move Fuaga to his natural spot on the Right. Grab a running back like Raheim Sanders from South Carolina and bring in Todd Monken. Get another Guard and focus on running the ball effectively while we rebuild this defense.

neugey · 01-14-2025, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Trade him for Joe Milton and draft a LT. Move Fuaga to his natural spot on the Right. Grab a running back like Raheim Sanders from South Carolina and bring in Todd Monken. Get another Guard and focus on running the ball effectively while we rebuild this defense.

Love this idea. Milton could compete for the QB job or be a Taysom 2.0.

K Major · 01-14-2025, 10:57 AM

ML isn't interested in trading Trevor Penning.

His 5th year option value is projected to be $16.9M or so & I don't think the Saints will pick that up.

Just let him play out the 2025 season & evaluate to see if he is even worth a long term deal.

Personally, I'd select another tackle in the 2025 draft.

rezburna · 01-14-2025, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

ML isn't interested in trading Trevor Penning.

His 5th year option value is projected to be $16.9M or so & I don't think the Saints will pick that up.

Just let him play out the 2025 season & evaluate to see if he is even worth a long term deal.

Personally, I'd select another tackle in the 2025 draft.

Loomis is holding us back for sure.

turbo_dog · 01-14-2025, 12:28 PM

I loved Milton at Tennessee, was hoping we'd get him in the draft. I'd look to draft a tackle and guard in this draft regardless of keeping Penning.

I love these two guards at the moment.

Donovan Jackson, Ohio State LG
Jaedon Roberts, Alabama RG

01-13-2025, 09:49 AM	#1
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,603	Penning Trade to Patriots I don't see why, but here's the story. https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news...trevor-penning The New England Patriots have holes everywhere heading into the NFL offseason, but one of their most glaring weaknesses is along their offensive line. Finding help in the trenches should be a massive priority for the Patriots in the coming months, as they need to ensure they protect quarterback Drake Maye. Fortunately, New England will have plenty of cap room to sign free agents, but it can also explore the trade market for answers. David Latham of Last Word On Sports has identified a very interesting trade target for the Pats: New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning. "The Patriots could use three new tackles next year, as Vederian Lowe and Demontrey Jacobs are not NFL-caliber starters, and third-round pick Caedan Wallace looked abysmal in limited work," Latham wrote. "Trevor Penning may not be a superstar, but the trade candidate is better than all three of those players. While he’s best as a swing tackle, he could start at either tackle position and help keep Maye upright after a tumultuous rookie season." Penning, who played his collegiate football at Northern Iowa, was selected by the Saints with the 19th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He became a full-time starter for New Orleans this season, starting all 17 games. However, while he was efficient as a run blocker, he struggled in pass blocking, posting a subpar 51.6 overall grade in that department over at Pro Football Focus. But Penning really can't be any worse than what he Patriots currently have along their offensive line, and, at the very least, he is a former first-round pick with potential. New England's offensive line was probably the worst in the NFL in 2024, so it needs to find answers one way or another.

01-13-2025, 10:39 AM	#2
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,394	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots Do we want (need) to start over with this position? It seems like a grab for the shiniy new thing (draft pick) instead of going with what we know. Penning has made big time progress from the raw talent he had as a draft pick. I'd hate to see the work we put in to make him serviceable go to waste on yet another bad pick by Loomis and company. jnormand and Danno like this.

01-13-2025, 11:53 AM	#3
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,714	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots If you don't get a first rounder back for him I don't see why you would consider it. jnormand, leilung and SmashMouth like this.

01-13-2025, 10:18 PM	#4
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,774	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots Originally Posted by stickman If you don't get a first rounder back for him I don't see why you would consider it. 4th rd at best. He will be on his last year of his rookie contract.
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01-13-2025, 11:35 PM	#5
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,197	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots Penning has largely been a bust and is mediocre but I don't think we could get a 2nd round for him, and if not we are probably better off having a cheap starter in 2025 and then potentially getting a 3rd-4th round comp pick if another team signs him as started for 2026. I would take a 2nd for him.
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01-14-2025, 08:37 AM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,953	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots Trade him for Joe Milton and draft a LT. Move Fuaga to his natural spot on the Right. Grab a running back like Raheim Sanders from South Carolina and bring in Todd Monken. Get another Guard and focus on running the ball effectively while we rebuild this defense. neugey and K Major like this.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,757 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots Originally Posted by rezburna Trade him for Joe Milton and draft a LT. Move Fuaga to his natural spot on the Right. Grab a running back like Raheim Sanders from South Carolina and bring in Todd Monken. Get another Guard and focus on running the ball effectively while we rebuild this defense. Love this idea. Milton could compete for the QB job or be a Taysom 2.0. rezburna likes this.

01-14-2025, 10:57 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,670 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots ML isn't interested in trading Trevor Penning. His 5th year option value is projected to be $16.9M or so & I don't think the Saints will pick that up. Just let him play out the 2025 season & evaluate to see if he is even worth a long term deal. Personally, I'd select another tackle in the 2025 draft.

01-14-2025, 11:23 AM	#9
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,953	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots Originally Posted by K Major ML isn't interested in trading Trevor Penning. His 5th year option value is projected to be $16.9M or so & I don't think the Saints will pick that up. Just let him play out the 2025 season & evaluate to see if he is even worth a long term deal. Personally, I'd select another tackle in the 2025 draft. Loomis is holding us back for sure. K Major likes this.

01-14-2025, 12:28 PM	#10
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,603	Re: Penning Trade to Patriots I loved Milton at Tennessee, was hoping we'd get him in the draft. I'd look to draft a tackle and guard in this draft regardless of keeping Penning. I love these two guards at the moment. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State LG Jaedon Roberts, Alabama RG rezburna likes this.