I’m sad to say I now question whether John Henry really cares about Ortiz. Or, any other player on the team, for that matter. As a result of his handling of “Valentine versus the clubhouse” diseaster, I can’t help but believe that the players are nothing more than a commodity to John Henry. They are there to make money for him. Other than serving that purpose, they have little value to John Henry.

The fact that the Texans and Giants were in the mix was encouraging that there must be something there. Creating competition is not a bad thing and after all this is pro football and the potential injury factor is always going to be there. (Edelman, Gronk, Amedola,…)
Besides, Tom Brady can adapt to any situation as long as they can keep him upright.

Another potential depth move. We’ll see if he pans out.

A lot of stupid comments below–shows how deluded some Pats fans have become: our team’s in the playoffs every year, contends realistically for the SB every year, and actually goes to the SB every other year (almost). Yet “fans” who have never even seen this Hawkins guy (or can’t remember him) think that they know more than BB and his staff. Competition brings out the best in many people, and if it doesn’t, do you really want those players around? The reason that the Pats usually overcome injuries is moves like this Hawkins one, so quit sounding like experts.

Wait till the Pats bring in TT….then all you liberals will go nuts !!! :)