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Ryan Mallett | Quarterback

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (24) / 6/5/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 238
College: Arkansas
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Browns have no interest in trading for Patriots QB Ryan Mallett.
The Pats want at least a second-round pick for Mallett, and the Browns don't currently own a 2013 second-round pick. With the Browns apparently out of the mix for Mallett, it's possible they now set their sights on Geno Smith at No. 6 overall. The pre-draft buzz isn't boding well for Brandon Weeden. Apr 25 - 2:00 PM
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

Citing a source, the Boston Herald reports the Browns have contacted the Patriots -- again -- regarding the trade availability of Ryan Mallett.

Per the Herald's Jeff Howe, the Pats are asking for "at least" a second-round pick, which Cleveland doesn't currently have but could acquire if it traded down in round one. The Browns aren't going to give New England the sixth overall pick. Browns GM Mike Lombardi has long been infatuated with Mallett's talent. His big arm would also be an excellent fit in Rob Chudzinski's vertical attack.
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Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter
Apr 25 - 12:23 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

Sources tell the Boston Globe that the odds are slightly in favor of the Patriots trading QB Ryan Mallett.

Multiple teams have contacted the Patriots this week about Tom Brady's talented backup. Per the Globe, New England has been "heavily scouting" quarterbacks in the leadup to the draft, adding more fuel to the fire. Mallett has long been linked to the Browns, where admirer Mike Lombardi is now the general manager. However, the Patriots reportedly would want a second-round pick in this year's draft or a first-rounder in 2014 for Mallett. It's a steep price to pay for a player with four career pass attempts in the NFL.
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Source: Boston Globe
Apr 25 - 11:53 AM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots won't trade Ryan Mallett for less than a first-round pick, or "maybe" a second.

Rapoport is a former Patriots beat reporter. The Pats are remarkably adept at pumping up their backup quarterbacks' value through the media, but it does stand to reason they'd want more than the third-round pick they originally spent on Mallett in any trade. We'd still guess the "maybe" on a second-rounder is closer "probably." Despite Tuesday's signing of 32-year-old backup Jason Campbell, we suspect Cleveland remains all ears on Mallett's availability.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 26 - 10:02 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says that "some still think" the Browns will make another pitch for Ryan Mallett.

Mallett is an ideal fit for the Browns' new vertical offense, and it's still not out of the question that he'll be pursued to compete with Brandon Weeden. GM Mike Lombardi has told NFL Network that if a trade happens, it won't be until April.
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Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mar 23 - 9:04 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

ESPN Cleveland believes a Ryan Mallett to Browns trade is still a possibility.

Once the Chiefs give up their quest to trade Matt Cassel and cut him, the ball will get rolling. Perhaps the Patriots will re-sign Cassel to back up Tom Brady and then send Mallett to Cleveland in a trade. Beat writer Tony Grossi suggests a package that includes newly acquired DL Desmond Bryant. Browns GM Mike Lombardi recently told NFL Network that if a trade happens, it won't be until April.
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Source: ESPN Cleveland
Mar 14 - 8:03 AM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

The Boston Herald considers a Ryan Mallett trade unlikely at this point.

The Browns and Bucs have reportedly expressed interest in trading for Tom Brady's strong-armed backup. But without the ability to sign Mallett to a long-term deal -- which isn't allowed based on the new CBA -- interest appears light. Perhaps that will change as more and more backup QBs fall off the market.
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Source: Boston Herald
Mar 12 - 6:01 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

One league source told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he expects the Browns to pursue a trade for Ryan Mallett.

Another source, however, said Patriots coach Bill Belichick "won't part" with Tom Brady's backup. That could change if Matt Cassel becomes available -- he will -- and replaces Mallett behind Brady. Cleveland would have to fork over a second-day draft pick or perhaps two of them because last year's second-rounder was used on Josh Gordon in the Supplemental Draft. Mallett would be a solid fit for new Browns coach Rob Chudzinski's long ball-based vertical attack.
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Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mar 8 - 11:01 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

ESPN's Mike Reiss sees the Browns as the only possible trade partner for Ryan Mallett.

New Browns GM Mike Lombardi has been outspoken about his affinity for Mallett. However, he's probably not willing to give up much more than some conditional picks. Perhaps the Patriots will bring back old friend Matt Cassel to be Tom Brady's backup and then heat up the Mallett trade talks.
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Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 6 - 11:41 AM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki reports the Cardinals won't pursue Ryan Mallett.

Jurecki punctuated his tweet with a "confirmed" hashtag. The Cardinals hadn't been formally linked to Mallett, but will be connected to every available QB until they secure an upgrade on their in-house Three Stooges. The Pats are believed to be more open to dealing Mallett after locking Tom Brady up through 2017.
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Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
Feb 27 - 5:32 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

According to the Boston Herald, the Patriots are not "actively shopping" QB Ryan Mallett.

That's not to say the third-year pro isn't available, the Patriots just aren't stoking his market. The Boston Globe reported Monday the Pats wouldn't be willing to trade Mallett for less than a second-round pick. That would be steep for a statue-esque pocket passer who's attempted only four career passes, but not inconceivable in a weak draft year for quarterbacks.
Source: Boston Herald
Feb 26 - 4:53 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

According to the Boston Globe's Greg Bedard, the Patriots would not be willing to accept anything less than a second-round pick for Ryan Mallett.

Bedard insists New England would feel just "fine keeping" Mallett after putting "two years in(to) developing him." Bedard expects the Patriots to ask for "at least a second" round pick in potential trade discussions. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, formerly of the Boston Herald, sounded much more sure Monday that Mallett would be moved. He certainly seems to be available.
Source: Greg Bedard on Twitter
Feb 25 - 7:04 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday that the Patriots are expected to "entertain offers" for Ryan Mallett on the heels of Tom Brady's contract extension.

The Pats have Brady (cheaply) locked in for the next five seasons, and Mallett's rookie deal runs out in 2015. "I think it means he's gonna be traded," Rapoport said of Mallett. The Browns seem likely to at least explore the possibility of a trade, and might be the team Bill Belichick calls first. We suspect Mallett would be available for a second-rounder. Cleveland does not have a second-rounder in April's draft, but could either put together a package of 2013 picks or offer a second-round selection from a future draft.
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Feb 25 - 6:22 PM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

ESPN Cleveland believes it's "still not out of the question" that the Browns pursue New England's Ryan Mallett.

Beat writer Tony Grossi concedes such a move would be "problematic" since the Browns are without a second-round pick, and would likely have to surrender a third for Mallett. That would leave them with no day-two picks. Grossi believes the stars are aligning for Brandon Weeden to get a second chance in Cleveland.
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Source: ESPN Cleveland
Feb 25 - 8:58 AM
Ryan Mallett - QB - Patriots

ESPN's Adam Schefter's "sense" is that the Patriots believe in Ryan Mallett "more than other teams do right now."

Meaning, the Pats are likely to come away unimpressed with potential trade offers. Per Schefter, the Pats have "really been impressed" with Mallett's practices, while new offensive assistant Brian Daboll believes Mallett could have started for Daboll's Chiefs last season. The Pats have a history of pumping Tom Brady's backups up through the media, but are doing their best to appear genuinely enthused about Mallett. The 2011 third-rounder is signed through 2014.
Source: ESPN.com
Feb 20 - 3:39 PM

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PosRoleName
QB1Tom Brady
2Ryan Mallett
3Mike Kafka
RB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3Brandon Bolden
4LeGarrette Blount
5Leon Washington
GLB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3RB1Shane Vereen
2Stevan Ridley
FB1James Develin
2Ben Bartholomew
WR11Danny Amendola
2Julian Edelman
3Donald Jones
4Matt Slater
5T.J. Moe
WR21Aaron Dobson
2Josh Boyce
3Michael Jenkins
4Lavelle Hawkins
5Kenbrell Thompkins
6Mark Harrison
WR31Julian Edelman
TE1Rob Gronkowski
2Aaron Hernandez
3Michael Hoomanawanui
4Daniel Fells
5Jake Ballard
K1Stephen Gostkowski