Goodbye Rodney? Hello John Lynch? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

tombonneau · 10-20-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

More importantly... how much higher a priority does drafting a safety become in 2009 now?

I try not to think about it, but there is a very good chance were it not for Spygate Kenny Phillips would have been the Pats pick at #31.

(FWIW, he is looking pretty good for the Giants.)

***mgteich*** · 10-20-2008, 11:36 PM

Meriweather and Sanders have been playing very well. The real problem is that Sanders is a free agent after this year, and we don't have a third safety for this season.

billdog3484 · 10-20-2008, 11:43 PM

this is a really good point. if his injury is serious, which it unfortunately appeared to be, Lynch would be ok. Plus, I also think we will see even more of Meriweather, who looks fantastic

WhiZa · 10-20-2008, 11:45 PM

Sanders and Harrison are both in contract years. This makes the decision easy on who to sign next to Meriweather next year. Personally I would of like to see Rodney back again next year, but I think we all knew this day would come.

***ALP*** · 10-21-2008, 12:15 AM

well, how come everyoen assumed its lynch?

cant seau be the one called?

BadMoFo · 10-21-2008, 12:29 AM

I really doubt that it is Lynch. The obvious choice isn't always what happens around here.

Seymour93 · 10-21-2008, 12:34 AM

I wonder if they are considering giving Seau a call. On one hand they have to be thrilled with the production of rookies Mayo and Guyton and they don't want to do anything that might stunt their growth. On the other hand we could use some veteran leadership in Rodney's absence (if he's out for the season which is what everyone seems to be assuming here), and also it would be good to give Bruschi some more breathers.

PonyExpress · 10-21-2008, 12:40 AM

No thanks. Go with Hit Stick, Sanders and Slater. This season is a proving ground for our young talent.

muslimman · 10-21-2008, 12:51 AM

Yeah I just saw the relpay of that play here. Its at about 2:58.
It looked really bad, especially since he was already banged up earlier in the game and was limping on that leg. I very much doubt he will be back this season.
What about the Morris injury? I didnt even see it (definitely noticed his absence though), how serious was it?

primetime · 10-21-2008, 01:22 AM

I have no problem with Lynch. As the third safety. Meriweather and Sanders are both probably better than Rodney at this point anyways. Depending on seriousness, this is likely the end of Rodney's career - best to let the young 'uns replace him.