mgteich

I would think that it is important to consider extensions to Sanders and O'Neal, since their contracts end in 2008. They played ALL the defensive reps against Denver, ALL of them.
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The "starting" defense (11) based on who played more
DL Seymour, Wilfork, Warren
LB Thomas, Mayo, Guyton, Vrabel
DB O'Neal(fa), Hobbs, Sanders(fa), Meriweather
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2009 DEPTH (10)
We do have 2009 depth at DB: Wilhite, Richardson and Wheatley
and at LB: Bruschi, Woods (with a high RFA tender), Crable, Redd
and at DL: Green, Smith, Adams/Wright(fa)

JSn

I agree witht hose extensions.

Sadly, I can hear the Deltha bashers coming already.

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maverick4

Re-sign to long deals:
Wilfork, O'Neal, Sanders.
Do not re-sign Vrable, Bruschi, Harrison when contacts expire.

JSn

You know, if Rodney can still play next year, even on a slim rotation, I'd resign him. I think his leadership value is huge.

By the end of the year, though, new leaders may emerge.

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ctpatsfan77

I'm pretty sure Bruschi is planning to hang it up when his contract ends. I wouldn't be surprised if Vrabel called it a career after '09, either, although he might still have a bit more in the tank, especially in a reduced role.

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Pats726

No Jarvis Green...who is still signed??

mgteich

Oops! I will edit.

Pats726

I know Wright is signed only to 08...but Jarvis really is a big part of things...I would try and resign him...as he is a good ST player and backup...

mgteich

I believe that we should try to sign both Wright and Woods to long-term contracts. They are both very strong on Special Teams.

Pats726

I agree...and I also agree about O'Neal and JSanders O'Neal is good...what about LSanders?? Also wondering about Spann and Ventrone...both of who I like...although RV..is more offensive and ST...lol....It looks like a strong D though...(And yes...I would sign Rodnay for a year if he wishes to make a comeback...just on leadership alone..) AND do not forget 2 on the PSqd...Dillard and Redd...those 2 MAY be sleepers...