Jerod Mayo is a monster - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

CheerforTom · 11-14-2008, 12:29 AM

Seriously, if that wasn't a 3 hour application for defensive rookie of the year, I don't know what is.

By the end of the game I didn't have to wonder who made that great tackle if I couldn't see their jersey.

DefenseRules · 11-14-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by blackglass3

Just to chime in, yes; Mayo is an absolute monster. Also, Guyton and Woods had very good games.

With Mayo on the team I think our LB corp will be solid for a long time. And to think, some people didn't like that draft pick...

I'm one of those people. I had never even heard of the kid. He is a beast. He was all over the field. When it comes to top ten picks, the Patriots know what they are doing. Mayo is worth every dime we paid him and the pick that we spent on him. Guyton and Woods have also been a pleasant surprise.

Wildo7 · 11-14-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wdkantro2

When it happens that many times, it's a trend. They are system players.

I don't buy it. Branch was never really that great until the Superbowl and has been injured ever since. Corey Dillon was at the tail end of his career. Stallworth is no worse for Cleveland than he was for us last year. You pick players that fit your system, but you can't make a good system without good players.

muslimman · 11-14-2008, 12:33 AM

Im gonna go out on a limb... but I think he might just be the best player on our defense right now. Only ones who could challenge him on that would be Seymour/Wilfork... but they are experienced veterans playing in their primes.
And now knowing our luck Mayo gets put on IR next week.

condon84 · 11-14-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyBreath

We need a hell of a lot more than that.

A new defensive coordinator would help.

***blackglass3*** · 11-14-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildo7

This is why people who rag on the defense drive me nuts. We have TONS of talent and speed on defense, but we have been dealing with a ton of injuries and are naturally transitioning from a bend don't break style that was meant to go along with the ridiculous offense of last year, to an aggressive pass rush type defense. It's not supposed to be perfect, but the defense has been getting better and better lately, with Mayo playing the best game yet tonight, along with other pleasant surprises in Guyton and Woods and to a lesser extent Wilhite and Merriweather.

I am also enjoying Wilhite (although I don't recall seeing him on the field too much today) and am a big Meriweather fan.

I am ragging on the playcalling in the D. Not the actual players. Just wanted to make that clear.

DefenseRules · 11-14-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by condon84

A new defensive coordinator would help.

Don't get me started on the coordinators. I think that they both are lacking, IMHO. I would take RAC back in a heart beat if he'll have us.

Wildo7 · 11-14-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blackglass3

I am also enjoying Wilhite (although I don't recall seeing him on the field too much today) and am a big Meriweather fan.

I am ragging on the playcalling in the D. Not the actual players. Just wanted to make that clear.

Well I'm not going to disagree with you there, I just think they are trying to figure out what works with the constant injuries to key players and a different offense, it's not supposed to be perfect. People (not you) tend to talk broadly about "the defense" as a whole unit.

And Wilhite came in and replaced Hobbs very nicely for part of the game.

Bonzo · 11-14-2008, 01:23 AM

Is anybody else pleasantly surprised by the physical presence he brings to the table? I thought his spine was going to be snapped in twine when he met Jones at the goal line and drove him back . . .

When Belichick harped on his intelligence, I assumed that meant he was destined to be in position more often than not; I did not expect for him to deliver bone-crushing hits every 3 minutes.

CheerforTom · 11-14-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

Is anybody else pleasantly surprised by the physical presence he brings to the table? I thought his spine was going to be snapped in twine when he met Jones at the goal line and drove him back . . .

When Belichick harped on his intelligence, I assumed that meant he was destined to be in position more often than not; I did not expect for him to deliver bone-crushing hits every 3 minutes.

When they lined up Jones on that play I said out loud "now who's going to come up to meet him as he jumps?" and not only did I immediately know who the obvious guess was, but he NAILED the tackle.