Who will be the *one* key to a SB push? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

***PatsFanSince74*** · 12-17-2008, 01:03 PM

I wish you had asked the question as the "one" key player on each side of the ball, becuase I think that the only answer is Cassel if I'm limited to one overall. If Matt isn't playing at a very high level, I just don't think we would have any chance to get into the Playoffs let alone thru the next five weeks and to Tampa.

That said, on D, I like the argument that Seymour is the one proven game breaker left in that lineup on that side of the ball. If he is playing at his highest level, he can literally take over a game in the fourth quarter. Of course, a couple of timely INT's by Merriweather and Hobbs would be nice as a Stocking Stuffer...

scout · 12-17-2008, 01:04 PM

It has to be someone on defense, and the secondary would be the biggest influence. Wilhite is a good candidate, tho the line might help with some pressure on the qb. One thing is for sure, we are not going anywhere with our red zone defense no matter how good the offense is.

tombonneau · 12-17-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanSince74

I wish you had asked the question as the "one" key player on each side of the ball, becuase I think that the only answer is Cassel if I'm limited to one overall. If Matt isn't playing at a very high level, I just don't think we would have any chance to get into the Playoffs let alone thru the next five weeks and to Tampa.

That said, on D, I like the argument that Seymour is the one proven game breaker left in that lineup on that side of the ball. If he is playing at his highest level, he can literally take over a game in the fourth quarter. Of course, a couple of timely INT's by Merriweather and Hobbs would be nice as a Stocking Stuffer...

See, I agree with the poster above that it *has* to be someone on defense. My reasoning being, the offense is currently playing well enough to win a SB. No one on offense really needs to raise their game. Sure, it would be nice, but I just don't know that any one player on offense -- even Cassel -- could raise their play to All Pro level and make up for the current state of the defense.

An argument could soundly be made for Cassel or Moss, but I really think finding that one All Pro "straw that stirs the drink" on D would be more impactful.

pao · 12-17-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tombonneau

If you could choose one player who could power the team to a SB push by turning his game up to All-Pro level (with everyone else pretty much playing at the level they are currently at), who would it be?

Personally, I think that that player is Brandon Meriweather.

If he can start making big plays in the secondary and helping the entire unit out with an All Pro performance, I think that goes a long way to making this defense SB caliber.

Alternately, I think a sneaky pick would be Jarvis Green, as if he suddenly turned it on and the Pats had a legit DL to consistently pressure the passer, that would be huge; however, I think this scenario is far less likely.

This is secondary to the HC but I'd pick Matt Light. His coming back is going to be huge.

Halifax_Pats_Fan · 12-17-2008, 01:30 PM

You know it is unfortunate, or not real realistic to think Matty can take us to the SB.

Don't get me wrong I would love that more than anything but for someone who has not started since highschool to get an NFL team to the SB, I mean that is a lot to ask.

I think the JMD will be the key person in creating and modifying the offense to score points. Put the players in position to win.

I will be pulling hard for Cassel, and would be psyched if he gets this team to the SB.

I mean can you just imagine...

***JSn*** · 12-17-2008, 01:35 PM

According to Reiss, neither Light nor LeVoir are at practice today. Yikes...
That ONE player might have to be reserve Olineman.

Aside that, I think Wilhite or Hobbs (or both) need to get scary asap.

BionicPatriot · 12-17-2008, 01:49 PM

Wilhite and Hobbs can get scary maybe by making a face, but chances are they wont be too effective without pressure.

I don't expect this year's Colvin to step up big. I don't think we have a LB left on this roster on the outside that can rush the passer. We have to pray to the lord somehow, in a 3-4, our DL can create massive pressure or something. I really don't see another way.

Dagg · 12-17-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGodInAGreyHoodie

Tony Romo.

Okay, he is not on the Patriots but if he can step up big time and beat the Ravens it would go a long way to helping the Patriots win the SB.

Hoodie beat me to it.

BoTown · 12-17-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGodInAGreyHoodie

Tony Romo.

Okay, he is not on the Patriots but if he can step up big time and beat the Ravens it would go a long way to helping the Patriots win the SB.

That's a damn good answer there.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 12-17-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JSn

According to Reiss, neither Light nor LeVoir are at practice today. Yikes...
That ONE player might have to be reserve Olineman.

Correction per Reiss--LeVoir was there.