tombonneau

A clever answer, and Romo's play will help the Pat's chances for one week, but after that ...

Deus Irae

If Wilhite were to magically hit the all-pro level, that would change everything. The #2 corner would go from a weakness to a strength, and we'd all be very, very happy.

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tanked_as_usual

I'd have to say either colvin or vrabel...........one of them has to step up and play their best......if there is no pass rush, then the play of the secondary is relatively inconsequential

JoeSixPat

I don't think anyone needs to be playing at an all-pro level. Everyone simply needs to do their job and do it well - particularly on defense.

I'd guess that's Belichick's mantra too - telling all the backups that they don't need to feel pressured to play at an all-pro level. Just have faith in the coaches, accept your assignments and execute.

Dagg

Umm without romo this weekend there is no SB push...

bakes781

I think it's obvious...

Matt Cassel

While his progress thus far has been outstanding, it will need to further improve to another level in the playoffs.

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tombonneau

Right. I get it. It's clever, out-of-the-box thinking and I appreciate it. But it's not a long-term, ongoing answer for a potential SB push. Of course, if you are one of those one-game-at-a-time fans who refuses to "look ahead" as if it could possibly impact the team's performance, well, then I can't help you.

Absurdly Metro

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wdkantro2

I'm not sure you can pinpoint one player....but the key will be for the defense to be able to get off the field on 3rd down at a much better clip than they are now. The offense will be fine. If one player can step up to make that happen more often, that's the key. It could be a pass rusher, or a member of the secondary.
That said, I will pick a dark horse...Lewis Sanders. While he isn't the tackler that James is, I think Lewis has done a better job being a coverage safety (hasn't taken those terrible angles that lead to big plays that James always takes) so that Meriweather is free to do whatever the team needs him to do. While James is a sure tackler, I think with him in the game, the other safety always needs to be cautious about doing too much because Sanders gets out of position more than he should. I feel like if Lewis can emerge and continue to free up Meriweather, the secondary will be a lot stronger.
After all, we're talking about a career CB here, so he should be good in coverage....a la Eugene Wilson 2003.

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40yrpatsfan

Exactly. We're goin' nowhere without Mr Romo playing well on Saturday.

On our team, the only candidates are defensive, because our O is good enough to reach the SB. Colvin is a good choice because of the loss of AD. Wilhite gives us some confidence - he looked quick out there the other day.