onegr8om

Hobbs made a nice play on that interception, but i'm still not convinced he's even a "serviceable" #1. To be honest, i dont even like him as a #2. I think he'd be good as a #3 corner ideally and keep him returning kicks.

Until Hobbs makes a game changing play when it matters(On Defense) i'll keep questioning his skill as a CB. Until then, he'll always be Mr. Fall Down to me...

Mack Herron

He covers better than Hobbs, particularly the long ball, where Hobbs is consistently toast. Are you watching? Maybe someone with better search skills than I possess can tell us where Hobbs ranks on long passes allowed. I am happy to let objective evidence be the arbiter, even though the RCB has the tougher job.

PatsWickedPissah

Hobbs remains unappreciated by the dilletant fans who don't really understand the game. He's a decent NFL starting corner back and a very good KR.

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onegr8om

I dont think i'm any less of a fan because i tell the truth. Sometimes the truth hurts. I'm a die hard Pats fans and followed them through the LEAN years so i have no problem taking issues when there are some. Its kind of scary to think that even if Brady never got hurt, the D would still have been dissapointing. The fact is, Hobbs MAY be a decent CB, but he's our #1 CB and #1 CBs should be better than "decent". Hopefully through FA or the Draft we somehow improve our #1 from "decent" to very good or great.

Mack Herron

This is subjective assertion and yours is no better than mine. As I have said, let's see some facts to back it up. I propose that Hobbs is awful with his back to the ball and gives up a lions share of big plays. The facts will either confirm or refute this asssertion.

Deus Irae

Deltha O'Neal...... benched
Wilhite..... left on inactive squad
Hobbs...... #1 CB all season


Those facts seem to be pretty objective from a fan standpoint.

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Mack Herron

Historical facts. You are living in the past. Wilhite was a rooking whose trajectory is sharply increasing and who now starts. Hobbs has great attitude, great on run support, good closing on short routes, and lacks the hip swivel to turn and run deep with NFL receivers. But never mind if some players are off limits to criticism.

amazinPats

Count me as someone who has appreciated Hobbs' play over the last couple of seasons. Many people on this board have been hard on him. I think he was a terrific third round pick and has contributed a lot. Hope he has a long future with the team.

Scouse Patriot

Don't mind the kid enjoying himself but the dance after his pick looked really camp. He needs to stop that one for sure..

I like Hobbs, he hussles at 200% all the time and is a solid player in a very tough posistion. He has his flaws but who doesn't? If Hobbs were to leave there would be no shortage of teams wanting to pick him up.

JMarr

Overall Hobbs has been solid all year. The way it looks now I'd be more than happy with a Hobbs/Wilhite/and healthy-Wheatley rotation next season.