AzPatsFan

I think it is now appropriate to ask the question. Will Tedy retire or be told to do so? He lost quite a bit last season, and this year is another year later.

Plus the big group of youngsters has had a year to acclimate under his training eye. I would not be a bit surprised if Bill were to nudge him in that direction. Especially, if Bill drafts still another young LB as is quite probable, as this is a fine year to stock up on them.

Already the Patriots have AD, Vrabel, Pierre and Crabel, Redd and Robertson, Craig and Ruud. And Mayo and Guyton and TBC, even perhaps Colvin and Larry and Alexander. That is 14 LB candidates not counting Tedy. Some surely won't make it, but they only keep 9 or 10 at most.

Not to be crass, but Tedy is drawing a $2 million dollar cap, and I don't think he earns that anymore. To me it obvious that Bill started a major youth movement on Defense in 2007 and only accelerated it to full speed last year. The Defensive roster is being transformed.

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fgssand

Nah....Tedy will go out a Champion. One more year of his "coaching on the field" will be greatly appreciated by the young LB's and coaching staff as well.

Also, in my opinion, he still is one hell of a linebacker.....is he what he once was, of course not, but he still brings more than most.

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Box_O_Rocks

Yup, I'm looking for one, maybe two more young LBs added to the pool...Tedy is easily worth $2M to mentor those kids and the other youngsters.

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Pats726

I agree with Box and Fgsnd...Tedy is not what he was, but he makes up a LOT for that with being smarter. His play is not as impactful and yet, he brings a lot to each game with a real intelligence and intensity. That he can help and mentor a lot of the yoummger guys is a vital role and he takes that seriously. One or two more and go out on top. That he will help the younger ones take over will only show more of what a player he was.
Dump him?? No...he is way too valuable to just discard.

JSn

Tedy really needs one more SB ring.

Now if we could get a fresh stud LT aty about the same that Light makes...

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Raymond

Yeah. One more season for Teddy to help the kids along with the mental aspect of the Pats schemes.

One of the TB memories that stands out for me, was him standing next to Bill at the first game after spygate broke and hugging him as the game ran out. A clear and direct show of support.

2 mil is a bargain.

MassPats38

I'd say no, for two reasons. First, Belichick has no reservations about telling Bruschi to leave if he represents an overall reduction in performance, or for that matter telling him to take less in the way of salary to stay if he represents poor value for performance. I would suspect with the warehouse of LBs on the roster currently that few represent inside linebacker options from the bench.

Second, I'm not sure on what you base your assessment that Bruschi "lost quite a bit last season" given the lack of dedicated game footage and all the moving parts on defense with rookies and injuries. I would agree Bruschi is not what he was in 2004 pre-stroke, but then again that applied in 2005 and beyond when he did his present contract. He provides experience and veteran presence in much the same way Rodney does. Is that worth $2 mil? How far is that amount really above the veteran minimum, and how much do you buy by getting rid of him? How many of the other LBs on the roster (other than Mayo, Vrabel and potentially Thomas) could take his job?

pats63

I think has one more year in him....he is the coach on the field....mentor for the younger lb....

scott99

Tedy is one of my alltime favorite Patriots, If I can watch him for one or two more years, with a championship included, I'd be thilled.

kurtinelson

I thought I heard on WEEI that he intends to return next season.

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