Bostonian1962

Tony Sparano calls Al Johnson, "the smartest offensive lineman I've every coached". He coached Johnson in Dallas and ofcourse again in Miami. I believe he plays not only center, but both guard spots. The former 2nd round pick just turned 30. Seems like a solid enough move.

PatsWickedPissah

I agree.

Mrs Bruschi will be exctatic that her new boy is signed. I'll admit I didn't see what she saw in him before 2008 (aside from the disgusting animal attraction female fans have for certain players) but he impressed me in camp and on the team last year. I can see why BB likes the kid. If he's cut by September, Mangini will sign him in Cleveland.

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Al Johnson was in the same draft class with Dan Koppen; rated higher and much quicker.

It would be nice to have a true back-up center. He would compete with Hochstein and Yates for that spot, and should be an upgrade over Yates.

Williams, if healthy, can rotate at SS, but his range may well be limited after two years of knee injuries. Probably a long-shot, based on his injury history.

Britt looked very good in pre-season three years ago, then has consistently regressed. He looked awful this past year, and is a stretch to make the team.

Ventrone could be this year's Je'Rod Cherry (Pat's never won a Super Bowl without Je'Rod). Or he could be forced out if the Pats draft new safeties.

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Patjew

Very nice, solid signings. I'm excited for the Tank Era! I guess that means it may be even less likely for Rodney to return now?

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WhiZa

I'm starting to think so. Rodney will be on the shadow roster. Maybe come in on a pinch and be the hero.

I see Tank as the wrapping up the open backup S position. Now there is no need to draft a S in day 1 imo.

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pats1

Huh? You currently have Meriweather, Sanders, Tank, Spann, Ventrone and possibly Springs if you consider him to be a Chad Scott/Lew Sanders type. Tank has no future with the Patriots. Spann and Ventrone are special teamers. A first-day (old school first 3 rounds) caliber safety is needed, because there is currently no depth at that position.

mgteich

We still should draft a safety. But, Tank Williams has not future with the patriots????????? What's that all about?

APatrioticVirginian

Lets hope there is a tiger in Tank

Patsfanin Philly

As long as it's not like Tank Johnson...................

pats1

Beyond this season. The Pats re-signing Tank doesn't preclude them from drafting a safety high. Tank is not the future at safety, and Sanders probably isn't either.