R_T26

do you guys think the Pats still see Sanders as a starter or will look to replace him in this draft. I persoanlly think BB's plans are for merriwether and Sanders to be the starters, but wouldnt mind if they attempt to upgrade this draft.

signbabybrady

I don't think BB plans on starting rookies if they come in and win the job than fine....so I would say yes he is the starter but the past few years they have used 3 guys to fill the two safety spots and I wouldn't rule out more of that if that is Tank, a rookie, or even Rodney.

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Sicilian

Agreed. remember, Meriweather didn't play all that much until late into his rookie year. My guess is we'll draft a safety at some point (doesn't have to be day one), and let Sanders start with the rookie/Tank/other filling in where needed. By year's end, if the rookie shows improvement, he'll gradually get more time.

ayjackson

I think BB is happy with Sanders/Merriweather as our safeties, hence the three year contract and $2.25m signing bonus (estimated). I think if we draft safety, it's on day two, unless Delmas or Smith drop to the end of the second round.

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satz

You do not sign a guy for 3 years so you think he needs to be replaced .He was paid 9 million and if he plays good he is will get some more money. that is alot money to pay a backup who you are going to replace and sit after paying him bonus money,

BB says sanders is the play caller in the backfield and is confortable with him their. also he is 225 lbs and is bigger and hitter which matches well with merriweather who is 195 lb and fast. strong safety and free safety.We use alot of 3 safety package when tank / lb / harrison can play the spl packages.

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

They didn't re-sign him and pay him some decent money to sit on the bench and have another guy take his place - He will be seen frequently at safety in 2009 barring injury.

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WhiZa

Yup. 2011 is right inline with Meriweather's contract. Baring any changes they'll be starting together for the next 3 years.

Also don't forget Springs can play safety. Personally I consider him the #3 safety, and Tank as the #4.

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SeauOUCH

Sanders may be 225 but big hitter?? I seriously cannot remember the guy making one big hit ever. I was hoping we'd sign him for short money ( as a starter but draft a day1 safety to compete ) but with the contract he signed its seems BB is happy with him. Sanders is ok, I just think we need more playmaking abilities from that position ( BM is coming along nicely )

On last years team I'd have to rank Sanders the 2nd or 3rd worst of our starters on defense.

1. Vince
2. Seymour
3. Mayo
4. Adalius
5. Ty Warren
6. Vrable
7. Hobbs
8. Meriweather
9. Bruschi
10. SANDERS
11. Delta!

After FA I'd now rank him our worst starter on D (assuming we replace Vrable with someone good.)