80% chance of Kevin Carter joining the Pats? - Page 6 - New England Patriots Forums

BradyManny · 08-10-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DefenseRules

Very Curious. I'm starting to wonder if the Pats might try and move one the expiring DL contracts? How many DL do you need?

New England Patriots Unofficial Depth Chart

According to the depth chart, there are 11 DL on this team. Granted, some of those guys probably won't make the team, but still, what gives?

Sey, Warren, Wilfork, Wright, Brace = Locks. Green is pretty much a lock, but entering the final year of his contract makes it mildly more interesting. But that right there is already a very strong top 6 DL. Hard to imagine needing much more.

Unless we are going to employ more packages involving 4 D-lineman.

BradyManny · 08-10-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobs My Uncle

How many no huddle teams are the Pats playing this year? Perhaps, BB is considering arming the DL with added manpower so that he may better rotate them in and out?

That could be, maybe he thinks Sey, Warren, Wilfork will be more effective down the stretch if they've been used in a rotation.

robertweathers · 08-10-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BradyManny2344

Sey, Warren, Wilfork, Wright, Brace = Locks. Green is pretty much a lock, but entering the final year of his contract makes it mildly more interesting. But that right there is already a very strong top 6 DL. Hard to imagine needing much more.

Unless we are going to employ more packages involving 4 D-lineman.

It makes sense just as much as Green maybe getting cut. They are both viable. You have 5 solid w/ sey, ty, vince, green, wright. brace a hopeful contributor and LK smith i assume an ok backup. Thats 7 DLs. Even if you go to a 4-3, you have 3 on the bench. Some teams will keep 8 but they are mainly 4-3 teams. Very peculiar.

wpdougie2180 · 08-11-2009, 12:46 AM

BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Rap Sheet Blog Archive The Pats go Holliday shopping, bring in former Dolphin

The 35-year-old Carter left Foxboro with an offer from the Pats, and if he decides to play football another season, it will be in Foxboro. He just hasn’t made his decision as yet.

CrazedChariot · 08-11-2009, 07:20 AM

Personally I think it would be better for the Pats if he just remained on the shadow roster. That way we can keep some of our younger talent, and have the option to call on him down the stretch ( or in case of a major injury)

***jmt57*** · 08-14-2009, 09:15 AM

Quick follow up to the possibility of Kevin Carter becoming a Patriot: apparently it has been confirmed that Carter will retire if he is unable to work out a deal with the Pats.

Kevin Carter: Pats or retirement by Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal

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Kevin Carter, the 14-year veteran defensive lineman who worked out with the Patriots early last week, has narrowed his future down to two options: playing for New England or retiring.

There does not seem to be a timetable for him to make a decision.

Although another veteran lineman would be a welcome addition for depth, I don't know that I saw anything in the Eagles game that made me feel the Pats have a pressing need to sign Carter either.

captain stone · 08-14-2009, 11:18 AM

This may or may not factor into the FO's persuit of Carter, or of Vonnie Holliday - whom I wanted Booby Grier to draft in '98 instead of Robert Edwards - but did LeKevin Smith return to the game after he seemed to be hit in the legs by his own man during a QB scramble deep in his own end? I think it was Feeley, but I'm not positive.