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Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
This is the type of thing that can really make a team special. When you go into camp thinking, "We've got two veteran starters who are pretty good, and some young guys as depth." Then discover that one of the young guys is taking the next step, all of the sudden your depth and versatility trickle much farther down the depth chart.
Of course, I'll wait to see them in game action, but this is a very good sign as Wilhite was one of the big quesiton marks coming into the season.
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Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks
Silly people, Wilhite was penciled in as starter at the beginning of camp, Springs was never more than a situational player and veteran anchor.
Yep. Its the same thinking/arguement for Burgess and him being a pass rusher as opposed to a pure 3-4 OLB whos gonna play 90% of the snaps. Pats shelled out a decent amount of mula ($2.7m bonus) for Springs knowing that he is going to be on the field for most, if not all nickel & dime situations. That'll be 25-40 plays a game or 50% or around there. His signing did not mean that guys like Willhite or Wheatley would play a ton less, just not they whole game.
My .02$
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Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
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Originally Posted by CrazedChariot
Springs has more versatility at this point as he can play the Safety positions as well.
Springs has played safety?
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Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
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Originally Posted by patchick
Seems that way to me, too.
Not bad for the 20th cornerback selected in the 2008 draft, eh?
sounds like that fourth rounder the pats drafted out of central florida (southern florida?) a few years ago.
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“When we look at the board, based on everything we want in a football player at that particular time, we evaluate them and take the player that fits best for our football team. That’s what we always do, and I think the last nine years we’ve put a pretty competitive team out there on the field every year. I think that’s how you do it – you get good football players. Sometimes they are not always at the No. 1 position, but I don’t think you pass up good football players to get the guys who aren’t as good just because they’re at a position that somebody feels you need.”
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Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
Wilhite is a part of what I feel could become a very good secondary. Between him, Wheatley, Meriweather, Butler, and Chung, that is a lot of young talent to build around. All of them are tough players who fit our scheme, as far as I can tell. Throw in quality vets like Bodden and Springs, and I believe this has the chance to be the Patriots' best secondary since the 2003 squad. Let's cross our fingers that the young guys continue to develop, and that maybe this year the entire defensive backfield doesn't end up on IR
Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
I'm happily reading about this kid that seems to be developing into a much better player than I thought he'd be. I just hope that it translates into the regular season, because I'm looking forward to the GFY Reunion tour being a big success.
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Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
O-T-I-S says hi.
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Originally Posted by CrazedChariot
Springs has more versatility at this point as he can play the Safety positions as well. I would imagine he would be best as a situational / rotation player at this point in his career anyways.
Assuming we are hoping for 19-20 games, with a majority in the cold New England weather, I don't know how a 34 year old body would hold up as an every down player.
Re: In his second camp, Wilhite makes a good impression
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