PATRIOTSFANINPA

Looks like Tedy is going to take a backseat to Mayo this season and not line up next to him like most thought,Looks like its the Mayo Guyton show on opening day and forward on with Tedy and other ILBs by committee in sporadically depending on formation and down situation.

A sad time to see the leader of the LB corps for the past decade riding the pines but its time for new blood.

This of course is reported by the Herald through Pats gab so take it as you wish.

Bruschi Now the Backup to Mayo in the Pats D Patriots Gab

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Synovia

Its sad, but its about time. Guyton is the better player at this point, and should be starting.

robertweathers

Not sure why this is a suprise. From the playcalling to the 4-3 (in which Mayo says he will have more room to operate and less time taking on OLs) potentially being used more than before, BB seems to be putting Mayo smack-dab into the role of playmaker for this D.

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AzPatsFan

Is Belichcik giving Tedy a subtle notice that his time has come...and gone?

Is Tedy going to be the Surprise veteran Retirement?

robertweathers

I think that they have had that conversation and the gist of it was that BB feels he can still contribute to the team- but at a lesser role which I think Bru has accepted. IMO BB still wants Bru on the 45 man roster. Most importantly, he knows the D. Hes good insurance if Mayo (god forbid) goes down.

My .02$

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DarrylS

Would think that BB and Tedy have talked about this in private.... if he does go it will be his choice, and he will do so gracefully..

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Garbanza

Good. Hope it's true. Donlt wish Bruschi any ill, just think he's a part-time player at best these days.

JSn

I'm surprised this isn't making anyone go ballistic. I agree that it's time, but as a player-coach Bru is still very valuable.

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DarrylS

One thing we have learned is that we do not fall in love with the veterans.. not sure if there is any economy in Bruschi being a player-coach.... maybe as a coach/spotter or something similar, but the combination may be a stretch.

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

Aside from the differences such as his frequent concussions and changing teams,Its almost like Zach Thomas and Bruschi have taken similar paths the past few years and their worth is dramatically low now after being so important in the middle of the D years ago.

I would say their careers have been pretty darn close to comparison without checking stats

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