PATRIOTSFANINPA

I have been more impressed with Brandon's performance in the first 4 games than any other Patriots player on the field.

He is responsible for at least 2 stops on Ravens drives that could have resulted in TDs or at least FGs and has made big plays in the other 2 wins this season.

The way he is running around the field with his superb speed and making plays out of nowhere reminds me of another Elite Safety in the NFL - Troy Polamalu

I think we can safely say that Brandon Meriweather has graduated into Elite Status as an NFL Safety and when it comes to mentioning great Safeties in 2009 - Ed Reed,Troy Polamalu,Michael Griffin come to mind as well as rookie Louis Delmas but add to this list Brandon because he deserves to be there.

I think we can say that Rodney played a big part of his maturing process

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SeanBruschi54

I cant diagree with anything you said. His play has been steller and you can tell he truly believes he is a leader and captain.

QB12

I agree fully. "Hot Rod" Rodney Harrison has taught him well. Even Simms and Nantz talked about that during yesterday's telecast.

Simms commented how much faster the Patriots defensive backfield looks now compared to last year. He was surprised, to say the least.

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ScottieC

I think Brandon has raised his game considerably - I think Rodney challenged him and I would have loved to hear the talk he gave Brandon on his way out (I know we heard some of it on the field that night they did the all time team at half).

However, Reed and Polamalu are the best in the game - HOF type of players. Brandon's not there yet, but I sure hope he's on his way.

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Wildo7

He was Polamalu-esque yesterday, flying around the field and always around the ball. Really exciting to see.

The Dynasty

Completely agree 100% with this post. Merweather has definitely stepped it up this year and is a VERY good saftely, but theres no way that he can be put in the same class as Reed and Polamalu at this point in his career.

wdkantro2

Meriweather is one of my favorites, but let's be real. He doesn't even have an interception yet this year. He will be an elite safety, IMO, but isn't there yet.

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mayoclinic

He has raised his game considerably and is playing at a pro bowl level right now. I'm not sure I would put him in the Polamalu/Reed class until I see him sustain it for at least one season, if not more. Those guys have done it consistently for years. But he has been huge for us, no doubt about it.

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patchick

Here's what impresses me most about Meriweather: he doesn't have elite speed. Physically, he's pretty ordinary. He's been giving the illusion of speed and making those plays out of nowhere by diagnosing situations and reacting brilliantly. He's the perfect illustration of the principle that the best way to get someplace fast is to make sure all of your steps are in the right direction.

ctpatsfan77

Not quite the same thing, but this is like Rodney's statement that sometimes "4.6 guys turn into 4.3 guys"—brains + good speed > great speed + pudding.

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