skri65

I think its hard to be too dissapointed in Wilson. He is a (3rd year?) safety who has had to try to keep the entire secondary together. He had to try to just limit the big plays (which i admit he didnt do well in the beginning of the year), and because of this, he hasnt been able to show his stuff. If Rodney was in the lineup, you would not be calling wilson a dissapointment.

I think Asante has been more of a dissapointment, but similarly, he has has to play very soft to limit the big play as well.

Off topic, but its getting quite annoying when our secondary makes a big hit on a guy after they make a first down completion.

i miss rodney

shakadave

I have an inexplicable fondness for Andre Davis. Even though like 80% of balls thrown his way end up on the ground, I somehow think he can be really good for us in the next couple years.

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RayClay

I think it's unfair to assume players have bad attitudes and such when we know they have injuries.

Duane Starks was never healthy from training camp on.

Out of 4 limbs, we know at least a leg and shoulder weren't working right.

They IR'd 5 other DBs and weren't ready to use Hobbs. I don't care if he comes back or not, but he was never in decent playing shape.

Bethel Johnson might get beaten out, but he wasn't at top speed this year.
For a speed guy, having a screw in your ankle and being on crutches during camp is not the way you want to start.

Although he wasn't used as a receiver much, he did contributer on defensive kick coverage. On kickoff returns, it was obvious to me he was never at full speed.

My nominations are Marquise Hill and Dan Klecko.

Seymour missed a number of games early. Hill's supposed to be a Seymour Clone. If he doesn't see time then, when????

While Klecko was available, Seymour injured himself run blocking.

Wilfork was showing signs of fatigue but had no backup.

Before Bruschi's return, we were dying for a run stuffer at ILB.

I don't see the versatility. Being ineffective at many positions is still ineffective. I think Izzo is the only "special teamer" we intend to carry and he can play some linebacker in an emergency.

Beisel and Brown both contribute less than Bethel at this point.

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Starks

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Starks.

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italian pat patriot

1 -Monty Beisel
2 - Chad Brown
3 - Starks
4 - Klecko
5 - Hill

at 6th place Bethel.

kurtinelson

No. Monty Beisel and his Flying Circus.

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lutontown_fc

I think the critcism of Beisel is a little harsh.

He was brought in to be an understudy to Bruschi and TJ - and got thrust into the starters position in a very key position (and one in which the best/most important player plays)

As for the his comments in the press - I am sure it was just a reaction to his own disappointment and the witch hunt that began when the Pats couldnt live up to their pre-season billing.

I am disappointed in Duane Starks contribution the most (not a really a comment on his effort levels) mainly because what he achieved was so far beneath what I thought he would.

Ps - Beisel could still have a large part to play in the playoffs for the Pats - it must be great for him to see his fanbase have such faith in him.

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Box_O_Rocks

Now I know my disappointment with Bruschi is justified - CBS Sportsline's "legendary" columnists have all overlooked him for Come Back Player of the Year. There can be no doubt that he was a failure when such "luminaries" of the Sports Media are looking elsewhere.

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Tunescribe

OF COURSE they'd be looking for it, simply because he's in the game. He did the same thing for a touchdown against Tennessee in the playoffs a couple years ago, if you'll recall.

mgteich

I changed my mind. I have a new twist on this post.

Several posters are right. Disappointment must be in comparison with expectations. So unless people expected great things from Klecko, Hill, Beisel and Brown, I would suggested that they are not eligible as huge disappointments.

STARKS (#3)
He was injured, and probably WON US a couple of games by playing hurt instead of wussing out like some the rest did (Poole and Gay come to mind). Even if the injuries were the cause, giving a 3rd and getting little performance must rate a nomination.

WILSON (#2)
I expected Wilson to be taking a next step to being a probowl safety. Some here think he could be a probowl corner in the future. The injuries gave Wilson a chance to really step forward. Instead, he took a huge step backwards, and IMHO is still behind his last year's standard.

HARRISON (#1)
Is there any doubt that our biggest disappointment is the production from Harrison compared to what was expected? It is not Harrison's fault, but is that the question? If it is then Wilson is clearly #1, since injuries are the cause of the disappointments we have in Harrison and Starks.