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***pats1*** · 12-16-2009, 06:10 PM

From what I watched on film today, Adams was abused at NT against the Panthers. He's undersized for the position and Brace would likely be a better option. However, I've seen that there might be some work ethic/weight issues going on with Brace, so maybe that's the reason why he has seen so little time.

***pats1*** · 12-16-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by IcyPatriot

I've heard Brace discussed on WEEI by several knowledgable football people and they all say it was a good pick and brace will be a good NFL player. Pryor got playtime over him because he's a bit quicker and more versatile ... I think we were expecting a 4-3 after Seymour was traded with Vince and Ron in the middle - it was interesting to think of the possibilities.

I agree, I don't think it's necessarily time to start calling Brace a bust. It's very unlikely that both Wilfork and Green will return in 2010, so the Pats are going to need a big body up front. They will have Wright, Pryor, and Brace to choose from.

farn · 12-16-2009, 06:28 PM

Good answers... though I don't think I'm calling him a bust - just a bit surprised to see Adams go in before him.

The Carolina offense wasn't wowing me, thought maybe it'd be a decent op to get Brace some reps. We'll see I guess. I never expected Wilfork, but Adams ? I dunno.

MrBigglesWorth · 12-16-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

They are ahead of Brace in the depth chart. There is no more to it.

well that's obvious... the question is why?

***mgteich*** · 12-16-2009, 06:46 PM

because he is a rookie with lots to learn

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Originally Posted by MrBigglesWorth

well that's obvious... the question is why?

alvinnf · 12-16-2009, 06:48 PM

They might feel that Brace and Wilfork are a bit of a redundency at this point. Adams had to play nose because they were in a pinch. Now if Adams beats out Brace and we have no Wilfork for this weekend, that's a different story entirely.

***mgteich*** · 12-16-2009, 06:54 PM

Why is any different than when Sands was brought in the last time WIlfork was injured?

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Originally Posted by alvinnf

They might feel that Brace and Wilfork are a bit of a redundency at this point. Adams had to play nose because they were in a pinch. Now if Adams beats out Brace and we have no Wilfork for this weekend, that's a different story entirely.

***Mr. Pollard*** · 12-16-2009, 06:55 PM

ummm, BJ Raji is not "doing nothing" in Green Bay, in fact he's been very good as of late.

Brace looks to be another BB draft blunder, that list is getting long.

farn · 12-16-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chowda

Brace looks to be another BB draft blunder, that list is getting long.

I think this is getting a tad old. Apart from a very tiny number of teams, "misses" are actually more probable than "hits". There have been quite a few 09 rookies to contribute - and since the early part of the decade, there have been several excellent drafts. Not one draft was a total bust - especially the 07 draft that so many like to refer to... forgetting, of course, that Welker, Moss, and Merriweather came from that draft.

Back to Brace - OK, we are giving him time, we are being patient... I guess I just thoguht that so late in the season, he'd be able to beat out Adams. Maybe I was wrong to assume that. I am not expecting a second round NT to make that Hall - but I don't think it's a strecth to want gim to beat T. Adams.

PatsFaninME · 12-16-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chowda

ummm, BJ Raji is not "doing nothing" in Green Bay, in fact he's been very good as of late.

Brace looks to be another BB draft blunder, that list is getting long.

Wait! You're pronouncing Brace to be a bust in week #13 of his rookie year? Not to mention the fact that he's playing behind the #1 NT in the game. If Wilfork is out for any length, then we'll should see Brace get some play time. But WAY too premature to start using the bust label on a 2nd round pick.

Go Pats!