Kyle Arrington: a rising star - New England Patriots Forums

Patspsycho · 12-31-2009, 10:03 AM

Despite coming onto the active roster only halfway through the season (7 games), Arrington is now tied with Woods for ST tackle totals at 17. He also leads the ST with 12 solos.

He is also a CB.

robertweathers · 12-31-2009, 10:04 AM

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Despite coming onto the active roster only halfway through the season (7 games), Arrington is now tied with Woods for ST tackle totals at 17. He also leads the special team in 12 solos.

He is also a CB.

No question that the team likes him. As you point out, hes been outstanding.

***pats1*** · 12-31-2009, 10:07 AM

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Despite coming onto the active roster only halfway through the season (7 games), Arrington is now tied with Woods for ST tackle totals at 17. He also leads the ST with 12 solos.

He is also a CB.

Well, I don't think that his special teams play necessarily translates into him being an as good, or better CB than what we have out there.

But yes, his play on special teams has been solid, and he will most likely be part of that core in 2010, along with Ninkovich and probably Alexander.

PatsChamp88 · 12-31-2009, 10:18 AM

Hes only 5-10 but yeah his ST play has been good, often one of the first players to the returner..

Mack Herron · 12-31-2009, 10:20 AM

If he can cover, he will be more physical than anyone we have out there, and will be a solid tackler against the run, which is not a strength of Wilhite or Butler.

Patspsycho · 12-31-2009, 10:33 AM

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Well, I don't think that his special teams play necessarily translates into him being an as good, or better CB than what we have out there.

But yes, his play on special teams has been solid, and he will most likely be part of that core in 2010, along with Ninkovich and probably Alexander.

ST is where the dirty work has to be done, and you have to keep an eye out for the players who have the grit and willingness to do that.

At the very least we know there are no questions about his open-field tackling ability.

***BelichickFan*** · 12-31-2009, 10:35 AM

I love the guy on ST, his coverage and hitting are eye opening. Can he play CB ? Who knows but ST is important too.

BritPat · 12-31-2009, 10:36 AM

He had a nice play late on against he Jags, absolutely smashed into the returner when it looked like he was about to bounce it outside.

We've got a good set of special teamers there, Woods, Arrington, Aiken, Alexander and even Slater who's been very good as a gunner.

Patspsycho · 12-31-2009, 10:39 AM

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He had a nice play late on against he Jags, absolutely smashed into the returner when it looked like he was about to bounce it outside.

We've got a good set of special teamers there, Woods, Arrington, Aiken, Alexander and even Slater who's been very good as a gunner.

Our defensive ST has been good, it's our offensive ST that has been awful. I think we rank next to last in return yards.

Mack Herron · 12-31-2009, 10:54 AM

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Our defensive ST has been good, it's our offensive ST that has been awful. I think we rank next to last in return yards.

WW is fine with punts, but we need KO returner. Edelman is the most recent candidate, but with good quickness and less speed and strength, he looks better suited to PR. Heading into the playoffs, this is not a position of strength.