Semi-OT: Assante Samuel among worst tackling starting CBs in the league - New England Patriots Forums

KDPPatsfan85 · 04-18-2010, 10:36 AM

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According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagles LCB Asante Samuel "may be the worst tackling starting cornerback in the league."
Though he continued to make big plays in coverage, Samuel struggled in run support last year and was called out by Andy Reid this offseason. According to Pro Football Focus, no cornerback in the league missed more tackles than Samuel's 19. The Eagles may give Kareem Jackson a long look at No. 24.

Bravo for BB and the FO letting him go

SeanBruschi54 · 04-18-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KDPPatsfan85

Per Rotoworld-

Bravo for BB and the FO letting him go

Yea bravo, because we've been so successful right?

KDPPatsfan85 · 04-18-2010, 11:01 AM

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Yea bravo, because we've been so successful right?

BB has said that if you cant tackle then you have no chance on playing for the Patriots. So it was a good move. Would you spend top dollar on a starting CB that can't tackle? I know i wouldn't!

***DarrylS*** · 04-18-2010, 11:07 AM

Quite sure that this has been brought up before, he is more of a playmaker than a consistent player..

SeanBruschi54 · 04-18-2010, 11:10 AM

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BB has said that if you cant tackle then you have no chance on playing for the Patriots. So it was a good move. Would you spend top dollar on a starting CB that can't tackle? I know i wouldn't!

Its been discussed here many times over. We would have kept him at a very high number just not the number he actually got.

He is a very good player on the ball and while the ball is in the air. If you want him to tackle and help the run you got the wrong guy. Just look at his body type, hes not built to take down bigger guys.

***Deus Irae*** · 04-18-2010, 11:36 AM

And another ridiculous thread is born.......

***HEY BRO! WHAT UP?*** · 04-18-2010, 11:50 AM

Whatever makes you feel better right?

KDPPatsfan85 · 04-18-2010, 11:59 AM

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And another ridiculous thread is born.......

This was just brought up on rotoworld and i figure that Samuel is a former Patriot, I thought that you guys would get a kick out of it!

JFK · 04-18-2010, 12:08 PM

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BB has said that if you cant tackle then you have no chance on playing for the Patriots. So it was a good move. Would you spend top dollar on a starting CB that can't tackle? I know i wouldn't!

Go sit in a corner close to you. Do you realize Asante was franchised? BB would have kept him but not at the money he got. Might be the worst tackler but still one of the best CBs

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 04-18-2010, 12:14 PM

Yeah,I am sooooooo happy we got rid of that double digit intercepting Samuel and have that young inspiring Springs and that Wilhite guy that is a pure shutdown corner.