Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams - New England Patriots Forums

PatriotsDaily.com · 07-13-2010, 11:59 AM

Yup, training camp is just over two weeks away. We ask it every year, but where the heck does the time go?

This will be the first in a series of previews looking at various positional groups and units as we head into camp. Today’s group is special teams.

Positional Previews – Special Teams

***jmt57*** · 07-13-2010, 12:48 PM

Thanks for that Bruce. Too often when special teams are reviewed, the analysis is limited to four players: the kicker, punter, kick returner, and punt returner. Nice to see an opinion on the coverage guys like Arrington, Woods, Aiken and others as well.

stinkypete · 07-15-2010, 09:26 AM

Nice breakdown.

The article mentions that Mesko is the only punter in camp. Was that aussie rules player cut?

I liked the comment about special teams and Belichick's draft strategy. By my watch the Patriots have drafted a special teams only player in 4 of the last 5 drafts (Gostowski/Andrews, Slater, Ingram, Mesko).

Underdog · 07-15-2010, 09:38 AM

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The article mentions that Mesko is the only punter in camp. Was that aussie rules player cut?

Yes. About a month ago.

RayClay · 07-15-2010, 10:16 AM

Don't see Alexander and Woods being the same. Woods is a pretty good back up linebacker that's affordable, besides teams.

***jmt57*** · 07-15-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RayClay

Don't see Alexander and Woods being the same. Woods is a pretty good back up linebacker that's affordable, besides teams.

Yeah, I agree. Woods brings much more (especially against the run) to his position - OLB is filled with a lot of uncertainty and questions - while Alexander is no longer needed at the ILB position with the addition of McKenzie and Spikes.

Uncle Rico · 07-15-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PatriotsDaily.com

Yup, training camp is just over two weeks away. We ask it every year, but where the heck does the time go?

Heh - -for most of us, I bet time is moving VERY slowly at the moment. (Not that we should ever rush time). C'mon camp ...

RayClay · 07-15-2010, 02:08 PM

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Alexander is no longer needed at the ILB position with the addition of McKenzie and Spikes.

No longer?...

If a fish ever needed a bicycle, I guess.

***NEGoldenAge*** · 07-15-2010, 02:16 PM

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No longer?...

If a fish ever needed a bicycle, I guess.

If there is ever a major dip in the Sea Horse they may need bicycles. I'm sure Will Allen needed a bicycle after this incident his drunk driving incident in Feb.