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crowell33 · 08-08-2010, 12:22 AM

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Look at that picture. There must be 5 guys in McShays Pub who look more reading to start in the NFL than Wendell.

***AndyJohnson*** · 08-08-2010, 12:32 AM

Ummm, thats pretty much what an NFL G looks like.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 08-08-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyJohnson

Ummm, thats pretty much what an NFL G looks like.

+1.

Heck, that's more or less what Mankins looks like these days. . . .

nashvillepatsfan · 08-08-2010, 01:14 AM

So im guessing that we're going to have 800 threads about the o-line between now, and game 1

Patspsycho · 08-08-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nashvillepatsfan

So im guessing that we're going to have 800 threads about the o-line between now, and game 1

That could perhaps be between now and before game 10. I don't think Mankins wants to lose a year towards his UFA status, especially if next year is a lockout.

nashvillepatsfan · 08-08-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Patspsycho

That could perhaps be between now and before game 10. I don't think Mankins wants to lose a year towards his UFA status, especially if next year is a lockout.

lets hope its not that long of a wait

IllegalContact · 08-08-2010, 06:28 AM

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So im guessing that we're going to have 800 threads about the o-line between now, and game 1

Considering they have pro bowl LG they do not wish to employ, it should be a topic

nashvillepatsfan · 08-08-2010, 06:57 AM

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Considering they have pro bowl LG they do not wish to employ, it should be a topic

what do you mean 'they do not wish to employ'? they made him a very good offer. He's the one who thinks he deserves more, and he's one of the ONLY people that thinks he's worth it.

Metaphors · 08-08-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Patspsycho

That could perhaps be between now and before game 10. I don't think Mankins wants to lose a year towards his UFA status, especially if next year is a lockout.

Rules are different this year. If Mankins doesn't report by Tuesday, he loses 2010 as an accrued year. Probably not a big deal since the next CBA is unlikely to have more than a 4 year UFA provision.

***Rob0729*** · 08-08-2010, 09:35 AM

I don't know if Wendall can play, but based on his picture alone he looks like a prototypical guard. The Pats' o-line system is one that uses smaller faster linemen for the most part. The Pats do not use the huge beefy loads like other teams do. If you looked at all of the Pats line in street clothes and didn't know who they were, you wouldn't peg them off the bat as NFL offensive linemen.