DaBruinz

Leigh Bodden and Brett Lockett were placed on the IR and Terence Johnson was released.

Bodden is a huge hit since he was pencilled in at the RCB position. This will force Butler into play and either Wilhite or Wheatley to the slot.

Lockett going down is a hit to special teams and, imho, guarantees Aiken a spot.

tombonneau

So help me out. This means Pats have:

Butler - Starter
McCourty - Starter
Wilhite - Nickel
Wheatley - Dime
Arrington -Backup/ST

You can swap Wilhite/Wheatley based on personal preference or whatever way the injury wind is blowing, but that's pretty much the CB depth chart, correct?

DaBruinz

they also have Willingham, though I see him going to the PS

Nunchucks

Ouch, the Bodden loss really hurts. Wheatly or Wilhite at nickel sure doesn't sound as nice as Butler or McCourty.

Hope they all can stay healthy, maybe the injury bug is behind the team now?

Lockdown24

there is currently a league-wide easter egg hunt going on for revis. first team to find him can claim him...

or BB can just give ty law a call. he could trade his walker for pads.

letekro

We're still a long way from the Earthwind Moreland days....Thank God we picked McCourty in R1.

mgcolby

Bodden stings...very much. I was really looking forward to having him, Butler and McCourty as the top 3. Wilhite for whatever reason usually seems to be in position but the ball finds away to just miss his fingertips. Haven't checked to see what corners are out there. But I hope he finds a vet that can come in and help out.

On the bright side we do have some flexibility with our safeties, that should lessen the impact a bit.

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larryo

So how does this effect McCourty's special teams involvement?

The Dynasty

I agree that since our safeties is one of the stronger positions on the defensive side of the ball this will help lessen the impact, but it still will be an issue. This means that everyone in the secondary will see more playing time. McGowan and Sanders will probably be playing more than they would have played if Bodden was out there and obviously the same with Wheatley and Wilhite. I dont know if BB will sign a CB that is cut, kind of late in the game and you arent really going to get much from that

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The Dynasty

I think Tate has earned his spot on kick return and Edelman on punt return. If McCourty was going to be on any of these I dont think the Bodden injury will change BBs plans, he feels that special teams are just as important and offense and defense

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