The Offense Looks Pretty Solid - New England Patriots Forums

***mgteich*** · 03-12-2007, 10:48 PM

Where are the weaknesses? I suppose we could draft an OT if a top prospect were available to push Britt, and perhaps draft a RB (or bring in a jag) to challenge Mills for his spot. And we could use a 3rd QB. But the offense is ready to go, NOW.

OFFENSE (25)
QB - 3 Tom Brady, Cassell, OPEN
RB - 3 Maroney, Morris, Faulk
FB - 1 Evans
HB/RB - 1 Mills
C - 2 Koppen, Hochstein
G - 3 Neal, Mankins, Yates/Mruczkowski
OT - 4 Light, Kaczur, O'Callaghan, Britt
WR - 5 Stallworth, Washington, Welker, Caldwell, Gaffney
TE - 3 Watson, Dave Thomas, Kyle Brady

ClevTrev · 03-12-2007, 10:55 PM

It's a pretty deep group. I'd like to see a mid round RB picked up who can complement Maroney's running style. Other than that addition, there's not a critical need.

notex · 03-13-2007, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

Where are the weaknesses? I suppose we could draft an OT if a top prospect were available to push Britt, and perhaps draft a RB (or bring in a jag) to challenge Mills for his spot. And we could use a 3rd QB. But the offense is ready to go, NOW.

OFFENSE (25)
QB - 3 Tom Brady, Cassell, OPEN
RB - 3 Maroney, Morris, Faulk
FB - 1 Evans
HB/RB - 1 Mills
C - 2 Koppen, Hochstein
G - 3 Neal, Mankins, Yates/Mruczkowski
OT - 4 Light, Kaczur, O'Callaghan, Britt
WR - 5 Stallworth, Washington, Welker, Caldwell, Gaffney
TE - 3 Watson, Dave Thomas, Kyle Brady

you must like wendys, the only full name you used is dave thomas

SeanBruschi54 · 03-13-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by notex

you must like wendys, the only full name you used is dave thomas

Kyle Brady is nothing then?

***psychoPat*** · 03-13-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by notex

you must like wendys, the only full name you used is dave thomas

Well, when ya got THREE Thomases ...

Dave ... Adalius ... Santonio.

***psychoPat*** · 03-13-2007, 12:23 AM

As a practical matter,
only three can i foresee even being challenged ... much less beaten out:
Evans ... Mruc ... Yates.

Sean Pa Patriot · 03-13-2007, 01:06 AM

This is going to be, not good but a great offense.. I would like to see maybee another RB, and guard help ,but the offense is pretty much set..

Sean Pa Patriot · 03-13-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rabthepat

"ON PAPER" I agree with you. It's potentially a very good offensive roster. Yet, I think there are definite question marks.

RB - which Maroney will show up next year? The one who tore up Cinci or the guy who tippy toed in the back field and was tackled easier than an elderly lady on ice skates.

LT - can Matt Light protect Tom now that Daniel Graham is gone? I have real concerns about Matt.

TE - not one of our TEs is a complete package. Do you think teams will really respect Kyle Brady as a pass threat when he is in the game? Can Butter Fingers Watson hold on to the ball and block like Graham did?

WR - still "0" pro bowlers on the roster. Are Stallworth and Washington "Patriot" type players or are they potential problems? Doug Gabriel was a flash in the pan for us last year. Washington reminds me of Gabriel. Can Stallworth stay healthy?

Stallworth looks a little like Gabriel, but that will be the only resembelence..

SoonerPatriot · 03-13-2007, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rabthepat

"ON PAPER" I agree with you. It's potentially a very good offensive roster. Yet, I think there are definite question marks.

RB - which Maroney will show up next year? The one who tore up Cinci or the guy who tippy toed in the back field and was tackled easier than an elderly lady on ice skates.

LT - can Matt Light protect Tom now that Daniel Graham is gone? I have real concerns about Matt.

TE - not one of our TEs is a complete package. Do you think teams will really respect Kyle Brady as a pass threat when he is in the game? Can Butter Fingers Watson hold on to the ball and block like Graham did?

WR - still "0" pro bowlers on the roster. Are Stallworth and Washington "Patriot" type players or are they potential problems? Doug Gabriel was a flash in the pan for us last year. Washington reminds me of Gabriel. Can Stallworth stay healthy?

We didn't sign Brady to catch passes, we signed him to block. If he has 30 receptions next year I'll be surprised.

Maroney hit the rookie wall because of his rib injury. If he stays healthy he'll be productive.

I don't know if Stallworth can stay healthy. He's done it a couple of seasons in the past (2004 and 2005) but it's a little bit of a concern. The bottom line is our WR situation is vastly improved over last year. On the whole, the offense is vastly improved. Who cares about pro bowlers. Branch and Givens weren't living in Honululu every year when they were here and we were still winning SBs.

I don't buy into the Gabriel comparisons. The Gabriel move was out of desperation and at a time when few options were available. Signing Washington and Stallworth were moves that BB clearly gave thought to. The "not patriots guys" is spin by opposing GMs, coaches and mediots who are mortified that this team is not only not about to fade into the night as they so desperately hoped it would, but re-loaded and ready for more title runs.

Plus, the added benefit of these mostly offensive moves means BB can now use the bulk of the draft to load up on D, again really bad news for 31 other teams.

JaredOfNazareth · 03-13-2007, 01:46 AM

When Madden 2008 is released we should have the highest overall rating. Like a 94 or 95.
We could draft OL help and, in the same vein, a blocking TE. Other than that our O is set. Maybe other guys if we get insider info on who our division foes(Mangini) are after we can draft them instead then ship them off to the NFC.