PatsSteve1

I'm not doing cartwheels about this, but if Brown did make the final 53, what does that say about some of the LB's now on the roster?

patpatriot

We were having a *Football* conversation here. What happened?

Mike the Brit

Well, assuming that Alexander/Woods or another younger player doesn't make a compelling case for playing time, the Patriots are thin at inside linebacker with just Bruschi and Seau, so Thomas and/or Vrabel will have to take some of that load. In that case, there would be a place for an OLB across from Colvin on some downs at least.

Signing another linebacker for depth makes a lot of sense to me -- whether it should be Chad Brown is another matter.

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http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/fa?po...ositionId%3d30

http://nflexperts.scout.com/a.z?s=21...3&rc=16&pid=27

http://www.kffl.com/static/nfl/featu...tion=LB&y=2007

A cursory examination of those lists shows me that the only possible UFA candidates who fit the 3-4 OLB size requirements of the NEP might be Carlos Emmons (durability issues), Grant Irons (back issues) and Nick Speegle (talent issues). In other words, this particular cupboard's pretty bare. If anyone thinks that I missed someone, let us know.

I suppose that Chad Brown could possibly serve as mentor/competition to Pierre Woods and Justin Rogers. Nothing wrong with that; however, I am still hoping against hope that the FO addresses the need at ILB. There are still several qualified candidates available, starting with Isaiah Kacyvenski.

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WhiZa

There's a need at ILB? The starters are pretty set in stone. I don't believe there's an ability to upgrade from the current FAs with Mays, Alexander, Lua waiting in the wings.

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OhExaulted1

Chad Brown would probably make a good LB's assistant coach, so why not keep him around and let him compete for a job?

Back in his heyday Chad was a 3 time Pro-Bowler. Having him in TC hurts us how?

RayClay

Hate to flip flop with you on this one, but i think we're set for senior citizen LBs this year if Jr.s healthy. Why impede the progress of one of our youngsters?

Let him play in camp, but if everyone looks good, cut him. Good, if old, 5 man rotation and I would like to see a youngster fight for some PT while kicking butt on special teams.

I think Brown can hang around in shape in case of injuries.

I don't think any team in the league would put him on the 53 at this stage.

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PATRIOT64

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Hell, Andre Tippett was in even more pro bowls than Chad - I don't want Andre as a LB on this 2007 team either

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dryheat44

Yet I wouldn't have a problem inviting him to camp if he wanted to attend and try to make the team. But I do have to draw the line at Ray Nitchske.

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Asante4prez

Please no! What a washed up player, him and Beisel never fit into our system, we still just have to cut our losses on them....