Is it my imagination or did #37 play a lot better today? - New England Patriots Forums

patsox23 · 10-22-2007, 01:29 AM

I thought he was much more active and far closer to the ball on multiple occasions today. Is it arguable that Rodney shook some of the rust off or is he still looking like Father Time is on his heels? I'm not just talking about the sack, either. I feel like he was in on a lot of plays, whether he was the tackler or not.

Any thoughts?

***maverick4*** · 10-22-2007, 01:31 AM

He is still being held on some huge running plays, with no flags thrown.

Not a knock on him, just the truth.

patsox23 · 10-22-2007, 02:09 AM

7 tackles and a sack isn't too bad. Anyone have a sense of Rodney in coverage?

The 12th Man · 10-22-2007, 02:54 AM

Yeah, I think Rodney played very good today. All over the field, hard hits, leadership and play calling was noticed big time. Saw him call out signals on many occasions and communicate with the guys.

P.S. Did you guys see one of the Dolphins try to cheap shot Rodney when he was on the ground after a gang tackle? I think it might have been one of their O-linemen, but not sure.

RoughingthePasser · 10-22-2007, 03:23 AM

Mentally and physically he's progresing and I think he'll be jitting on all cylinders for every play very soon!

He had some beautiful hits!

MrBigglesWorth · 10-22-2007, 04:52 AM

they played the dolphins and he didn't need to cover witten.

Krugman · 10-22-2007, 06:30 AM

He was a force around the LOS for sure,and Dierdorf and Gumbel pointed out one run by Brown(maybe the 4rth down conversion where Brown made about 15 yds?) where Harrison was clearly being held,no flag...

CTPatsFan · 10-22-2007, 06:49 AM

Rodney's progressively getting closer to Rodney +1 year. It's taken him a bit longer to get into gameshape after his mini-vacation but he's starting to look like himself. Playing the Doofins helps, though

Amnorix · 10-22-2007, 07:00 AM

He was GREAT in run support. The way he blows up pulling offensive linemen is a thing to behold.

I worry about him in coverage still, however. We'll see in 2 weeks where he's at...

patsox23 · 10-22-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBigglesWorth

they played the dolphins and he didn't need to cover witten.

Fair point. That said, one thing I've been wondering since the Dallas game (where Witten got all of THREE catches, by the way) - isn't covering elite TEs what we got Adalius for?