Who said Matt Light is washed up? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

***DarrylS*** · 12-13-2010, 07:23 AM

Agree Light still has a few good years left.. this whole O line is a credit to Dante.. who does not get enough credit.

WhiZa · 12-13-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

Light, as of right now, is still the best tackle on this team. I wouldn't mind seeing the team offering him a new two or three year deal if the money is right. IMO, Mankins needs to get done first though.

That would be a good debate. I don't think Vollmer is much behind him if not better.

***Rob0729*** · 12-13-2010, 09:12 AM

Light is always a lightning rod around here. He can play lights out for an entire game against an elite pass rusher and then let him through one play and people start complaining about Light being a turnstyle.

Right now, he is the second best LT in the division after Jake Long. I hope they extend him. At his age, he won't break the bank. The Pats should be able to get 1-2 more good years out of him.

***reflexblue*** · 12-13-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

Of all the games I have seen of Matt Lights performance during the past several years,I think today's play against Peppers was the best day I have seen of him against elite pass rushers in years.

Not only did he nearly keep Peppers name from being mentioned but he was also incredibly quick with the run blocking on his side and he was faster downfield during runs than I have seen for quite awhile

Sometimes Light can be erratic but I want to see him on the left side next season

some think he is done and needs to be replaced...I don't

A lot of people.

JackBauer · 12-13-2010, 09:25 AM

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I cant see Merriweather getting extended either so maybe also a safety

Why wouldn't they extend Meriweather? Seems like a no brainer to me.

JoeShmoe · 12-13-2010, 09:36 AM

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Why wouldn't they extend Meriweather? Seems like a no brainer to me.

just a feeling but i think he'll want to 'get paid' and I dont think he's as good as he thinks as he is

WhiZa · 12-13-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeShmoe

just a feeling but i think he'll want to 'get paid' and I dont think he's as good as he thinks as he is

He is a lot more humble then some of the other starving families that have played on the Pats. Only time will tell tho

JackBauer · 12-13-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeShmoe

just a feeling but i think he'll want to 'get paid' and I dont think he's as good as he thinks as he is

How would you know how good he thinks he is?

IllegalContact · 12-13-2010, 09:43 AM

absolutely to mankins.

as for light....I like him and he will be back, but I think both he and vollmer benefit by being next to mankins.

***mgteich*** · 12-13-2010, 09:49 AM

Perhaps you are trying to say that another team will likely be willing to pay more than the patriots. That's usually what folks mean when they say that a player wants to get paid and isn't as good as he thinks he is.

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Originally Posted by JoeShmoe

just a feeling but i think he'll want to 'get paid' and I dont think he's as good as he thinks as he is