Gary Guyton=Roman Phifer clone? - New England Patriots Forums

***jczxohn1*** · 12-14-2010, 09:18 PM

I was worried when Spikes got suspended, but Guyton filled in admirably, and looks better run-stopping than he did last season. Going to be a real good 3rd down ILB, IMO.

***sbpatfan*** · 12-14-2010, 09:51 PM

It's almost kind of scary, he's been having a real knack of making big plays that completely demoralize the other team. Devin did a great job of causing the fumble, and I love Guyton's killer instincts and execution of taking it to the house.

JFK · 12-14-2010, 10:02 PM

Guyton would always be better than Spikes. Dude has come a long way and keeps getting better.

***shmessy*** · 12-14-2010, 10:10 PM

I dunno. By time we got Phifer he was in his mid-30's. Guyton is still around 26 yrs old. he's also alot faster than Phifer was when we had him.

jsull87 · 12-14-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sbpatfan

It's almost kind of scary, he's been having a real knack of making big plays that completely demoralize the other team. Devin did a great job of causing the fumble, and I love Guyton's killer instincts and execution of taking it to the house.

he sure looked quick taking that back to the house. Guyton has preformed well this year and i think complements our starting tandem very very well

brady199 · 12-14-2010, 10:15 PM

Gary Guyton=Gary Guyton, and there ain't nothin wrong with that.

all theese this guy = that guy threads, are really annoying and usually way off, like this one.

***Brady_to_Moss*** · 12-14-2010, 10:19 PM

Guyton is himself..hes getting better and he sure did look fast when he scored that TD...very pleased with him.

***jczxohn1*** · 12-14-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shmessy

I dunno. By time we got Phifer he was in his mid-30's. Guyton is still around 26 yrs old. he's also alot faster than Phifer was when we had him.

IIRC, Phyfer was the Kevin Faulk of the defense in '01. Came in for TJ on 3rd down and while he wasn't a thumper, could play the pass or the run. Tormented TE's in coverage. While he was on the downside of his career, his experience put him in the right place most of the time. I think Guyton has a chance of being that good and being a factor in improving our below par 3rd down defense.

robertweathers · 12-14-2010, 10:44 PM

I'm actually pretty pleased with Guyton's progress. Seems that hes gotten bigger, is playing with more power and hasn't lost much speed and quickness.

As far as being compared to Roman- No. They are different players. With NE Roman was a was a 100 tackle guy and MUCH stronger at the point of attack. He became a reserve in 2004 I think.

DropKickFlutie · 12-15-2010, 12:43 AM

Roman Phifer was an unbelievable linebacker. A shut down pass coverage linebacker on either tight ends or running backs, but he was very strong and had 100+ tackle seasons.

Guyton, with more experience, is on his way to becoming as good as Phifer was.