Safeties next year? - New England Patriots Forums

Froob · 12-20-2010, 06:19 PM

So who do you think pats will keep next year? For some reason I don't see McGowan back but I'd love to see him back if he's the same as he was in 09.

Page has not done anything noticeable from what I've seen. James Sanders is solid and I expect him back. Chung is a stud enough said. And Meriweather has a lot of talent but some people are thinking pats are going to trade him. I can't see them letting a talent like him go but, hey I didn't see them getting rid of Maroney or Moss either. I like Sergio Brown from the few plays he's gotten in there and they gave him a 4 year contract so he should be back.

If Bernard Pollard hit free agency(doubtful) I'd LOVE to see him here. Plays with a lot of intensity. And he wouldn't be able to hurt any of our players anymore.

I'm going with Sanders,Chung,Meriweather, Brown, and some veteran safety.

What do you guys think?

Brettlax3434 · 12-20-2010, 06:25 PM

I hope Pollard drives his car off of a cliff.

WelshPat · 12-20-2010, 06:26 PM

Pollard is just like Chung but worse in every way and older

AJD · 12-20-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Froob

So who do you think pats will keep next year? For some reason I don't see McGowan back but I'd love to see him back if he's the same as he was in 09.
Page has not done anything noticeable from what I've seen. James Sanders is solid and I expect him back. Chung is a stud enough said. And Meriweather has a lot of talent but some people are thinking pats are going to trade him. I can't see them letting a talent like him go but, hey I didn't see them getting rid of Maroney or Moss either. I like Sergio Brown from the few plays he's gotten in there and they gave him a 4 year contract so he should be back.
If Bernard Pollard hit free agency(doubtful) I'd LOVE to see him here. Plays with a lot of intensity. And he wouldn't be able to hurt any of our players anymore.
I'm going with Sanders,Chung,Meriweather, Brown, and some veteran safety.
What do you guys think?

i think its worth pointing out that in his early games texan fans loved him for that

now they cant stand his poor tackling (no form) and his complete inability to cover (worst ever pass defence)

there is a very good reason he was cut by a terrible chiefs team.

Froob · 12-20-2010, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WelshPat

Pollard is just like Chung but worse in every way and older

Pollard is only 2 years older than Chung. Maybe I haven't seen enough of the guy but from what I saw him do vs the texans and ravens I though he was pretty good. I know stats don't tell the whole story but he makes turnovers and has a lot of tackles.

Froob · 12-20-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJD

i think its worth pointing out that in his early games texan fans loved him for that

now they cant stand his poor tackling (no form) and his complete inability to cover (worst ever pass defence)

there is a very good reason he was cut by a terrible chiefs team.

Ok, good to mention. Well this is why I'm not a coach

.

***Sciz*** · 12-20-2010, 06:36 PM

Chung
Meriweather
Sanders
Brown
Barrett/Lockett

patriotscpfc · 12-20-2010, 06:39 PM

I don't see Meriweather being here next year.

He's regressed from last year's performance and sources say that he's an annoyance with being late for meetings as well.

I see him being traded at some point.

Chung, Sanders, Rookie, Brown, McGowan/Page. Depending on how that Barrett guy from Denver is doing, he might work his way in there.

NovaScotiaPatsFan · 12-20-2010, 06:43 PM

Our Commish is so bad I half thought this thread would be about changing the # of points you get for scoring a Safety...

UofApatsfan · 12-20-2010, 06:57 PM

Meriweather really doesn't appear to be the answer at free safety w/ Chung at SS. It's worth it to have Chung at SS because of all the plays he can bust up at the line of scrimmage, but given that he's below average in coverage, our free safety better be great in coverage and never let the defense get behind him, a mistake Meriweather keeps making. What makes sense is for BB to draft one of the top corners coming out of college and move that guy to free safety a la Antrel Rolle or Malcolm Jenkins. A free safety who prevents the big play and is never out of position + a healthy Leigh Bodden would complete the secondary perfectly.