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Now the end result of getting those players back will be a much more talented DL this season, The plus side of those injuries is NOW we will be deeper. more experienced and better prepared to absorb losses along the DL......IF/WHEN injuries do occur
Completely agree on this. DL was the hardest hit area leaving us scrambling to fill gaping holes. If it wasn't for the heroics of the immovable object named Wilfork, we'd really be in defenseless mode. Looking forward to the return of the complete D line.
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There isn't enough room to keep all the DL we currently have....any guesses who is on the bubble?
Wilfork-safe
Warren- recovery status unknown
Wright- recovery status unknown
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Wilfork is the only DL who is a lock for the roster. That being said, this is a GREAT problem to have! BTW, I would not be surprised to see G. Warren in camp.
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There isn't enough room to keep all the DL we currently have....any guesses who is on the bubble?
Wilfork-safe
Warren- recovery status unknown
Wright- recovery status unknown
I don't think Stroud will get cut. In fact I have him or Brace as opening day starter depending on who wins the camp battle. I think any one outside of Stroud, Warren, Vince and Brace are on the bubble.
The secondary will also have some great TC battles as well. Locks (IMO) are Chung, Sanders, Meriweather, Dowling, Bodden, McCourty, and Arrington. Battle for 4th safety spot will be tough. Butler is currently ahead of Wilhite for 5th cb but that could easily be reversed. Certainly a ton of talent back there.
What's the price for BJGE? I'm all for BPA in the draft but if you feel your set at a position then you don't draft 2 guys top 74. If a 2nd rounder is offered Pats take it IMO. Even a 3rd and 5th from a crappy team might get it done. Trading BJGE also opens up a spot for Faulk. Speaking of Kevin . . .
Would we keep 5th rb Faulk at the expense of a 6th cb (Butler or Wilhite) or 5th safety. Either one would contribute more on ST than Faulk. Kevin may also stay in shape and when one of our rb's inevitably go down he could come back on as our 4th rb.
I don't think Stroud will get cut. In fact I have him or Brace as opening day starter depending on who wins the camp battle. I think any one outside of Stroud, Warren, Vince and Brace are on the bubble.
The secondary will also have some great TC battles as well. Locks (IMO) are Chung, Sanders, Meriweather, Dowling, Bodden, McCourty, and Arrington. Battle for 4th safety spot will be tough. Butler is currently ahead of Wilhite for 5th cb but that could easily be reversed. Certainly a ton of talent back there.
What's the price for BJGE? I'm all for BPA in the draft but if you feel your set at a position then you don't draft 2 guys top 74. If a 2nd rounder is offered Pats take it IMO. Even a 3rd and 5th from a crappy team might get it done. Trading BJGE also opens up a spot for Faulk. Speaking of Kevin . . .
Would we keep 5th rb Faulk at the expense of a 6th cb (Butler or Wilhite) or 5th safety. Either one would contribute more on ST than Faulk. Kevin may also stay in shape and when one of our rb's inevitably go down he could come back on as our 4th rb.
I don't see Faulk making the roster, he is one of my all-time favorite players and he can certainly still get it done, but I think he will retire, stay in shape, and sit by his phone in case one of our RB's go down during the season. I can certainly see Faulk having a Junior Seau-type place with this team if he doesn't make the roster.
edit: reason for thinking this way is I don't see him playing for any other team besides NE reguardless of what is offered to him.
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There isn't enough room to keep all the DL we currently have....any guesses who is on the bubble?
Wilfork-safe
Warren- recovery status unknown
Wright- recovery status unknown
Every lineman except Wilfork and, maybe, Ty Warrren.
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Yes, Mike, injuries are a part of the game, but so is pure talent. The Pats lost a lot of that last season when Wright, Boddin, and Warren missssed all or most of the season.
In the secondary, not only was Boddin's talent lost, but his experience as well, making that secondary even more vulnerable.
While we gained valuable experience by the newbies having to play so much DL, not having your 2nd and 3rd best DLman for most of the season, can't be construed as a good thing.
Now the end result of getting those players back will be a much more talented DL this season, The plus side of those injuries is NOW we will be deeper. more experienced and better prepared to absorb losses along the DL......IF/WHEN injuries do occur
The Pats lost a lot of that last season -- and every season before that that I can remember. This season will be the same, I (pessimistically but realistically) predict.
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