cupofjoe1962

Richard Seymour has not been the same player since hurting his MCL in
2005 playing fullback.

I tivo all of the Pats games and re-watch them to key on various plays
and players performances.

Seymour was never a stat guy, but he did create havoc for offensive
lineman.

He is no longer the dominant player of 2002, 2003, & 2004.

He made the pro-bowl in 2006, but I feel it was based on past reputation than play on the field.

He is signed through 2009.

If his play does not improve, will the Pats give him another contact?
He is not the "take less to play for the Pats" type of guy.

History would let me believe that Pioli and Belichick may try to move
Seymour, but then again he is a Belichick favorite.

IcyPatriot

I think he needs the Jr. Seau workout

He has become slower than Brady and that's pretty bad.

RayClay

Seymour showe some good quickness in the playoffs, making a hit, then turning around to tip the pass.

I don't think he was putting all his weight on the knee though.

Certainly another year should make a lot of difference. Hope it's not a chronic problem.

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chrisfx811

I've been wondering what the FO/staff is considering doing with him as well.

It strikes me as a situation somewhat similar to Dwight Freeney.
Great player who eats up a good chunk of $$$, but can't usually play a full season.

Iirc, Freeney eats up more $$$, and misses more games, however it also seems like he can go full tilt more in the games that he does play.

Maybe I'm completely crazy, and I'm sure some will think so, but I wonder if Big Sey is going to be worth the $$$ for the next 2-3 years

signbabybrady

I would say the best answer would probably be to revisit this next year. He has had lots of medical problems and bad decisions with this injury and he was still feeling the effects this year. He know has a full offseason to heal it even more but most important he has a full offseason to strengthin it and work on areas that he may have neglected to lack of mobility in his leg.

If he does not bounce back next year with a monster season than I think he will have to take less than top dlinemen money to stay. You would still have a year left to negotiate this and he may be more than willing to talk because players don't like being on a one year deal.

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Patriot Missile

Love the guy and what he brings to the team when healthy....but imo he was the worst signing in recent memory. Jarvis Green was a more than adequete replacement at a fraction of the cost. Green,Warren and Wilfork were more than good enough to hold the fort.

chrisfx811

I agree that next year will be a make or break year for Seymour. Plenty of time to get in shape. work on regaining what he's been missing, and give it a good run.

satz

He is only 28 what is wrong here. He played hurt all of last season.He has a hugh brace and was taking a beating.

He has improved and also mind this ,, in our system a DE play is make the OLB make plays.
AD came up real strong in the playoff and yet the DE who does his job has to be dealt with .

if he leave the jets and parcel are going to love him

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captain stone

Q: Will Seymour ever be 100% again?

A: Sure, just as soon as his contract is set to expire. Just a coincidence, right?

If he does not have a Pro Bowl-caliber season in '08, or is not willing to play for significantly less in 2010 and beyond, then the FO should release him before the '09 season. The savings could be much better spent elsewhere.

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

Your still giving excuses for Seymour's dissapointing seasons since 2005 because of his leg injury?

Please don't be naive or too homerish to not believe that Seymour got his contract that he wanted which included big dollars and now his intensity level has gone downhill - He is not the same player and the sporadic injuries over 3 years is just an excuse,IMO he really is not that great of a DL anymore - these pre-2004 days appear to be over.

Face it - Seymours leg is most likely in decent shape now in 3 years during the games that he actually was healthy enough to play in - IMO He is just overated anymore and even Jarvis Green is better at the position,How many sacks or major pressure or tackles/assists has Seymour gotten when he was playing and not on the injured list in the past 3 years?,I am sure you will find those stats amazingly bad.

When Seymours contract expires in a few years unless he takes a pay cut then no way is he still here beyond that.

Stop using injury excuses please,If Seymour was not good enough 'health wise' to be on the field BB would not have put him out there just for the sake of it.

Besides he is making a boatload of money and not producing when he IS playing,Excuses for one of the highest paid players in the NFL is simply ridiculous.