Meriweather to be cut or traded speculation (merged many times) - New England Patriots Forums

DefenseRules · 08-15-2011, 05:24 PM

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Longtime starter Brandon Meriweather didn't take all the first-team reps. He was replaced by second-year player Sergio Brown at times.

The shuffle came on the same day the Patriots were scheduled to work out veteran free agents Darren Sharper and Renaldo Hill, and one week after the team made a contract offer to safety Dashon Goldson, who eventually re-signed with the 49ers.

It might mean nothing in the long run. I just thought that the team needed more depth at safety. But maybe the coaching staff is concerned about the performance/production at the safety position. It might be something to keep an eye on for the rest of camp.

***sbpatfan*** · 08-15-2011, 05:35 PM

Why only pick out Meriweather? Reiss mentions that Brown replaced Chung to play with Brandon also. That wasn't directed at you, but I know that's what everyone will do.

***Joker*** · 08-15-2011, 05:38 PM

I just posted a link up top to the BB interview on air this afternoon.BB and Bruschi cover this topic as well as a whole bunch of other questions raised by fans....BB explains WHY he does things like this.....it's about 20 minutes long but it's worth listening to

patriot lifer · 08-15-2011, 05:39 PM

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It might mean nothing in the long run. I just thought that the team needed more depth at safety. But maybe the coaching staff is concerned about the performance/production at the safety position. It might be something to keep an eye on for the rest of camp.

They might be planning on taking a closer look at Brown over the next couple weeks to determine if he can be their #4 safety or not. He's undrafted and only in his second year. It might be worth placing some extra stress on him and see how he responds. The fact that Sanders is sitting out for so many practices is a little concerning, but he's at least on the field (per Bedard), just not in pads.

They also might want to want to send Meriweather a message. Who knows?

***Gwedd*** · 08-15-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker

I just posted a link up top to the BB interview on air this afternoon.BB and Bruschi cover this topic as well as a whole bunch of other questions raised by fans....BB explains WHY he does things like this.....it's about 20 minutes long but it's worth listening to

You betcha! I'm listening to it as I type this.

DefenseRules · 08-15-2011, 05:43 PM

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They might be planning on taking a closer look at Brown over the next couple weeks to determine if he can be their #4 safety or not. He's undrafted and only in his second year. It might be worth placing some extra stress on him and see how he responds. The fact that Sanders is sitting out for so many practices is a little concerning, but he's at least on the field (per Bedard), just not in pads.

They also might want to want to send Meriweather a message. Who knows?

They are thin at safety. Thats what concerns me. Merriweather does seem to have a bullseye on him lately when it comes to the media. I don't think his game is that bad. He's alright.

***Sciz*** · 08-15-2011, 05:43 PM

Rich Smith (@ALLsportsINTEL) on Twitter
Says pats are expected to make an offer to Sharper. Bye Meriweather?

DefenseRules · 08-15-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker

I just posted a link up top to the BB interview on air this afternoon.BB and Bruschi cover this topic as well as a whole bunch of other questions raised by fans....BB explains WHY he does things like this.....it's about 20 minutes long but it's worth listening to

I was fortunate enough to listen to it earlier. Great stuff.

DefenseRules · 08-15-2011, 05:46 PM

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Rich Smith (@ALLsportsINTEL) on Twitter
Says pats are expected to make an offer to Sharper. Bye Meriweather?

Wow, no love for Meriweather. I don't think he's going anywhere, IMO. We need depth at safety.

patriot lifer · 08-15-2011, 05:55 PM

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They are thin at safety. Thats what concerns me. Merriweather does seem to have a bullseye on my him lately when it comes to the media. I don't think his game is that bad. He's alright.

We do seem to be a bit thin, but if Sanders comes back healthy for week 1, and if we have Chung and BM healthy, then that's a good 3 safeties. At that point we're looking for a #4 guy, who is also a big ST contributor. Brown was that last year, except he was the #5 (albeit with Page hurt for a good portion of the season).

With 90 players in camp, we should have more safeties. Even if it was 80 players, we should have more than 4.