ILB Adam Seward [merged - old 2008 thread] - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

NE_PATS_FAN_54 · 03-05-2008, 06:23 PM

this is one of the guys reiss mentioned when going over all the possible free agent LB fits. before reiss mentioned him, i never heard of him. good call by reiss.

sebman2112 · 03-05-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Pa Patriot

Monty Beisel 2

What makes you say that? From what I've seen they are different in size and playing style. I'm not saying Seward will turn into the next Mike Vrabel (backup LB for Pitt who's become a star LB in NE), but I don't know why he has to automatically be the next Monty Beisel, either.

2007 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 55 | Key
Alert: T

Comment: Seward has good speed, agility and range. He is a high-motor player who gives max effort every snap. He has good instincts and tracks the ball well. He is an aggressive take-on player who attacks downhill and seems to relish collisions with a back or guard. He gets through trash easily when pursuing perimeter runs. He is a sound tackler. He times up his blitzes well. But Seward is a bit stiff and undisciplined against the pass. He sometimes gets a little upright when taking on blocks and gets knocked back. He doesn't change directions or react very quickly to ball carriers. He appears a bit lackadaisical in his pass drops. He bites hard on ball fakes and struggles to get back to his spot.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/playe...g?statsId=7325

bruinator · 03-05-2008, 06:24 PM

I was kind of hoping they would sign this kid and I was hoping for Pace as well but I'll be more than happy if we can get Gholston instead.

BPF · 03-05-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Volante

Not worth a 5th round pick.

Some people thought we gave up too much for Welker last year. At worst he will be a solid back up and ST's player, which is what you would expect from a 5th Rd pick in yr 1 anyway. From what I know about this guy, he would be a better fit in a 3-4. He is athletic, fast, rangy, smart, instinctive and a solid tackler whose motor is always going. He takes on G's well and is tough. He has good range and is agile on outside runs and he also doesn't get caught up in trash. He is a good blitzer as well. He strenghts are the Pats weaknesses at ILB.

BadMoFo · 03-05-2008, 06:28 PM

I say, give him a shot. Can't be any worse than our fifth round pick last year.

sebman2112 · 03-05-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BPF

Some people thought we gave up too much for Welker last year. At worst he will be a solid back up and ST's player, which is what you would expect from a 5th Rd pick in yr 1 anyway. From what I know about this guy, he would be a better fit in a 3-4. He is athletic, fast, rangy, smart, instinctive and a solid tackler whose motor is always going. He takes on G's well and is tough. He has good range and is agile on outside runs and he also doesn't get caught up in trash. He is a good blitzer as well. He strenghts are the Pats weaknesses at ILB.

Pretty much what I'm thinking too. He's playing out of his natural position in Carolina, and has more potential to develop in NE's system.

***betterthanthealternative*** · 03-05-2008, 06:35 PM

Someone please call the Pats offices and have them pay attention to this thread! Apparently they are considering a terrible idea.

tombonneau · 03-05-2008, 06:39 PM

Well, at least they are looking at LBs ... I actually wouldn't mind at all if the Pats returned to their roots of acquiring Cheap Free Agents Who Fit Their System. You know, the System that helped them win three Super Bowls.