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RelocatedPatFan · 06-10-2012, 08:04 PM

Not sure, but I've been a lucky fan since 2000 (and really since Kraft bought the team).

woolster22 · 06-11-2012, 12:07 AM

What don't I like about the line?
Vollmer has had injury histories with two different compounding areas, head and back. a bad back on a body that large cab be trouble enough, head injuries, well we have all seen the news lately...

Solder has the feet, question is can he bring the requisite anchor against a bull, and show some strength in the run game. Reports say he has bulked up, I'm sure this will help his cause. I'm just not sold until I can witness the fruits of his offseason labor.

Cannon looked great, hope he can keep it up.

Mankins had a short season and now a knee injury, isn't getting younger and has been over run in big games. Don't get me wrong he is a great player and the type to build a team around.

Waters has been "contemplating" retirement for how long now? Favre anyone? Is his head in it or is it a pay check?

I have also between clamoring for a big beast center for a while...that's what I see in the line. Granted it is a very good one, if there was going to be any improvement upon this offense, this is where I would look to upgrade. Keep in mind an "a+" line can make a "c" RB look "a-" and that "b-" passing game "b+".

where else would you realistically look at this team and feel that more talent is needed? The defense aquired numerous new toys through the draft, and a few interesting vet additions have brought some serious competition and depth into the skill positions.

The fact that Edelman (as much as I love the kid) is certainly on the bubble at best from our half ****ed, misinformed projections says enough about the state of both wr and db.

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ThatllMoveTheChains!!! · 06-11-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by woolster22

What don't I like about the line?
Vollmer has had injury histories with two different compounding areas, head and back. a bad back on a body that large cab be trouble enough, head injuries, well we have all seen the news lately...

Solder has the feet, question is can he bring the requisite anchor against a bull, and show some strength in the run game. Reports say he has bulked up, I'm sure this will help his cause. I'm just not sold until I can witness the fruits of his offseason labor.

Cannon looked great, hope he can keep it up.

Mankins had a short season and now a knee injury, isn't getting younger and has been over run in big games. Don't get me wrong he is a great player and the type to build a team around.

Waters has been "contemplating" retirement for how long now? Favre anyone? Is his head in it or is it a pay check?

I have also between clamoring for a big beast center for a while...that's what I see in the line. Granted it is a very good one, if there was going to be any improvement upon this offense, this is where I would look to upgrade. Keep in mind an "a+" line can make a "c" RB look "a-" and that "b-" passing game "b+".

where else would you realistically look at this team and feel that more talent is needed? The defense aquired numerous new toys through the draft, and a few interesting vet additions have brought some serious competition and depth into the skill positions.

The fact that Edelman (as much as I love the kid) is certainly on the bubble at best from our half ****ed, misinformed projections says enough about the state of both wr and db.

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The same logic you're using on the OL can be applied to both the WR, DB, and really any positions to make them appear to be a point of weakness. There are very few football players in the league who are among the best at their position, in their prime, and injury free, and there are zero teams that have one at every position. I think the OL will need a few draft picks thrown its way for depth and possibly upgrades if one of the kids doesn't pan out. The Pats have one of the best OL coaches in the league, a solid pool of talent, and haven't had a below average line in a decade; I find it difficult to not like it now and looking forward.