RhodyPatriot

Liked what I saw with all. Need a vet back-up QB and we're in good shape. Think our D will be much improved with the kids and a finally motivated Big $ey (contract is up in 2 years) and AD looking like he's ready to dominate.
Think this Pats team will be more similar to their Super Bowl lineage than last years team. Tougher defense and a more balanced run/pass ball control offense.

PATSNUTme

I will add Guyton and Redd. Both played well when in and showed that they have the talent.

Right now I think Izzo becomes one of the unkind cuts to keep one of those guys on the roster.

I'll also add that Crable suprised me by playing in coverage. It was one of the first things I noticed long before his pick.

BPF

If Aiken is seriously hurt I think Izzo makes it. But you're right on Guyton and Redd, we need to find someway to keep those guys around.

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PatsFanInVa

Noodle-arm? You could do worse for backup.

Coog548

The real winner; Chad Pennington....his phone could be going off with an offer to join a superbowl contending team..

patchick

Keeping my fingers crossed...

You know, it's been some years since a crop of Patriots rookies yielded so much to get excited about. The '06/'07 drafts were uncharacteristically lackluster, but this group looks tremendously talented.

Sicilian

Exactly my thoughts on Crable. I rewound a few plays where the ball never went near him, just because I noticed he was blanketing his man all the way down the field.

He's going to need to put on some weight, and of course one game against an incomplete Ravens offense isn't enough to say he's going to be great, but I was extremely impressed with the variety of skills he displayed last night.

As for the OP, I agree as well, and I would add Meriweather to that list as well. At least in the running game, he was making stops and seemed like a sure tackler. Tough to see how he was in coverage, but I saw a lot more decisiveness in him last night.

everlong

Although he didn't break one you can see why they love Slater.

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Sicilian

He needs to see the lanes better I think, but he has tremendous speed, that's for sure. I also thought he looked very smooth and sure handed in the passing game. Would be a pleasant surprise if he adds depth to our receivers.

PatsWickedPissah

Wasn't it Slater who dropped the pass when O'Connell was at the goal line????

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