Ian

In this thread feel free to discuss who you feel will be this year's surprise defensive impact player. Obviously as I mentioned in the other thread guys like Chandler Jones come to mind, but try and be creative and think of other guys who very quietly could end up being someone who make other guys around him better. Be creative with your answers, and feel free to debate the responses in this thread.

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102 Pat

Alfonzo Denard gets my pick for the defence. I guess it all depends how much playing time he gets. I get the feeling he'll make an impact at some point this season.

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This offseason, it's almost like Belichick is saying, "I'm never going to let that happen again."

Mike Reiss 7/19/12

mgteich

Scott.......

Armchair Quarterback

1. Ebner
2. Dennard
Distant 3rd. Forston

doesntmatter1

I feel in my gut that spikes is going to miss a game or two at some point and mike rivera will see some considerable amount of snaps in his place and keep this train moving.

Elijah

Tavon Wilson. Chung is obviously going to miss more than his fair share of games and this guy will take advantage.

I think Gregory will be even better than Wilson but I'm not going to call any starter a surprise impact player.

mrscruff

Like mgteich I think Scott could flash like Mark Anderson did last year. He has the quickness, and if the Patriots can get the O to fire out of the gate and jump out into an early lead, there will be plenty of pass rush opportunities. If Chandler Jones can draw double teams like he did in pre-season, I expect the sacks and disruptions to come from the opposite flank. Ninko would be my second choice here.

Honorable Mentions:
Similarly Forston could make a splash as he has a quick first step and could be given an opportunity as an interior rusher when the Pats are in nickel while Myron Pryor is on PUP.

In the secondary, I am hoping the Steve Gregory can be a stabilizing force, and though I don't expect many highlight plays, his impact could be the most beneficial.

And oh yeah, I forgot to mention.... predictions are not my strong point!

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Gostkowski for 3

vince wilfork.

resdubwhite

hope Chandler Jones

I know. 1st rd pick and all that.

robbomango

1. Dowling
2. Ebner