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***mgteich*** · 10-31-2012, 10:27 PM

Derrick Martin is a top special teamer. Since Carpenter and Moore are gone, and Cole is nursing a hammy, then it makes sense to sign a special teamer.

Belichick preferred Rivera to Carpenter before. It's back to the decision earlier this season.
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What makes no sense to me is cutting Moore when Cole is injured. I must presume that McCourty is back to safety to start opposite Dennard, with Arrington as our nickel back, perhaps being replaced by Cole when he is healthy. Surely, neither Martin nor Williams are getting reps at corner. I've got to think that Moore is more valuable on the 53 than Williams, especially after the addition of the two special teamers.

***Brady_to_Moss*** · 10-31-2012, 10:36 PM

moore isn't very good...no big deal with this move at all

ATippett56 · 10-31-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

I must presume that McCourty is back to safety to start opposite Dennard, with Arrington as our nickel back, perhaps being replaced by Cole when he is healthy.

safety or cornerback?

harrylime70 · 10-31-2012, 10:40 PM

I have to say I'm a bit surprised at this move but I am hoping it signals a return to health for a few of our defensive backs. I know Moore wasn't great but I thought he was no worse than Arrington and filled in quite well against the Rams.

Just hope we can get all our DB's back and on the field.

ATippett56 · 10-31-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brady_to_Moss

moore isn't very good...no big deal with this move at all

Defensive secondary deja vu?

2011 Ras-I Dowling placed on IR
2012 Ras-I Dowling placed on IR

2011 Leigh Bodden cut during season
2012 Sterling Moore cut during season

Must be Halloween!

slam · 10-31-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

He's not serviceable as a nickel. He's not serviceable as a dime. He's not serviceable as a safety.

Is he serviceable in a house?
Is he serviceable with a mouse?
Is he serviceable here or there?
Is he serviceable anywhere?

***Sciz*** · 10-31-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ATippett56

2011 Leigh Bodden cut during season
2012 Sterling Moore cut during season

Well, I saw some speculation that Moore's knee injury might be negatively affecting him similarly to how Bodden's injury was affecting his play. Playing CB in the NFL is hard enough with two good legs.

PATSYLICIOUS · 10-31-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ATippett56

Defensive secondary deja vu?

2011 Ras-I Dowling placed on IR
2012 Ras-I Dowling placed on IR

2011 Leigh Bodden cut during season
2012 Sterling Moore cut during season

Must be Halloween!

Moore was also cut during 2011 season

***Brady_to_Moss*** · 10-31-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ATippett56

Defensive secondary deja vu?

2011 Ras-I Dowling placed on IR
2012 Ras-I Dowling placed on IR

2011 Leigh Bodden cut during season
2012 Sterling Moore cut during season

Must be Halloween!

dowling was a given..i said last year he was glass and i got crap

RayClay · 10-31-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PATSYLICIOUS

Moore was also cut during 2011 season

More than once, if i'm not mistaken.

I don't know about his injury, but i wouldn't be surprised if this is an attempt to get him on the practice squad. If he's eligible, that is.

I don't care what suckage people propose, we get injuries a lot and we're not exactly stocked with all pros in the secondary, nor are teams giving any away.