ropese

Less than 48 hours or so after PHI signed another OG Jake Scott, ranked very highly by PFF, the Pats signed this guy. Thoughts? Were the Pats even linked to Scott at any point.

MTM558

Pats were just looking for a cheap stopgap in case Mankins or Connolly can't go. We'd have Thomas and McDonald as our Guards and Petrus as depth.

His stay won't be more than a week or 2.

Big-T

Mankins or Connolly going to IR?

Heard of Petrus but don't know much about him.

ropese

I too am concerned they might shutdown Mankins.

patfanken

This signing doesn't speak well to the health of either Mankins or Connolly. I wouldn't be surprised if either or both wind up on IR before the week is up. With Thomas, McDonald and Cannon should be OK, but our depth just went down the crapper

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Marqui

Wonder what Waters is up to.

PATSYLICIOUS

I'd be happy if Mankins could be back for the stretch/playoffs. Would gladly take that right now.

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Petrus is interesting in that he has the measurables the Pats look for. He started 3 games for the Giants last year and the stats don't seem to indicate he was an issue. He started in the last 2 preseason games with the Pats so the coaches got a reasonable look at him (though the 4th preseason game is hardly a valid test). Mallet played with him in 2009 so I would imagine he added another perspective to the decision.

If Petrus does have to take the field, the Colts would be a good team to start out against. Their DL is fairly nonathletic and they tend to bring pressure from the edges, not the interior. Would really rather not see Petrus on the field Thanksgiving against the Jets...so if Mankins and/or Connolly need to heal up, this is the week to do it.

thenepatsrule

can he play corner back?

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