04-26-2008, 06:50 AM
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In the Starting Line-up
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Re: Biggest Contributers Available at 8-13
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Originally Posted by jeffbiologist
Your arguement again has to center on Albert. While we see RG as the "weakest link", if we got him we would most certainly shuffle the line....Light and Koppen stay, Mankins to RT?? Kick Kazcur inside to RG and put Albert at LG. Grooming him for LT next to Light...
There is no doubt that of the first rounders Albert could have the most to contribute year 1. NO WAY will a ILB from this class START in place of Bruschi on an undefeated team! He will be totally lost making the defensive calls.....Maybe he is worked into the rotation after the bye week.....
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I don't think the Patriots look at Mankins as a tackle. He's a guard, probably the best in the league, and Kaczur is a tackle. Line positions aren't necessarily interchangeable. Albert displays the potential to play tackle but won't automatically slot there; he's a natural guard.
As for LBs, the Patriots need two guys who play inside. Right now, the only natural ILB are Bruschi and Alexander. Thomas, Vrabel, and Hobson are all natural OLBs. Even if you think Seau will be coming back (I personally do), they're going to need another guy, whether it's on the middle or the outside (or both).
Last edited by primetime; 04-26-2008 at 06:51 AM..
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