SI: Pats could be on verge of signing Seau

[Pats726]

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I think Alexander is a lot better than Izzo at LB....but Alexander is IRed....Bruschi's injury..redd's...and Wood's is the reason...expereince will help!!

 

[Lansdowne]

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YES!!! About time!

 

[Lansdowne]

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I'm surprised Seau is interested. Pats are not exactly in contention right now.

I'm surprised as well, but he's back for what's effectively 4-8 games with a chance at a ring. He's been loyal to the Patriots as well, I think he said something to the extent of either he's back with the Pats or he stays retired.

 

[tombonneau]

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It never really made sense to me that they didn't have him on the team from the beginning. At this point, you have to wonder if the Colvin and (possible) Seau signings were made too late.

I agree. If they are good enough now, they were good enough 4 weeks ago. Can't help but think if either of them couldn't have made a play to help beat Jets (wouldn't have taken more than one play) ...

 

[BPF]

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Confirmed by Reiss, he's here: Seau in Foxborough today - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com

 

[JAYHAWKS34]

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Junior Seau on verge of signing with Patriots | FanNation

I guess this couldn't hurt, it was bound to happen anyways

 

[ALP]

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owww...bringing the old gang back...

 

[LloydBraun]

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As per the Globe, Seau's agent suspects he may sign by tomorrow.

This is great news. His energy alone should help the D. His coverage ability and blitzing abilities should also help.

 

[BelichickFan]

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This is great news. His energy alone should help the D. His coverage ability and blitzing abilities should also help.

Yeah, I'm guessing he's not here to "start" or to "be depth" but to play a specific role, possible on 3rd down and in the red zone.

 

[dtbrks]

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I'm surprised as well, but he's back for what's effectively 4-8 games with a chance at a ring. He's been loyal to the Patriots as well, I think he said something to the extent of either he's back with the Pats or he stays retired.

well, i hope these guys (seau and colvin) have something left in the tank.
The pats are far from a guaranteed playoff spot never mind a chance at a ring.

 

[unoriginal]

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I was listening to Pittsburgh AM sports radio on my way back from East Lansing on Sunday, caught the early part of the game before Detroit radio shouldered its way onto the amplitude.

Their color guy made a good point, that last year, with Bruschi and Seau, the Pats brought both their ILBs down over the guards before the snap to control the line of scrimmage, and this year, that wasn't happening, and the Steelers were running the ball much better against Guyton and Mayo.

Last year Seau was great at knifing that frontside A and B gap, either on run reads or via the blitz. He was very quick to the LOS. Mayo and Guyton tend to make their tackles yards downfield. I think now the Pats are trying to get some of that linebacker play back, now that Seau is healthy and fresh and it's turned into running season.

 

[SmokeShowin]

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Is Seau Back with the Pats? | NBC San Diego

 

[Lansdowne]

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well, i hope these guys (seau and colvin) have something left in the tank.
The pats are far from a guaranteed playoff spot never mind a chance at a ring.

This is true. At the same time, the outlook could look better by Week 17. The '05 Steelers were also 7-5 after Week 13 of their season, and we know how that turned out.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

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That's good to hear. Another experienced and proven body at LB can only help.

As long as he is in game shape, waiting till now might have been done for a purpose i.e. keeping him fresh for the stretch run.

Also Mayo is not used to a 16 game season and is seeing close to every snap in each game. This will keep him from wearing down.

 

[PATRIOT64]

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That's good to hear. Another experienced and proven body at LB can only help.

As long as he is in game shape, waiting till now might have been done for a purpose i.e. keeping him fresh for the stretch run.

Also Mayo is not used to a 16 game season and is seeing close to every snap in each game. This will keep him from wearing down.

Seau has no idea of how not to be in shape,even football game shape,He is a beast at keeping the body solid and hard - A 39 year old man in the body of a 25 year old.

He's in better shape than anyone in here and most elsewhere ..I can guarantee you that

Its his speed that is a problem

 

[WhiZa]

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The '05 Steelers were also 7-5 after Week 13 of their season, and we know how that turned out.

Same with the Giants last season, and they were ruled out in their first few games last year.

 

[dtbrks]

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This is true. At the same time, the outlook could look better by Week 17. The '05 Steelers were also 7-5 after Week 13 of their season, and we know how that turned out.

sure, anything can happen. First thing, win this weekend.
I have no doubt this team can go 4-0 and get into the playoffs if they play consistently. If they turn the ball over, drop passes, let other teams continue to convert third and longs, then that's another story.

Those two teams you quoted got their D kickin Arse the last 8 weeks (4 regular and 4 post season) so let's see what the D looks like with the new/old faces.

 

[ausbacker]

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The attitude and dynamic nature of play Junior brings has me excited about this. Imagine the amount Mayo and Guyton can learn from a true professional in Junior Seau.

I'm happy to have him back on this team.

Now if we can get AT back.. Rosie + Junior + AT = big game experience.

 

[PatsFan37]

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I'm surprised. By all accounts, Seau was happy surfing. He's made plenty of money, he's old to play a physical position, but he says he wants to take care of unfinished business.

That might make sense if the Pats were steaming to the playoffs, Brady was at the helm, and all they needed was Colvin and Seau to shore up the injuries at LB and put them over the top.

While it's still possible that the Patriots could go to the Superbowl, it's a long shot.

Did he miss football that much? Or is it the money?

 

[Sivy]

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I'm surprised. By all accounts, Seau was happy surfing. He's made plenty of money, he's old to play a physical position, but he says he wants to take care of unfinished business.

That might make sense if the Pats were steaming to the playoffs, Brady was at the helm, and all they needed was Colvin and Seau to shore up the injuries at LB and put them over the top.

While it's still possible that the Patriots could go to the Superbowl, it's a long shot.

Did he miss football that much? Or is it the money?

Maybe its a favor.