Mt. Cody dropping

[BillBelichickFan79]

I would take Pennington as our backup in a heartbeat. Veteran who knows how to manage the game, has great accuracy, and just wants to win. He's a class act.

He doesn't have the greatest arm strength but that is overblown. Great accuracy and good decision making is most important IMO, and he has both of those.

 

[VJCPatriot]

Yep, it's crazy.

Did he just suggest trading Brady for CHAD PENNINGTON!
Seriously... lay off the drugs dude.

As for Cody, he's not going to be an upgrade over Wilfork.
Wilfork is a proven stud. That's a guy you keep. The NT is the bedrock of the defense.

The Pats need a defensive end to replace Seymour, not another NT that they need to train up. Brace is already the designated 'understudy' at NT and Pryor might even be ahed of him on that understudy list.

 

[Canadian Patriot 84]

I'm not against drafting Cody, but not if it means replacing Wilfork, that's a giant down grade that will set the defense back 2-3 years.

CP

 

[Ochmed Jones]

As for Cody, he's not going to be an upgrade over Wilfork.
Wilfork is a proven stud. That's a guy you keep. The NT is the bedrock of the defense.

Your "bedrock" NT got blown off the ball on the first play of the game.

Why is Mt. Cody better than Wilfork, because Mt.Cody does not get blown off the ball by lowly double teams.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I would take Pennington as our backup in a heartbeat. Veteran who knows how to manage the game, has great accuracy, and just wants to win. He's a class act.

He doesn't have the greatest arm strength but that is overblown. Great accuracy and good decision making is most important IMO, and he has both of those.

I agree. I would feel much better with Pennington as a backup to Brady.

 

[Taxed in Maine]

Your "bedrock" NT got blown off the ball on the first play of the game.

Why is Mt. Cody better than Wilfork, because Mt.Cody does not get blown off the ball by lowly double teams.

No presence at RDE, Green is a good role player. He cannot hold up as a starter at that position. With no concern for that position, the offense can focus on removing the best player from the play.

This team needs a DE and an OG. Those are the two greatest need right now. With a young OLB right behind them.
If they address one or two of those during FA and/or Wilfork walks, then I may entertain another high pick for a NT.

In the mean time I think you should start saving up some money. You've got about 3 months to save enough money to buy a new TV. You're going to need one when you throw yours out the window when the Pats pass on Cody.

 

[furley]

I think Washington is changing to a 3-4 next season, so the opportunities for Wilfork keep opening up. I remember when there were only a few teams playing that formation.

Besides Terrence Cody, what about Dan Williams? Problem. If you don't draft him in the first round, he won't last long enough in the second round. Again, nose tackles are in demand now.

 

[everlong]

Denver - from Chicago^ (7-9)
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Pittsburgh (9-7)
Atlanta^ (9-7)

There are a ton of teams picking between ten and our pick that could grab him. I doubt he'll fall to 22.

 

[mgteich]

I expect both Cody and Williams to be gone in the top 20.

 

[JackBauer]

Why is Mt. Cody better than Wilfork, because Mt.Cody does not get blown off the ball by lowly double teams.

You mean the guy who has never taken a snap in the NFL?

 

[Ochmed Jones]

You mean the guy who has never taken a snap in the NFL?

Absolutely! I have never seen anyone play the nose and eat double and triple teams like this kid does and does with ease.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I think Washington is changing to a 3-4 next season, so the opportunities for Wilfork keep opening up. I remember when there were only a few teams playing that formation.

Besides Terrence Cody, what about Dan Williams? Problem. If you don't draft him in the first round, he won't last long enough in the second round. Again, nose tackles are in demand now.

Al Woods of LSU could be a late round 3-4 NT type. But just like Brace is learning now, he will have to learn to stay low. Low man wins.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I expect both Cody and Williams to be gone in the top 20.

What happened to Mt Cody dropping? Does this mean McClain is dropping?

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I think Washington is changing to a 3-4 next season, so the opportunities for Wilfork keep opening up. I remember when there were only a few teams playing that formation.

Besides Terrence Cody, what about Dan Williams? Problem. If you don't draft him in the first round, he won't last long enough in the second round. Again, nose tackles are in demand now.

Haynesworth could play the nose, he would be awesome on the nose.

 

[furley]

Do Myron Pryor and Darryl Richard have potential at nose tackle? Or are they being thought of longterm more as defensive ends. They're too heavy, though.

Damn Ron Brace...

 

[Nonentity]

Your "bedrock" NT got blown off the ball on the first play of the game.

Why is Mt. Cody better than Wilfork, because Mt.Cody does not get blown off the ball by lowly double teams.

College double teams. Hardly the same as double teams from two players of NFL caliber. Which in itself isn't the same as a double team from two players of NFL playoff caliber.

I'm not a football technique expert, but if you're going to correct me then please give your reasoning:

First play of the game is always going to be tricky, especially in the trenches. I'm thinking of things like hand position, special moves, footwork, body angles and positions.

Did Wilfork get obliterated? Yes, he did. Is this a regular thing for him? Hardly...

Haynesworth could play the nose, he would be awesome on the nose.

Haynesworth is the perfect 3-technique tackle. He shouldn't play the nose in a 3-4, it doesn't suit him in the slightest. The guy is 6'6, meaning that that the opposing linemen will generally be able to get underneath him and drive him off the ball. Casey Hampton is 6'1, Vince Wilfork is 6'2, Kelly Gregg is 6'0. I will concede however, in that in my research I found that both Kris Jenkins and Shaun Rogers are 6'4...and both weigh 350lbs plus.

Is it really worth Haynesworth putting on all that weight? To match their build he'd need to add about 30lbs, I don't think he has the right build at the moment. You don't see any skinny nose tackles. Surely it's a crazy idea. It'd make far more sense, in a 3-4, to treat like him like Haloti Ngata and line him up at DE on regular downs.

 

[BelizePats]

Cody aint dropping boys and girls. This is just the OP's hope or wish, based on absolutely nothing concrete. As Ochmed said, that must mean the McLain is also dropping???

 

[JoeShmoe]

Ron Brace says hi

From WalMart where he'll likely be after Training Camp

 

[PowerRunRevival]

Size can't be taught, technique can. If Cody is available for any of our second round picks I think we have to pounce on him.

 

[mgteich]

So nice of you to be willing to draft Cody 20 places after the spot ihe is likely to be picked.

Size can't be taught, technique can. If Cody is available for any of our second round picks I think we have to pounce on him.