Will the Patriots trade Matt Light?

[Kontradiction]

Thats what I would like to see as well. Maybe in 2011 Vollmer will move over to LT

That's what I'm thinking.

 

[RyanP421]

I hope the starting lineup is:
LT Vollmer, LG Light, C Koppen, RG Mankins, RT Kaczur

Backups, the best five of:
LeVoir, Connolly, Bussey, Wendell, Orhnberger, and two latter draft picks.
*Make one of the picks a second if Scar loves the guy*

Reasons:
1) You can't rebuilt a whole team in one year. Other areas of the team take precedence.
2) I really think you can run behind this line.
3) Brady never has to worry about his backside.
4) Scar has time to develop new lineman for 2011.

*Trading Light puts the offensive line behind the 8-ball and undermines the locker-room.*

What is it that makes people think Light can slide over to G and be as effective as he is at T? Leave Light at LT where he belongs, and let Vollmer stay at RT.. His time at LT will come.

Kazcur seems more suited to be a G anyway, so I say they try him at RG and also draft someone to compete with him.

 

[Kontradiction]

What is it that makes people think Light can slide over to G and be as effective as he is at T? Leave Light at LT where he belongs, and let Vollmer stay at RT.. His time at LT will come.

Kazcur seems more suited to be a G anyway, so I say they try him at RG and also draft someone to compete with him.

Likely the same thing that makes people think that Light can just slide over to RT after all of his years at LT.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Trade 'Light, keep Volllmer at LT, draft a RT.

 

[MrTibbs]

light? i doubt it

kaczur? possibly

we would first have to know what happens with neal, if he leaves, well have to know if kazcur can play gaurd....if he cant, well prob move him over, and draft a RT

however, not accounting for contract, i easily see teams giving up a 1st for Light....the guy is a pro bowl LT

Kazcur was just extended this season for 3 years I believe.

 

[Kontradiction]

Trade 'Light, keep Volllmer at LT, draft a RT.

We might already need a guard. Why sink another draft pick into a tackle this year when we can defer it into next season's draft? On top of that, Light is the best tackle on this team. Give Vollmer one more year and he'll be ready to assume the LT spot full time.

 

[patsinthesnow]

We might already need a guard. Why sink another draft pick into a tackle this year when we can defer it into next season's draft? On top of that, Light is the best tackle on this team. Give Vollmer one more year and he'll be ready to assume the LT spot full time.

Whatever keeps Kaczur out of the starting 5.

 

[Kontradiction]

Whatever keeps Kaczur out of the starting 5.

Neal is most likely gone next season. Even if he isn't, he certainly has not been dependable lately when it comes to staying in the starting line-up. Kaczur is more effective as a guard than as a RT. On top of that, he just got a three year extension and would most likely be a better option than a rookie. I'm fine with sliding him into the RG spot while Vollmer assumes the RT spot and deferring that pick into 2011 while we address bigger areas of need this offseason.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Neal is most likely gone next season. Even if he isn't, he certainly has not been dependable lately when it comes to staying in the starting line-up. Kaczur is more effective as a guard than as a RT. On top of that, he just got a three year extension and would most likely be a better option than a rookie. I'm fine with sliding him into the RG spot while Vollmer assumes the RT spot and deferring that pick into 2011 while we address bigger areas of need this offseason.

Sorry, I didnt know Kaczur can play RG. So this is your proposed line:

Light-Rookie-Koppen-Kaczur-Vollmer

It sounds like an improvement. What rookie though, Iupati?

 

[mgteich]

Do you really think a rookie and Kaczur are an improvement over Mankins and Neal?

Sorry, I didnt know Kaczur can play RG. So this is your proposed line:

Light-Rookie-Koppen-Kaczur-Vollmer

It sounds like an improvement. What rookie though, Iupati?

 

[javajunky]

I think that would be a bad line-up. Personally, I would like to see this:

Light - Mankins - Koppen - Kaczur/draft pick - Vollmer

I consider Vollmer and Light the team's two best run blockers. I trust them getting push and knocking men off the line. How many times on 3rd and short do we need to see our oline being pushed back before we say enough? I think its time to pair them up.

I also like the idea of both Light and Mankins surrounding Koppen. Koppen is at his best as a complimentary blocker, chipping and then going onto the second level. This means two guards who can handle the DTs of this league. Do you trust Kaczur to blow a man off the line?

Light and Mankins at guard will form a better pocket for Brady. Brady can now trust his backside and that the front of the pocket wont collapse. Brady will literally be able to see the rush and be able to step forward into his throws.

Vollmer - Light - Koppen - Mankins - Kaczar seem best.


Light - Age is now making him just a good left tackle. I feel he could be all-pro left guard for another five years at a much cheaper price than Mankins.

Mankins - He stonewalls the pass rush with the best of them, but he has the habit of whiffing once in a while. It safer for Brady for him to be on the right side.

 

[Kontradiction]

Do you really think a rookie and Kaczur are an improvement over Mankins and Neal?

At this point in Neal's career, it couldn't hurt. And no. I PITS, check out my earlier post to see my proposed line.

 

[HarkDawg]

kinda torn.......



I think Vollmer > Light at LT


From Vollmer's developmental standpoint..... I would.



but Light is still a good LT...... What could we get for him??


a nice 3 I would.... but Light also played with injury in a bum knee this year.




I am thinking trade him...... but not for something meaningless like a round 4 and on.


I am leaning towards trading him and adding youth.

 

[mcmurtry86]

Sorry, I didnt know Kaczur can play RG. So this is your proposed line:

Light-Rookie-Koppen-Kaczur-Vollmer

It sounds like an improvement. What rookie though, Iupati?

Why are you replacing Mankins with a rookie? Assuming there is no salary cap, he will be a RFA and a sure bet to be back (as well he should)

 

[patsinthesnow]

Why are you replacing Mankins with a rookie? Assuming there is no salary cap, he will be a RFA and a sure bet to be back (as well he should)

Sorry, I got confused earlier and forgot. Kontra said we need a RG, but:

Light-Mankins-Koppen-Kaczur-Vollmer

I dont see the need for a RG, unless for depth..?

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

I hope the starting lineup is:
LT Vollmer, LG Light, C Koppen, RG Mankins, RT Kaczur

Backups, the best five of:
LeVoir, Connolly, Bussey, Wendell, Orhnberger, and two latter draft picks.
*Make one of the picks a second if Scar loves the guy*

Reasons:
1) You can't rebuilt a whole team in one year. Other areas of the team take precedence.
2) I really think you can run behind this line.
3) Brady never has to worry about his backside.
4) Scar has time to develop new lineman for 2011.

*Trading Light puts the offensive line behind the 8-ball and undermines the locker-room.*

It's worth a look.

 

[VJCPatriot]

I can't imagine anyone giving up a first or second for Light. If there is, please do it.

I wonder if he'd fit in at guard. They tried him at right tackle in his rookie season and BB said it just wasn't a good fit for him, but if he could take over for Neal on the inside, that could be good. Plus his lack of quickness wouldn't be such a liability as he wouldn't be facing speed rushers. And in the event of injury, he could always slide back to left tackle.

I think that Light is a left side player. That is unfortunate, because Mankins is locked in at LG, so Light won't be replacing him anytime soon. If we could get a 2nd round or higher pick for Light then I would trade him. Otherwise we keep him for continuity and let him play out his contract. We should get a 3rd or 4th round comp pick for him when he signs with another team as a free agent.

 

[crowell33]

Light is in steady decline and has 1 yr left at $4.5 million base salary.

I'm not sure he can make the team and I am positive he is not worth his contract as a backup LT who can't play on the right side.

Very optimistic to think anyone would give up a 2nd rounder for Light. Even a 3rd rounder would be optimistic.

I'd say he is more likely to take a pay cut to remain with the team as a backup or simply get cut and sign elsewhere for less money.

This sounds right to me. A player Light's age, only signed for one season, is probably not worth more than a fourth. Can he play right guard if Neal retires?

 

[eagle eye]

I don't see any upside to trading Matt Light, he is a keeper for me. A lot more valuable to this team than he is given credit for.

 

[satz]

Thank god pats don`t think like some of the fans here .

some are saying vollmer is better than light already when vollmer played 5 games and then got injured and never the same.....

trade him and if vollmer does not himself preconcussion or gets more concussion then everyone is putting brady`s blind side on LeVoir.