I like that we have some LB depth now with Ayers and Casillas. I don't think that a blockbuster starting LB was what we needed. Nickel will be the most used package anyway.
I seriously doubt that his finger injury is severe.. otherwise he would have been send to IR the same way that Buchanan has been.
I think BB is very pleased with where he is and plans with him.. his snaps are rising compared to previous years, he has been part of nickle packages until his injury..
I don't think he will go anywhere.. unless some kind of bigger set back happened..
Greg Auman @gregauman18 mins18 minutes ago
Bucs are getting a fifth-rounder in 2015 from Patriots for LB Jonathan Casillas and a sixth-rounder in 2015.
Sounds worse than it is, of course, as we're probably only moving down 10 spots or less.
This is good. Veteran on a one-year deal who has won a Super Bowl who provides depth as a pass covering linebacker. I was hoping for a big thumper to bolster the run defense, but this is fine. He and Ayers provide the veteran depth that was not there at the beginning of the season. They can help out in spot duty against the Bronc-hosers and then have the bye two-week period to do some catch up.
I'm glad that they got something done and didn't make the team older or add another contract that would be a drag on 2015. as some were projecting.
Man, I hope not :/ That would be a big hit to the ST unit. Although maybe Bolden can pick up the slack. He made some plays on special teams this week. He is channeling larry izzo! I think I saw him take a dump on the side lines last game
This is good. Veteran on a one-year deal who has won a Super Bowl who provides depth as a pass covering linebacker. I was hoping for a big thumper to bolster the run defense, but this is fine. He and Ayers provide the veteran depth that was not there at the beginning of the season. They can help out in spot duty against the Bronc-hosers and then have the bye two-week period to do some catch up.
I'm glad that they got something done and didn't make the team older or add another contract that would be a drag on 2015. as some were projecting.
A JAG that is gimpy. Hope it's nothing more than a 7th-pick, or less...
"...Casillas, who has been with the New Orleans Saints (2009-2012) and Buccaneers (2013-2014), has played in 55 career regular-season games (15 starts). The 27-year-old has been slowed by a hamstring injury this season, playing in five games. "
"...At 6'1" and 227 pounds, Casillas is a good fit as an inside or weakside linebacker in the Patriots defense. For the Buccaneers, Casillas was playing mainly the strongside linebacker position, but he wasprojected to be the New Orleans Saints' starting weakside linebacker in 2010, following the departure of then-starter Scott Shanle, before he suffered a season-ending foot injury.
That wasn't the end of his injury history, either. Casillas was also placed on injured reserve with a knee injury near the end of the 2013 season."
A JAG that is gimpy. Hope it's nothing more than a 7th-pick, or less...
"...Casillas, who has been with the New Orleans Saints (2009-2012) and Buccaneers (2013-2014), has played in 55 career regular-season games (15 starts). The 27-year-old has been slowed by a hamstring injury this season, playing in five games. "
Patriots acquired OLB Jonathan Casillas from the Bucs in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
The Pats are also getting a sixth-rounder. Casillas technically started the first three games of the season, but managed just 109 snaps, and hadn't played a down since for one of the worst teams in the league. A veteran with 55 career appearances to his name, Casillas adds depth to the Pats' wounded linebacker corps, but should be limited to special teams and sub-package duties. Oct 28 - 3:59 PM
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