How much did they spend on McCourty Cousin? Average salary.....$9.5mm. I think you would have to honestly say he was mediocre this year. We are all homers but Weddle is a better Safety. I am saying in tandem this might be great. Who on this forum would say McCourty was worth $9.5mm this year?
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I know some fans only look at INTs when evaluating DBs, but there really is a lot more to it than that.
I thought we had a pretty good year in the secondary despite losing a future first-ballot HOFer. Logan Ryan's emergence as a quality player wasn't by accident though; McCourty was a huge factor in that.
The 2014 Patriots pass D gave up 3,837 yards, 24 TDs vs. 16 INTs, and 6.2 YPA.
The 2015 Patriots pass D gave up 3,852 yards, 24 TDs vs. 12 INTs, and 6.0 YPA.
Subtract HOFer Revis, add in a former UDFA who had a hell of a year, an improved Chung, and a kid everyone wanted to run out of town at the beginning of the season.
McCourty did a hell of a lot more than roam center field like last season. With all the changes to the team, he ended up playing a lot more coverage than usual which allowed BB to use Harmon more and minimize Chung's weaknesses.
If people don't think McCourty was worth $9.5M though, fine, I understand. I can accept that. I just don't understand how in the same argument, you can argue for acquiring Weddle, who cost the Chargers $8M and did even worse. It's like someone telling me it's healthier to drink diet Coke, then ordering a double Big Mac and supersizing their fries and drink. I really don't know what to make of that.