James Sanders

[Mack Herron]

I thought last night was his best game as he was a force early in both the run and pass. While he has been steady all year, I think he took a step forward last night in distinguishing himself as a big play guy (perfect timimng on the tackle in the backfield, and great hit causing the fumble on the defensive TD). Thoughts?

 

[Mooch]

I thought last night was his best game as he was a force early in both the run and pass. While he has been steady all year, I think he took a step forward last night in distinguishing himself as a big play guy (perfect timimng on teh tackle in the backfield, and great hit causing the fumble on the defensive TD). Thoughts?

Sanders was a human missile last night. He's really starting to find his niche in this defense. I like his game quite a bit. Certainly much more versatile at FS than Geno.

 

[Slagathor]

I thought last night was his best game as he was a force early in both the run and pass. While he has been steady all year, I think he took a step forward last night in distinguishing himself as a big play guy (perfect timimng on teh tackle in the backfield, and great hit causing the fumble on the defensive TD). Thoughts?

Couldn't agree more. Stay hurt Eugene.

 

[BradyToMoss]

I agree, Sanders has been having a solid year and last night's game shows he's on the verge of taking his game to the next level. One more year for Rodney next season and I think it will be safe to hand the keys over to James and Meriweather for 09.

 

[skri65]

Completely agree. We really struggled to maintain a good safety lineup a couple years ago (Mike Stone anyone?) and it looks like our future is set for that position.

And yes, Sanders had a fabulous game. Great tackle in the backfield in the beginning of the game, and a fine forced fumble..in addition to the pass defended. Overall an impressive job, looks like he's coming into his own on this team!

 

[BelichickFan]

It was good to see. Very good. I've said several times that Sanders plugs the hole at his position fine but doesn't show up at the ball too often making a difference - last night he showed up at the ball a lot better. If we're lucky, he and Meriweather may be our next duo at Safety although Rodney looks like he has at least another year left in him right now.

 

[sieglo]

Stay hurt Eugene.

Hopefully you're not serious.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

BB might just put Geno on IR if he needs a roster spot and if the rest of the safetys stay healthy. He's got Sanders playing at a high level, Rashad Baker substituting well and maybe even Merriweather developing. He won't 'cut' Geno for a roster spot because then he wouldn't get possible draft compensation should he sign elsewhere next season.

 

[ALP]

I agree, Sanders has been having a solid year and last night's game shows he's on the verge of taking his game to the next level. One more year for Rodney next season and I think it will be safe to hand the keys over to James and Meriweather for 09.

i totally agree....

i had thought though that meriweather would be the FS and sanders the SS....now that sanders is doing so good as a FS, meriweather may have to replace rodney after next year...



eugene, after a huge paycut, will be a back-up

 

[patchick]

I agree, Sanders has been having a solid year and last night's game shows he's on the verge of taking his game to the next level. One more year for Rodney next season and I think it will be safe to hand the keys over to James and Meriweather for 09.

Psst...Sanders is a FA after 2008....

 

[RodThePat]

That play right in the beginning of the game when Sanders stormed into the Bills' backfield and tackled their RB for a loss reminded me of his cousin from Indianapolis.

It's nice to see he's making the transition from "solid contributor" to "playmaker".

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Psst...Sanders is a FA after 2008....

And the sun will leave the main sequence swelling up to become a Red Giant in just 5 billion years!

 

[BradyManny]

BB might just put Geno on IR if he needs a roster spot and if the rest of the safetys stay healthy. He's got Sanders playing at a high level, Rashad Baker substituting well and maybe even Merriweather developing.

Co-sign. Though that might just be me being sentimental and wanting to clear a spot for Troy.

 

[patchick]

And the sun will leave the main sequence swelling up to become a Red Giant in just 5 billion years!

Now now, I wasn't fretting...just responding to a post annointing Sanders and Meriweather as the starting tandem beginning in 2009. (It should have read Meriweather and Kenny Phillips. )

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Now now, I wasn't fretting...just responding to a post annointing Sanders and Meriweather as the starting tandem beginning in 2009. (It should have read Meriweather and Kenny Phillips. )

I know, I was making a futile attempt at humor.

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

Our Sanders starting to play like their Sanders.....

 

[patchick]

I know, I was making a futile attempt at humor.

Now there's your mistake. I never use humor unless it's required by law.