Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter [merged]

[NE_PATS_FAN_54]

In a minor move, the Patriots signed free-agent LB T.J. Slaughter to a contract today.

The 30-year-old Slaughter, who was a teammate of Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas at Southern Mississippi, did not play in the 2007 season. He has suited up for the Jaguars (2000-2003), Packers (2003), Ravens (2003-2004), Saints (2005) and 49ers (2006).

Slaughter projects as an inside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 alignment, and at this point, would likely be vying for a backup spot.

Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau finished the season as starters at inside linebacker. Both were in the final year of their contracts. The addition of Slaughter should not impact the potential returns of Bruschi and Seau.

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/5121/

http://www.tjslaughter.com/

 

[Wildo7]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

Is this a sign that Bruschi or Seau is definitely going to retire now?

 

[primetime]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

TJ Slaughter... he was in for tryouts sometime during the year, wasn't he? Maybe around the time they signed Chad Brown?

 

[Wildo7]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

Lol. He's got a scary mugshot and his name sounds like an American Gladiator. Maybe next season will be the real "eff you" tour and the Pats just try and kill people.

 

[#12]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

TJ Slaughter... he was in for tryouts sometime during the year, wasn't he? Maybe around the time they signed Chad Brown?

Yea, he worked out earlier in the year, in Dec i think...there was a thread
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/showthread.php?t=71510&highlight=slaughter

 

[#12]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

Lol. He's got a scary mugshot and his name sounds like an American Gladiator. Maybe next season will be the real "eff you" tour and the Pats just try and kill people.

lol I'm not feeling his mustache at all...its a scary sight

 

[captain stone]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

Little ado about nothing. If anything, Slaughter may compete for Izzo's spot. He's a STer, nothing more.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

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lol I'm not feeling his mustache at all...its a scary sight

Yeah, it actually makes the Welkstache look good.

 

[ne5patsfan4]

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seau sounded like he wanted anoter shot,
if bruschi hangs it up its going to be real sad.
but this siging means nothing slaughter isnt going to be a starter,
hope fully we can pick up a good inside linebacker in the draft or FA

 

[Disco Volante]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

I just can't see Bruschi and Seau of all people ending their football careers like this.

And I really hope they don't.

 

[RobAllan]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

This shouldn't have anything to do with Bruschi or Seau.

On a side note--

Dear BB,

Linebackers under 30 exist.

kthx

LOL

 

[#12]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

Yeah, it actually makes the Welkstache look good.

So true...

 

[Chuck.U.Farley]

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Damn dude looks like DEBO from friday thats my bike punk!

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

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lol I'm not feeling his mustache at all...its a scary sight

Whats the matter?

I don't get it.

Who is that in your avatar?

She is kinda hot...

 

[Remix 6]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

Damn dude looks like DEBO from friday thats my bike punk!

except Debo was a giant..Slaughter is 5"11 233

 

[#12]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

Whats the matter?

I don't get it.

Who is that in your avatar?

She is kinda hot...

the right out of the nose look, im just not feeling....

http://www.tjslaughter.com/

but hey if he can play, or is a positive contribution i'll learn to love it

and my avatar is none other than Ms. Beyonce...

 

[tatepatsfan]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

I don't think this affects whether Bruschi or Seau come back. He will be a backup/ST player.

 

[mgteich]

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Camp fodder

 

[Tyler.Durden]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

He has a pro bowl name with a pewee game

 

[Jimke]

Re: Pats sign LB T.J. Slaughter

This shouldn't have anything to do with Bruschi or Seau.

On a side note--

Dear BB,

Linebackers under 30 exist.

kthx

LOL

There is a very good reason the Pats sign players 30 and above. $$$