Dominique Easley - what it could mean.

For those that are complaining about the spot we drafted Easley in rather than the player, this is a good point:

Reason I understood #Patriots decision to stay in 1st/take Dom Easley: If he has to sit out this year, he still has 4 years left on deal.

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https://twitter.com/BrendanLeister/status/464758194724945920

Can morph in and out of 4-3, 3-4, 5-2 and even 6-1 fronts without a personnel change, can match up against 3 WR sets and most importantly: the best 11 players are on the field at the same time.

Single high safety with McCourty then you have aggressive press man with the 3 corners.

Big-T said:

Do away with the need for a SS & another LB, the oft-mentioned (by me ) 5-2-4 base defense is now pretty much set for starters:​

Ninkovich-Kelly-Wilfork-Easley-Cha. Jones
Mayo-Collins
Revis-Dennard-McCourty-Browner​

Can morph in and out of 4-3, 3-4, 5-2 and even 6-1 fronts without a personnel change, can match up against 3 WR sets and most importantly: the best 11 players are on the field at the same time.

Single high safety with McCourty then you have aggressive press man with the 3 corners.

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I really want them to add Kevin Pierre-Louis' speed and explosion now. I think it's the one missing piece now, a run and hit guy that can play at safety or linebacker. A poor man's Shazier.

It is a good point but if true the return on investment if reduced by 20% making the value questionable.

Lets hope he is healthy and can contribute this season.

manxman2601 said:

For those that are complaining about the spot we drafted Easley in rather than the player, this is a good point:

https://twitter.com/BrendanLeister/status/464758194724945920

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manxman2601 said:

For those that are complaining about the spot we drafted Easley in rather than the player, this is a good point:



https://twitter.com/BrendanLeister/status/464758194724945920

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I doubt he has to miss much, if any, time. He got injured pretty early in the season last year.

reflexblue said:

Any time you tear someting and have to have surgery i doubt its going to be stronger.

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On this point: TJ surgery is largely widely to strengthen the elbow, it's become so successful that many HS pitchers are getting it at the first sign of UCL weakness. Not saying ACL surgery is on this level because it isn't, but the above point is incorrect.

Love the pick, love the upside, love his motor and first step and he'll add versatility to the defense. Jones, Collins and Easley finally give the Pats the kind of aggressive push the Pats have needed since the days of Seymour and McGinest.

It means we won't have Jake Bequette to kick around any more.

ACL recovery ain't what it used to be. See Adrian Peterson, Wes Welker.

manxman2601 said:

I really want them to add Kevin Pierre-Louis' speed and explosion now. I think it's the one missing piece now, a run and hit guy that can play at safety or linebacker. A poor man's Shazier.

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I agree, and I'd be fine if they took him (or Christian Kirksey) high enough to make the "REACH!" crowd turn purple.

hambone1818 said:

On this point: TJ surgery is largely widely to strengthen the elbow, it's become so successful that many HS pitchers are getting it at the first sign of UCL weakness. Not saying ACL surgery is on this level because it isn't, but the above point is incorrect.

Love the pick, love the upside, love his motor and first step and he'll add versatility to the defense. Jones, Collins and Easley finally give the Pats the kind of aggressive push the Pats have needed since the days of Seymour and McGinest.

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in tommy john surgery the tendon from the opposite elbow is transplanted to replace the damaged one. So your replacing the damage tendon with one that hasn't been abused. Your not 'strengthening the tendon/ elbow. In an acl your not replacing the damaged ligament with one that is in better condition.

patchick said:

I agree, and I'd be fine if they took him (or Christian Kirksey) high enough to make the "REACH!" crowd turn purple.

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Yup. if he's our rnd 3 pick I wouldn't be disappointed. Kirksey is a more conventional linebacker but is another great choice.

RayClay said:

ACL recovery ain't what it used to be. See Adrian Peterson, Wes Welker.

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Not only do players recover faster they recover healthier. This almost seems illogical but its quite common among doctors and physical therapists now that some players (especially younger ones) are almost benefitting from having these injuries so young.

There was a article written not to long ago maybe a year or so ago saying that pitches are now questioning whether they should have premptive Tommy John surgery to stregthen their pitching shoulders prolonging their careers.

It almost sounds too crazy to believe but medical science has come a long way.

reflexblue said:

in tommy john surgery the tendon from the other elbow is used to replace the damaged one. So your replacing the damage tendon with one that hasn't been abused. Your not 'strengthening the tendon/ elbow. In an acl your not replacing the damaged ligament with one that is in better condition.

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Missed this post. I need to find you an article to read

VrabelJr said:

I don't hold his torn ACLs against him at all, especially not his first torn ACL. What was he, 18 or 19 years old when the first tear happened? You heal quick at that age and he might even be better for it. The most recent tear is more concerning but I think he will be OK, and to be around 90% (Easley's words, not mine) after a surgery in October is incredible.

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On top of which, Dr. Andrews operated on Easley's 2nd ACL tear and most probably looked at his first, and as you know, Dr. Andrews has a history with the Patriots (he also operated on Gronk). So most likely the Patriots sought his input on the health of Easley's knees before making the pick.

I just love how BB has the balls to pick a player with an injury question mark after a season replete with so many injuries.

SeanBruschi54 said:

Not only do players recover faster they recover healthier. This almost seems illogical but its quite common among doctors and physical therapists now that some players (especially younger ones) are almost benefitting from having these injuries so young.

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One big risk with ACL recovery is that athletes unintentionally favor their good leg, overstressing it and putting that knee in jeopardy. For better or worse, Easley has already gone down that road and no longer has a good leg to overstress.

PP2 said:

On top of which, Dr. Andrews operated on Easley's 2nd ACL tear and most probably looked at his first, and as you know, Dr. Andrews has a history with the Patriots (he also operated on Gronk). So most likely the Patriots sought his input on the health of Easley's knees before making the pick.

I just love how BB has the balls to pick a player with an injury question mark after a season replete with so many injuries.

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The value was just too good to pass up. I have full faith in Andrews with no matter who he operates on.

PP2 said:

On top of which, Dr. Andrews operated on Easley's 2nd ACL tear and most probably looked at his first, and as you know, Dr. Andrews has a history with the Patriots (he also operated on Gronk). So most likely the Patriots sought his input on the health of Easley's knees before making the pick.

I just love how BB has the balls to pick a player with an injury question mark after a season replete with so many injuries.

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If Dr. Andrews gave the Patriots any information about Easly's medical history/status, he would be in serious violation of HIPPA law.

patchick said:

One big risk with ACL recovery is that athletes unintentionally favor their good leg, overstressing it and putting that knee in jeopardy. For better or worse, Easley has already gone down that road and no longer has a good leg to overstress.

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Perfect! He blew them both out so now he can start fresh without favoring either!

Stupid question but is Easley a DE or DT?