Patriots sign Tarell Brown

Good Tarell Brown porn here.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-the-nfls-best-cornerback-you-dont-know-about

mgteich said:

While I tend to agree, I do have a nitpick. I believe that Ryan has shown that he can be starter in a zone defense.

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Tarell Brown also started all of last season, until injured in the last 2 weeks, and was a team captain.

festy1986 said:

Am I supposed to be excited for a corner that went unsigned until just before training camp?

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Don't have to get excited but to act like him signing just before camp is a reflection on his talent is kind of daft. Brian Waters didn't sign until after training camp and he ended up being a Pro Bowler.

festy1986 said:

Am I supposed to be excited for a corner that went unsigned until just before training camp?

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You're not required to get excited about anything. But if you don't view this as a net positive to our odds of fielding a competent secondary this season, then I pity your lack of general life enthusiasm and wish mercy upon you from whatever deity (or the universe if you're an atheist) you happen to worship.

Sicilian said:

You're not required to get excited about anything. But if you don't view this as a net positive to our odds of fielding a competent secondary this season, then I pity your lack of general life enthusiasm and wish mercy upon you from whatever deity (or the universe if you're an atheist) you happen to worship.

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It’s kind of like waking up and realizing that a company that you own stock in diversified away a small amount of risk, slightly reducing its beta and marginally increasing its upside. I’m wicked excited.

WinstonSmith said:

It’s kind of like waking up and realizing that a company that you own stock in diversified away a small amount of risk, slightly reducing its beta and marginally increasing its upside. I’m wicked excited.

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Seriously, I got excited because my Dunks coffee this morning was made perfectly, so this news straight up made my day! I like the little things

Sicilian said:

You're not required to get excited about anything. But if you don't view this as a net positive to our odds of fielding a competent secondary this season, then I pity your lack of general life enthusiasm and wish mercy upon you from whatever deity (or the universe if you're an atheist) you happen to worship.

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Don't need to pity me at all. I'd never ask anyone to waste their time

Sicilian said:

Seriously, I got excited because my Dunks coffee this morning was made perfectly, so this news straight up made my day! I like the little things

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That is pretty key. Starting the day off with a bad cup of coffee is a very bad thing.

festy1986 said:

Don't need to pity me at all. I'd never ask anyone to waste their time

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I don't have a sense of how good/bad the new corners are going to be that have been brought in, but I am very happy with this signing because I felt we were thin in the cornerback group. I especially dislike being thin with the skinny players-cornerbacks and wide receivers going into.

I think we will be ok with this group and we need the financial flexibility to sign some of the guys coming due for their second contract.

robertweathers said:

That is pretty key. Starting the day off with a bad cup of coffee is a very bad thing.

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And the Dunkin Donuts drive thru is basically the coffee version of Russian Roulette.

Sicilian said:

And the Dunkin Donuts drive thru is basically the coffee version of Russian Roulette.

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Make the switch to Starbucks. I did a few months ago and haven't started the day with a bad cup of coffee yet.

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Sicilian said:

And the Dunkin Donuts drive thru is basically the coffee version of Russian Roulette.

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Big time.

However it is, "more probable than not" that you will get a good cup of coffee at D&Ds

KontradictioN said:

Make the switch to Starbucks. I did a few months ago and haven't started the day with a bad cup of coffee yet.

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I absolutely would, but there isn't one (surprisingly) located convenient to my commute. I could get up earlier and go, but I know that ain't happening.

JMC00 said:

Fletcher isn't that bad when you don't leave me on an island against #1 WRs, like the Eagles seemed to do a lot.

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I think BB keeps McClain for the slot and let's Brown, Fletcher, Cox, Roberts battle it out for two spots while Butler/Ryan are locks. IMO, Roberts upside wins out.

Sicilian said:

I absolutely would, but there isn't one (surprisingly) located convenient to my commute. I could get up earlier and go, but I know that ain't happening.

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Yeah I'm in a weird position where going to DD (which I used to prefer) would have taken me completely out of my way and, yet, you can't swing a dead fish without hitting a Starbucks. I began going to them out of convenience then I got hooked on the crack that they secretly sprinkle in their iced coffee.

This can't be bad - because with the unproven nature of what is on the roster today, another option is welcome. I am still in the "concerned about the CBs" corner and will be until one or two of those guys shows me something. With Revis/Browner I was confident. Revis' importance - IMO - was great, even though many on here enjoy bashing him. Screw the words he says - Revis can play.

Let's hope this signing pans out, that a few of the CBs turn out ok, and the front 7 is epic.

WinstonSmith said:

It’s kind of like waking up and realizing that a company that you own stock in diversified away a small amount of risk, slightly reducing its beta and marginally increasing its upside. I’m wicked excited.

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But beta only measures the risk that cannot be diversified. It doesn't consider risk due to idiosyncratic factors.

robertweathers said:

Good Tarrel Brown porn here.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-the-nfls-best-cornerback-you-dont-know-about

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This is a great article. For anyone who has not read it, I highly recommend it.

People here seem to be underrating this guy simply because he has gone this long without being signed. But based on opinions/analysis of those who have watched him and are familiar with his play, he seems like a very solid CB.