theScore - Report: Bears trade Jon Bostic to Patriots

PatriotReign said:

Bears fans seem ecstatic about getting rid of him.

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Bears ecstatic to get rid of him says what?

can never have enough depth I guess. I bet Rufus is getting cut

Elijah said:

What makes you think that? His college scouting reports say he's a run-stopping ILB.

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Seems like a Brandon Spikes type . . .

ausbacker said:

Rookie contract, potential upside, positional depth, under-utilized, possible succession planning. This is such a Patriots trade it isn't funny.

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Depth can also mean more game and season energy.

Danger Zone said:

Mike Loyko @NEPD_Loyko
It then allows Freeny to play just special teams and the #Patriots can then carry another position on GD roster other than just a ST LB.

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Great, Loyko confirms we're geting another GD linebacker!

Joey007 said:

Sopoaga was one that realllly didn't work out in 2013.

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Right, but Siliga did.

In other words, Soapy slipped but Silly stuck!

Reiss on Bostic - note he still has to pass physical:

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-...ic-fits-into-the-new-england-patriots-defense

6.99 3 cone drill for a big man.

Bill Lee said:

Great, Loyko confirms we're geting another GD linebacker!

Right, but Siliga did.

In other words, Soapy slipped but Silly stuck!

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LOL, nice...

Just trade the whole draft and don't show up for that **** show in NY next April or May.

Would like to see them package their 2nd for a promising CB who can play. I am interested in this Coleman kid though.

Its a nice pick up but we could use
a corner.

meatface said:

can never have enough depth I guess. I bet Rufus is getting cut

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They don't really play the same position. Rufus more of an edge rusher. Dakota Johnson would be the cut I would guess. He's on the 53 right?

Deus Irae said:

Price was steep.... 2017 4th rounder

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The report I saw was a sixth rounder. Or is this some joke I'm missing?

Todd Bradley said:

Isn't Fletcher supposed to be back in a few weeks? Watson and Freeney seem like they could've held down the back-up LB fort until then...

Guess Dane is either headed to the IR or Bill really doesn't trust Watson.

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Bostic is better than both of them, and he's signed through 2016.

YOUGOTMOSSED said:

Seems like a Brandon Spikes type . . .

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One scouting report actually pointed out that Florida saw him as Spikes' heir apparent.

TheBostonStraggler said:

Bears ecstatic to get rid of him says what?

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Probably that he's a potential all--pro.

PatriotsPimp136 said:

Its a nice pick up but we could use
a corner.

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It's one of the thinnest positions we have right now on the depth chart. If Brown or Butler goes down, then we'd essentially be without a replacement.

I hope McCourty doesn't ever have to play cornerback, but apparently that's the plan

Deflatemyballs said:

They don't really play the same position. Rufus more of an edge rusher. Dakota Johnson would be the cut I would guess. He's on the 53 right?

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Dakota Watson and Rufus Johnson's kid?

rochrist said:

Probably that he's a potential all--pro.

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That was a joke.

BlueThunder said:

Dakota Watson and Rufus Johnson's kid?

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Lol, got me. A raw push rushing special teamer