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Neal and Mankins by the numbers
Steven Neal played great in 2009
I've read threads on here suggesting that he had a very poor 2009 season. And, I wondered why NE would resign him if that was the case. If this analysis is correct it would explain why he is back. ProFootballFocus.com - By Position |
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Thanks for the link!
I had a quick scout through to see if there we any obvious tactical clues as to why our O-line isn't able to consistently open holes in the running game. Vollmer is a much better option at RT in terms of running the ball. I have to admit some surprise as to how low Matt light was ranked for pass protection - I guessed he would be a liability in run blocking. Its no great surprise to see Koppen down at #18 as far as centre's go - this would be an area I hope we can upgrade this year - I don't think his chemistry with Brady is worth taking the hit his lack of athletic ability of now causing us. |
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By those stats Neal, Vollmer, and Mankins were the Pats' only above-mediocre OL last season.
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Doesn't really surprise me. I always thought the commonly accepted view on Neal was that he was a VERY good guard, just can't always be relied upon to stay on the field.
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I'm as big a fan of Neal as anybody, but that's the site that claims Matt Roth and Aaron Kampman had better seasons at 3-4 OLB than Elvis Dumervil.
I'm skeptical about every one of their lists. |
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if this method of analysis is correct, kelley washington is better than randy moss
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Koppen looks really bad in this analysis.
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but he's broken down......they may get lucky to get another year out of him, maybe even 2.....maybe they will platoon him with his heir apparent |
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