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PatriotsDaily.com 07-13-2010 11:59 AM
Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
Yup, training camp is just over two weeks away. We ask it every year, but where the heck does the time go?

This will be the first in a series of previews looking at various positional groups and units as we head into camp. Today’s group is special teams.

Positional Previews – Special Teams

jmt57 07-13-2010 12:48 PM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
Thanks for that Bruce. Too often when special teams are reviewed, the analysis is limited to four players: the kicker, punter, kick returner, and punt returner. Nice to see an opinion on the coverage guys like Arrington, Woods, Aiken and others as well.

stinkypete 07-15-2010 09:26 AM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
Nice breakdown.

The article mentions that Mesko is the only punter in camp. Was that aussie rules player cut?

I liked the comment about special teams and Belichick's draft strategy. By my watch the Patriots have drafted a special teams only player in 4 of the last 5 drafts (Gostowski/Andrews, Slater, Ingram, Mesko).

Underdog 07-15-2010 09:38 AM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
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Originally Posted by stinkypete (Post 1856038)
The article mentions that Mesko is the only punter in camp. Was that aussie rules player cut?
Yes. About a month ago.

RayClay 07-15-2010 10:16 AM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
Don't see Alexander and Woods being the same. Woods is a pretty good back up linebacker that's affordable, besides teams.

jmt57 07-15-2010 11:10 AM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
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Originally Posted by RayClay (Post 1856045)
Don't see Alexander and Woods being the same. Woods is a pretty good back up linebacker that's affordable, besides teams.
Yeah, I agree. Woods brings much more (especially against the run) to his position - OLB is filled with a lot of uncertainty and questions - while Alexander is no longer needed at the ILB position with the addition of McKenzie and Spikes.

Uncle Rico 07-15-2010 11:57 AM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by PatriotsDaily.com (Post 1854918)
Yup, training camp is just over two weeks away. We ask it every year, but where the heck does the time go?
Heh - -for most of us, I bet time is moving VERY slowly at the moment. (Not that we should ever rush time). C'mon camp ...

RayClay 07-15-2010 02:08 PM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jmt57 (Post 1856119)
Alexander is no longer needed at the ILB position with the addition of McKenzie and Spikes.
No longer?...

If a fish ever needed a bicycle, I guess.

NEGoldenAge 07-15-2010 02:16 PM
Re: Patriots Daily Positional Previews – Special Teams
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RayClay (Post 1856234)
No longer?...

If a fish ever needed a bicycle, I guess.
If there is ever a major dip in the Sea Horse they may need bicycles. I'm sure Will Allen needed a bicycle after this incident his drunk driving incident in Feb.


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