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There are teams that do not look to the future. We are not one of them. We play one game at a time, but team management, contracts and caps are a multi-year set of decisions and projected consequences. For the patriots, this is especially true when looking at the 2006 draft which is how we will prevent 2007 and 2008 needs.
We have 24 signed for 2007 (I'm missing one) For me the 2007m signed roster puts perspectivve on current issues.
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OFFENSE
QB Brady, Cassell
We can decide on the 3rd QB from year to year, perhaps getting a vet
RB Dillon, Faulk
We're paying for Dillon to be the #1. We should bring in backups and draftees to develop a #1. In any case, we will OK with average RB corp.
TE Watson
We will very likely draft a TE on day one, and then should be fine.
OL Mankins, Kaycur, Light
This is a good start on the OL of the future, but others need to be added. I look for at least one extension or draft pick. We have many qualified backups.
WR Johnson (and he could be gone any day)
What me worry?
OFFENSE - BOTTOM LINE
For most of the offense we are in fine shape. We have the normal adds and subtracts. There are always decisions to make.
HOWEVER, no matter how we put it, no matter how much trust we have, the team as of March 15, 2006 has a very serious short-term and long-term wide receiver problems.
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SPECIAL TEAMS
Paxton, Reed
We need to sign a kicker.
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DEFENSE
DL Green,Wilfork,Warren,Hill,Wright
I want Seymour extended (as we all do), but there are no problems.
LB Vrabel, Colvin, Bruschi, Claridge
This group needs a draftee and veteran or two and will get it.
S Harrison, Wilson, Sanders
Good to go.
CB Hobbs
DEFENSE BOTTOM LINE
In general, the defense is in fine shape. The linebackers are fine group, and will always be anchored by season vets, which is fine with me.
HOWEVER, no matter how we put it, no matter how much trust we have, the team as of March 15, 2006 has serious short-term and very serious long-term corner problems.
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OVERAL BOTTOM LINE
There are many items that need to be done this offseason, and we have the money and draft pick to do what we need to do.
IMHO, the major issues for this offseason are wide receiver and corner, although some would disagree.
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We have 24 signed for 2007 (I'm missing one) For me the 2007m signed roster puts perspectivve on current issues.
------------------------------------------------
OFFENSE
QB Brady, Cassell
We can decide on the 3rd QB from year to year, perhaps getting a vet
RB Dillon, Faulk
We're paying for Dillon to be the #1. We should bring in backups and draftees to develop a #1. In any case, we will OK with average RB corp.
TE Watson
We will very likely draft a TE on day one, and then should be fine.
OL Mankins, Kaycur, Light
This is a good start on the OL of the future, but others need to be added. I look for at least one extension or draft pick. We have many qualified backups.
WR Johnson (and he could be gone any day)
What me worry?
OFFENSE - BOTTOM LINE
For most of the offense we are in fine shape. We have the normal adds and subtracts. There are always decisions to make.
HOWEVER, no matter how we put it, no matter how much trust we have, the team as of March 15, 2006 has a very serious short-term and long-term wide receiver problems.
=======================================================
SPECIAL TEAMS
Paxton, Reed
We need to sign a kicker.
=========================================================
DEFENSE
DL Green,Wilfork,Warren,Hill,Wright
I want Seymour extended (as we all do), but there are no problems.
LB Vrabel, Colvin, Bruschi, Claridge
This group needs a draftee and veteran or two and will get it.
S Harrison, Wilson, Sanders
Good to go.
CB Hobbs
DEFENSE BOTTOM LINE
In general, the defense is in fine shape. The linebackers are fine group, and will always be anchored by season vets, which is fine with me.
HOWEVER, no matter how we put it, no matter how much trust we have, the team as of March 15, 2006 has serious short-term and very serious long-term corner problems.
===================================
OVERAL BOTTOM LINE
There are many items that need to be done this offseason, and we have the money and draft pick to do what we need to do.
IMHO, the major issues for this offseason are wide receiver and corner, although some would disagree.
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