#3 CB - What should the Pats do

[sieglo]

There's always Edelman.

 

[BelichickFan]

If Justin Coleman is any good in the slot we could just keep Brown outside in 3 WR sets and put Coleman in the slot. Of course, after this week's game Coleman's three weeks (of guaranteed money) is over so he may be out depending how much they do, or don't, like him.

 

[DaBruinz]

Whatever happened to Alfonzo Dennard? I thought he was a solid #2 CB in 2013. His role disappeared last year with
Browner and Revis, not playing special teams, and being passed by Butler. He's a free agent right now and has to be better than Fletcher.

Anyone have any thoughts on him?

Dennard was cut because of attitude, supposedly.. Spending time in jail didn't humble him..

 

[strngplyr]

I haven't seen do your job yet , but if Arrington was too streaky then what is Fletcher?

Fletcher is probably under the "losing his roster spot" category.

 

[Sticky Caulk]

Fletcher looks like a guy that just can't trust the system and his own abilities. The last thing a defense needs is a corner back that pisses himself when a receiver is running from him. I liked bringing him in because he has decent speed for a guy his size, but running directly behind your man and flailing around hoping and praying you accidentally make a play isn't good enough. I haven't gone from liking a signing to hating it this quickly since Joey Galloway.

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

Ok Bill...time to pull the trigger on another trade....hopefully replace Fletcher with a veteran CB

 

[RobertWeathers]

Ok Bill...time to pull the trigger on another trade....hopefully replace Fletcher with a veteran CB

They do have an open roster spot regardless.

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

They do have an open roster spot regardless.

Good point. But unless you feel we need 4 corners, I would leave that spot open for LaFell, Dane Fletcher, or Chris Jones. Just my opinion

 

[Tony2046]

I have several friends who are avid Eagle fans and know Fletcher very well. The common theme from all is that he sucks! He sucked for the Eagles and I'm not seeing any difference with the patriots

I had to give you a winner rating based upon my hindsight analysis.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Good point. But unless you feel we need 4 corners, I would leave that spot open for LaFell, Dane Fletcher, or Chris Jones. Just my opinion

I do think that the need 4CBs and Fletcher is not one of them

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

I do think that the need 4CBs and Fletcher is not one of them

Makes sense...just wonder who'd get cut to make room for those 3 vets mentioned above^^^

EDIT: I lost count of Coleman...... we currently have 5 players who can play at cornerback (not including McCourty):

Ryan
Brown
Butler
Coleman
Fletcher *

 

[unoriginal]

Fletcher looks like a guy that just can't trust the system and his own abilities. The last thing a defense needs is a corner back that pisses himself when a receiver is running from him. I liked bringing him in because he has decent speed for a guy his size, but running directly behind your man and flailing around hoping and praying you accidentally make a play isn't good enough. I haven't gone from liking a signing to hating it this quickly since Joey Galloway.

I wonder if he has a role as a red zone CB. He's still the Pats tallest CB by nearly 2" and a pretty good force player.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Makes sense...just wonder who'd get cut to make room for those 3 vets mentioned above^^^

Don't know. They may IR Flowers, cut Fletcher and maybe Wilson or Ebner. Hell they may IR Wendy. If Stork comes back you have Kline and Andrews as your backups. Maybe cut Rufus as I think he has PS eligibility.

Lots of options is my point.

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Alot of people mentioned marcus cooper from kc. He didn't look so good against green bay

 

[willard]

Patriots are looking at having strong safety play along with the potential devastating front 6 the third corner will be ok.