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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Nope. He plays for the Dolphins and was constantly in our backfield in the second game in Miami when going up against Connolly and Koppen. The fact that he didn't get a sack is a testament to Brady and his quickness in releasing the ball. Connolly is fine for depth but, like I said, I absolutely do not want him starting for any period of time. If Kaczur's injury looks to affect his season, I would hope BB starts looking at what's left on the market, especially after cuts take place.
I think Connolly will be solid at left guard. Go to Pro Football Focus. Connolly graded out well last year with both the run and the pass. Koppen does scare me a little. The pocket seems to collapse right through him as he so often gets pushed into Brady's lap.
It hasn't been encouraging for the O-line that the reports from camp that they have been struggling to run the ball on the O-line, Kazur has been banged up and Neal struggles to last 16 games.
So Guard depth at the moment would be:
Neal
Kazur
Connelly
Larsen/Bussey/Ohrnberger/Wendell/Ghiaciuc
There seems to be a big drop off in line play when Connelly comes in. The Depth on the interior line is paper thin and a few injuries would be a big problem. If Mankins doesn't come back, we better hope one (or more) of the young guys steps up to become an NFL caliber player.
12 8:30 PM EST November 30, 2009 New Orleans Saints L 17–38
13 1:00 PM EST December 6, 2009 Miami Dolphins† L 21–22
Now that you have the team right, lets work on position. He is a 34 DE, lined up on the T. Oh, and the his listed as RDE which means he is over the tackle on the OTHER SIDE OF THE FIELD.Nope. He plays for the Dolphins and was constantly in our backfield in the second game in Miami when going up against Connolly and Koppen. The fact that he didn't get a sack is a testament to Brady and his quickness in releasing the ball. Connolly is fine for depth but, like I said, I absolutely do not want him starting for any period of time. If Kaczur's injury looks to affect his season, I would hope BB starts looking at what's left on the market, especially after cuts take place.
I'm not even remotely worried. He won't be missed. He's crying about being offered between $35M and $40M so he can eff himself. I doubt he plays this year.
yup....the pats OL bench is littered with talent
funny
Now that you have the team right, lets work on position. He is a 34 DE, lined up on the T. Oh, and the his listed as RDE which means he is over the tackle on the OTHER SIDE OF THE FIELD.
Strike 3 would be 4 tackles, no sacks, no QB pressures, and 2 hits on the QB. Oh and Brady was under such duress he threw for 352 yards that day too/
Aside from naming a guy who was on our schedule, you didnt make much of a point.
At this point it appears that your argument is that Connollys season was terrible because in one game a guy who you dont even know what team he plays for was lined up on the T on the opposite side of the ball from Connnolly and he touched Brady twice.
I'm not exactly sold on your argument.
Nope. Paul Soliai was.Starks was playing NT in that game. :bricks:
Nope. Paul Soliai was.
AND the RG is not responsible for the NT,
AND ZERO of the QB hits were charged to Connolly
Seriously, if you can't admit you are wrong about this, you hve issues.
Actual break down:
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Starks played 48 plays
24 DRE
5 DRT
That about 60% of his snaps on the opposite side of the ball.
12 NT
7 DLT
He lined up on Connolly 7 snaps all game, none of which were the 2 times that he was credited with a QB hit.
You might as well have said he sucks because he did a bad job blocking Reggie White last year.
Its my fault that you said he played for the Colts?Really? Connolly was blocking Starks on the play that cracked Brady's ribs. Andy, I'm going to strongly suggest that you place on ignore. For your own sake. You obviously don't like me and it's making you take stances that really don't make any stance. Starks lined up as DT early in the game then at NT later on in the game. Connolly's failure to block him effectively was one half of the reason why Brady's ribs ended up cracked. On top of that, the second Jets game should prove as a second example on top of the second half of the Colts game. He's a back-up, not a starter. If he was a true starter, Connolly (a true guard) would have beaten out a guy who is a career RT for the LG position. As it stands, he's only seeing time due to a back injury to that said RT.
I have nothing against you but you have a habit of actin very arrogantly about things you are wrong about, and you've brought weak arguments to the table lately. That I do have a problem with.You obviously don't like me and it's making you take stances that really don't make any stance. Starks lined up as DT early in the game then at NT later on in the game.
One of which forced the franchise to jog off the field to have his cracked ribs examined. Andy, you even admitted yourself earlier in the thread that Connolly is nothing more than a back-up. Are you now going to reverse course on that conclusion?
One of which forced the franchise to jog off the field to have his cracked ribs examined. Andy, you even admitted yourself earlier in the thread that Connolly is nothing more than a back-up. Are you now going to reverse course on that conclusion?
Its my fault that you said he played for the Colts?
That you got his position wrong?
That YOU responded to my post and want me to ignore you?
I have not said he is a starter, I said when he was in the game, the offense barely missed a beat.
I just posted the participation for Starks and he lined up on Connolly7 times and none of his 2 QB hits were against Connolly. You saying it over and over doesnt change it.
I have nothing against you but you have a habit of actin very arrogantly about things you are wrong about, and you've brought weak arguments to the table lately. That I do have a problem with.
There are facts that show Starks played half his snaps at RDE in that game and only 7 over Connolly. How you can argue that fact after getting the team wrong and after I showed you the source that says your facts are wrong boggles my mind.
Really? Connolly was blocking Starks on the play that cracked Brady's ribs. Andy, I'm going to strongly suggest that you place on ignore. For your own sake. You obviously don't like me and it's making you take stances that really don't make any stance. Starks lined up as DT early in the game then at NT later on in the game. Connolly's failure to block him effectively was one half of the reason why Brady's ribs ended up cracked. On top of that, the second Jets game should prove as a second example on top of the second half of the Colts game. He's a back-up, not a starter. If he was a true starter, Connolly (a true guard) would have beaten out a guy who is a career RT for the LG position. As it stands, he's only seeing time due to a back injury to that said RT.
First of all, PFF has been debunked many a time here. Secondly, if BB and Dante thought Connolly looked promising as a starting LG, he would probably start him there instead of moving a guy who has primarily played RT throughout his professional career over to LG. Connolly is what he is - a back-up who should not be relied on for any extended length of time.
As for Koppen, I kind of agree. He's certainly a serviceable center, but it isn't like he couldn't be upgraded.