stinkypete
In the Starting Line-Up
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Perhaps this is a situation like the one with the running backs. According to Fred Taylor, Belichick has chosen to feature one running back in each game. Thus, we have the law firm hogging up the carries against NO, Taylor against ATL, and Maroney warming the bench. Does it mean Maroney is at risk of getting cut? No. Preseason is about situational ball and he's being saved for certain (hopefully goalline practice, hehe) situations.
The same could be said about McKenzie. McKenzie is, at best, #4 on the ILB depth chart. He only sees the field in a non-special teams role if someone gets hurt. Maybe he gets featured in one of the next two games. Pure speculation, but if it works for the RBs, it could work for the ILBs too.
I'm not too sure of the confidence that some of the posters have of McKenzie's roster spot. He's essentially a rookie, a 3rd round pick from a weak draft class fighting in a relatively deep pool of players. I see no gaurentee that he makes the team.
The same could be said about McKenzie. McKenzie is, at best, #4 on the ILB depth chart. He only sees the field in a non-special teams role if someone gets hurt. Maybe he gets featured in one of the next two games. Pure speculation, but if it works for the RBs, it could work for the ILBs too.
I'm not too sure of the confidence that some of the posters have of McKenzie's roster spot. He's essentially a rookie, a 3rd round pick from a weak draft class fighting in a relatively deep pool of players. I see no gaurentee that he makes the team.