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Who is the most important signing from 1 to 8 guys signed this year, although it is way to early to see how it all pans out - Still an idea of a consensus of who was most important or will make a difference in games this year.
It has to be between Moss and Thomas for #1 and #2 so my importance in order is....
1) Adalius Thomas - With our current problem at LB depth,this guy is at least going to be a fixture in this area for years ahead,With Bruschi nowhere enar what he was before his stroke and of couse now that he is getting older along with Vrabel whose age is slowly starting to show To me this guy is most important and will be the leader of this defense in due time,Probably once Harrison retires next year I could see his leadership role on this team much greater.
2) Randy Moss - A game changing WR whose presence will not only open up the passing game but also imrove the running game,Teams will no longer stack the box and stop the run and Moss's presence alone will sharply kill any major blitz schemes teams have against us,Unless our OL sucks this year don't expect Brady to be sacked too often and Moss presence may be a big part of that,teams will not blitz too often with these WR sets we have,Don't expect Moss to have 1,000 or more yards because simply this team is not about throwing to 1 main guy, but just the fact he is on the field with his talent will help immensely.
3) Tory James - Why do I pick Tory here? - Its because I don't think Asante will be here on opening day,I can see us getting a #1 next year (that would mean 3 #1s next year!) and see him traded sometime in mid summer where I think Asante will be a no show in camp and will never come to terms-we should get a #1 and maybe more for trading him,That leaves Tory to manage that spot to which there is not much depth,I Don't think signing James was just for nothing,He may very well be our starter in Asante's place and the FO probably knew this was going to be a very important pickup.
4) Sammy Morris - Easy pick here with the loss of Dillon we needed another great backup player behind Maroney and I think Morris is the perfect fit,He does not have the power like Corey did but should compliment Maroney very well-Look for about 500 yards from this guy this year-he is also a pretty good blocker as well.
5) Dante Stallworth - If he can remain healthy he will do close to the same things Moss will do for us,I don't expect Dante to adjust to our offense till near mid season where in retrospect,I think Moss on talent alone can join any teams offense and produce immediately, I do expect a great second half from Dante for the playoff push,expect somewhere around 700-800 yards from him this year.
6) Wes Welker - This guy can return kicks,Provide over the middle important 3rd and short catches and do things that maybe the others can't,Expect Welker to get free in the secondary several times this year on 3 WR formations due to the talent that will be on the other sides.
7) Kyle Brady - 3 words here 'Daniel Graham's Replacement', Kyle will be a huge help in the passing game for blocking skill especially in 3rd and long situations if our OL does not perform up to task,I don't expect much in terms of yardage from Kyle but he has been the best blocking TE for years in the NFL (better than Graham) and if his age is not a factor he may save Brady from any major pressure in his face or mistakes on hurried throws at crucial times this year.
8) Kelley Washington - I simply don't know if he will make our team,I see us having 3 or 4 TEs and 6 WRs ,I don't know if he will be one of them,His best chance is if Gaffney and/or Caldwell are let go and/or if Chad Jackson is on IR and/or Troy Brown retires,He did not get alot of playing time in Cincinnati and I don't think he will here either,Maybe more productive in garbage time or early in some games,He has the talent to be a starter on some teams,if it was last year here he would have definately been our #1 guy - this year probably not,May make it also if we go 7 WRs.
It has to be between Moss and Thomas for #1 and #2 so my importance in order is....
1) Adalius Thomas - With our current problem at LB depth,this guy is at least going to be a fixture in this area for years ahead,With Bruschi nowhere enar what he was before his stroke and of couse now that he is getting older along with Vrabel whose age is slowly starting to show To me this guy is most important and will be the leader of this defense in due time,Probably once Harrison retires next year I could see his leadership role on this team much greater.
2) Randy Moss - A game changing WR whose presence will not only open up the passing game but also imrove the running game,Teams will no longer stack the box and stop the run and Moss's presence alone will sharply kill any major blitz schemes teams have against us,Unless our OL sucks this year don't expect Brady to be sacked too often and Moss presence may be a big part of that,teams will not blitz too often with these WR sets we have,Don't expect Moss to have 1,000 or more yards because simply this team is not about throwing to 1 main guy, but just the fact he is on the field with his talent will help immensely.
3) Tory James - Why do I pick Tory here? - Its because I don't think Asante will be here on opening day,I can see us getting a #1 next year (that would mean 3 #1s next year!) and see him traded sometime in mid summer where I think Asante will be a no show in camp and will never come to terms-we should get a #1 and maybe more for trading him,That leaves Tory to manage that spot to which there is not much depth,I Don't think signing James was just for nothing,He may very well be our starter in Asante's place and the FO probably knew this was going to be a very important pickup.
4) Sammy Morris - Easy pick here with the loss of Dillon we needed another great backup player behind Maroney and I think Morris is the perfect fit,He does not have the power like Corey did but should compliment Maroney very well-Look for about 500 yards from this guy this year-he is also a pretty good blocker as well.
5) Dante Stallworth - If he can remain healthy he will do close to the same things Moss will do for us,I don't expect Dante to adjust to our offense till near mid season where in retrospect,I think Moss on talent alone can join any teams offense and produce immediately, I do expect a great second half from Dante for the playoff push,expect somewhere around 700-800 yards from him this year.
6) Wes Welker - This guy can return kicks,Provide over the middle important 3rd and short catches and do things that maybe the others can't,Expect Welker to get free in the secondary several times this year on 3 WR formations due to the talent that will be on the other sides.
7) Kyle Brady - 3 words here 'Daniel Graham's Replacement', Kyle will be a huge help in the passing game for blocking skill especially in 3rd and long situations if our OL does not perform up to task,I don't expect much in terms of yardage from Kyle but he has been the best blocking TE for years in the NFL (better than Graham) and if his age is not a factor he may save Brady from any major pressure in his face or mistakes on hurried throws at crucial times this year.
8) Kelley Washington - I simply don't know if he will make our team,I see us having 3 or 4 TEs and 6 WRs ,I don't know if he will be one of them,His best chance is if Gaffney and/or Caldwell are let go and/or if Chad Jackson is on IR and/or Troy Brown retires,He did not get alot of playing time in Cincinnati and I don't think he will here either,Maybe more productive in garbage time or early in some games,He has the talent to be a starter on some teams,if it was last year here he would have definately been our #1 guy - this year probably not,May make it also if we go 7 WRs.
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