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Questions remain for Pats on Law, the LBs, and backup QB
By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff | May 26, 2006
FOXBOROUGH -- Judging by the e-mails sent by fans over the last few weeks, these are the top three issues on the mind of Patriots followers:
Is Ty Law coming back to town?
Should the team's fans be concerned with the linebacking corps?
Who might be brought in as a backup quarterback?
Let's get right to the questions.
What are your thoughts on Ty Law returning to the Pats? Do you think there is any way Ty would take less, and should he return how do you see him best utilized here?
Donna, Boston
I believe if all things are equal financially, Law would return to the Patriots. My reasoning is that it gives him a great chance to win another Super Bowl ring and -- assuming he plays a key role in the team's success -- earn Hall of Fame consideration. Based on the teams involved (Chiefs, Titans, Buccaneers and Patriots) at this time, I don't see a market-busting offer in the offing, which also makes me think Law could be back. Law has spoken personally with Bill Belichick, although Law's agent, Carl Poston, has yet to become involved. The Patriots and Poston have had some differences in the past. I think the Chiefs are the prime competition right now for Law, and believe they have already started talking contract numbers. As for where Law would be best utilized in New England, I think he'd immediately become the team's No. 1 cornerback in 2006.
Mike also opines that the pats may not feel the need for the classic older vet QB in year 7 of the Brady era. Thinks Vrabel will return to the outside and one of Beisel - who has added 8 pounds - Claridge - his feel good favorite - or the others on the roster need to step up as the 4th LB playing inside. Says his sense is Bethel will not emerge despite his talent because he still doesn't get it. Says BB went with Maroney as he was the remaining first rounder on his draft day card. Expects Dillon to still carry most of the load at least early on, followed by Maroney and Faulk - no mention of Pass. Says while the Pats will likely do due diligence on Brooks BB has yet to utilize the supplemental draft and likely wouldn't spend a day one pick there. Talks a bit about why we don't draft LB high.
The usual throughtful good read.
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extras/askreiss/05_26_06/
By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff | May 26, 2006
FOXBOROUGH -- Judging by the e-mails sent by fans over the last few weeks, these are the top three issues on the mind of Patriots followers:
Is Ty Law coming back to town?
Should the team's fans be concerned with the linebacking corps?
Who might be brought in as a backup quarterback?
Let's get right to the questions.
What are your thoughts on Ty Law returning to the Pats? Do you think there is any way Ty would take less, and should he return how do you see him best utilized here?
Donna, Boston
I believe if all things are equal financially, Law would return to the Patriots. My reasoning is that it gives him a great chance to win another Super Bowl ring and -- assuming he plays a key role in the team's success -- earn Hall of Fame consideration. Based on the teams involved (Chiefs, Titans, Buccaneers and Patriots) at this time, I don't see a market-busting offer in the offing, which also makes me think Law could be back. Law has spoken personally with Bill Belichick, although Law's agent, Carl Poston, has yet to become involved. The Patriots and Poston have had some differences in the past. I think the Chiefs are the prime competition right now for Law, and believe they have already started talking contract numbers. As for where Law would be best utilized in New England, I think he'd immediately become the team's No. 1 cornerback in 2006.
Mike also opines that the pats may not feel the need for the classic older vet QB in year 7 of the Brady era. Thinks Vrabel will return to the outside and one of Beisel - who has added 8 pounds - Claridge - his feel good favorite - or the others on the roster need to step up as the 4th LB playing inside. Says his sense is Bethel will not emerge despite his talent because he still doesn't get it. Says BB went with Maroney as he was the remaining first rounder on his draft day card. Expects Dillon to still carry most of the load at least early on, followed by Maroney and Faulk - no mention of Pass. Says while the Pats will likely do due diligence on Brooks BB has yet to utilize the supplemental draft and likely wouldn't spend a day one pick there. Talks a bit about why we don't draft LB high.
The usual throughtful good read.
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extras/askreiss/05_26_06/