Mogamedogz
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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.Is he a hitter? If we're going to replace Rodney, we're going to need to replace him with someone who will punish receivers and make them fear coming over the middle. I checked his stats and he had a pretty solid amount of tackles this year with six INTs.
I wonder how much it would cost to net him in FA. I love Rodney as much as the next guy, but the prospect of Atogwe and Merriweather holding down the FS/SS positions in '09 is enough to make me feel tingly all over.
---...Also of note, Atogwe was one of the official pre-draft visits of the Pats. I haven't followed his pro career, but was very high on him while he was at Stanford.
I think he would be exactly the ball hawk this defense needs. Whether or not the Pats can sign him is the big question, he's the top FA safety available and will surely draw a lot attention. Here's an article I wrote for bleacher report about why the Pats need him...
Atogwe is a playmaker, coming off a season in which he recorded five interceptions and six forced fumbles, while winning the Rams' defensive MVP award. And, at 27 years old, he's just entering the prime of his career.
Mike, I think Sanders is a great locker-room guy and an effective starter who aids the overall communication on the back end of the defense. On the downside, I think he sometimes takes bad angles while attempting to make tackles, which has hurt the Patriots at times. He's also not a speed burner. I don't envision him as the type of player that the Patriots will extend themselves financially to retain. So if the numbers are reasonable from a team perspective, I think they'd be glad to have him back. Time will tell if the sides are on the same page with that. On Atogwe, as we saw at Gillette Stadium this past season, he is a ballhawk. I don't envision the Patriots getting into a bidding war for him.
Reiss said:On Atogwe, as we saw at Gillette Stadium this past season, he is a ballhawk. I don't envision the Patriots getting into a bidding war for him.
A winning tradition, being BB coached, and the opportunity to pair up with a good young Safety named Meriweather, are all sound reasons to arrive on the Pats threshold.
Atogwe and Meriweather would combine for 10 picks a season in this scheme.
If Meri can add 10-15lbs and play in that 220-230 range without losing his speed and agility, that would be the best safety tandem in the NFL for 5 years.
Right now Brandon's on the scant side of 200 lbs., and at 5'10.5" I can't imagine where he'd put the 220-230! To quote the master, he is what he is. But yes, if he stays at SS he and Atogwe would make a nice tandem.
Like Kaczur!!And he is Canadian to boot
He makes a lot of highlights plays, but he sucks.
Think of antrell rolle, small, great with the ball in his hands, but gets picked on all the time.
James sanders is better than this bum
hes definitely an upgrade over james sanders
Is that you James Sanders?
Honestly I don't know much about Atogwe except that he makes a lot of picks.