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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.The die was cast long ago on the inside linebacker position when
the Patriots drafted only McKenzie, and signed only Lenon and
Ciurciu as UFAs and Appleby as a UDFA. They should have had
an indication from last year that Bruschi was slipping fast. When
McKenzie was injured in mini-camp and Appleby cut early on, the
Patriots should have moved to shore up the position.
Do it!! Then we'd have A. Thomas and Z. Thomas as linebackers. Can you imagine how confusing that would be to the competition!
We wanted Lenon. Apparently, Belichick chose Ninkovich instead.
While I remain intrigued about the possibility of Ninko at ILB, has there been any visible proof thus far that he has been taking any reps at this position?
If we have trouble in the defense this year, as always it will because we have been unlucky in the injury department rather than in choosing not to have sufficient depth. Or it will because the refs made terrible calls.
Plus, Bill would have his Thomas covered, from A to Z.
Ted Johnson said on 98.5 that he'd play 3rd down and short.
There is really no one out there, its bad when Seau sounds like the best option. Other options are Bo Ruud or Vinny Ciurciu, both have experience in the system. I thought Ciurciu played well in game 4 of preseason, never really did see Ruud. Thomas might be ok for back up in the 4-3 but don't think he would replace Guyton.
Has anyone ever considered renaming everyone on their team with the same name? Imagine the confusion that 53 "Frank Rizzos" would bring!
Or 53 Adam Sewards
Where has Zach Thomas even been?