JSn
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I think it's interesting to hear Bryant and Webster referred to as scrap. I understand they've been released by other teams, but given the fact that we have cap space why do you think we haven't gone for super-star corners?
Could it be the same reason some folks think Samuel is going to look like a shadow of his Patriot self with the Eagles?
I think BB and co. have insights into players, especially veterans who many have called washouts, and how they can show up in the right system.
Food for thought, and some of the long-time fans can probably bolster this list:
This team seems to routinely make playmakers out of the scrap heap or at least out of players with low expectations.
I think anyone signed to a one year deal will likely stay there until the year plays out, but I wouldn't think of any of the veteran signees as simple camp fodder and I SURE wouldn't base what they can do here on what anyone besides them and BB have to say on the matter.
Could it be the same reason some folks think Samuel is going to look like a shadow of his Patriot self with the Eagles?
I think BB and co. have insights into players, especially veterans who many have called washouts, and how they can show up in the right system.
Food for thought, and some of the long-time fans can probably bolster this list:
- Moss looked to be an iffy catch when the trade happened, between people claiming he would be ineffective and his attitude issues.
- Brady was #199 overall.
- Samuel was #120 overall.
- Seau was dumped by the chargers after SIXTEEN years due to injury troubles, which hit him again his first year in NE. In 2007 he set several career highs.
- Tedy Bruschi seemed to be finished football in 2005 after a stroke and the discovery of a hole in is heart. He was named comeback player of the year in 2005 and has been productive since.
This team seems to routinely make playmakers out of the scrap heap or at least out of players with low expectations.
I think anyone signed to a one year deal will likely stay there until the year plays out, but I wouldn't think of any of the veteran signees as simple camp fodder and I SURE wouldn't base what they can do here on what anyone besides them and BB have to say on the matter.
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