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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.I'm not...."Oh crap the sky is falling" nervous about both as we have won with a garbage secondary and crappy OL before. But, I am still concerned that our OL has weak spots and ? marks, and the secondary, while better....still has some questionable areas as well. What are your thoughts? Thanks
Not one bit...
The depth and quality is better than it has ever been in the secondary.
As for the Offensive line, we will see it together for the first time in Tennessee. The preseason was played without two probowlers and with a talented soph getting his first full time starts at the position he was drafted to play. After a year of seasoning and playing some games at both Left and Right tackle and TE too.
Marcus Cannon may have trouble playing alone at Right Tackle should he ever be called to do so. But a chipping TE or RB will give him help in the real games.
2013 NFL Draft - New England PatriotsCannon is the guy I worry about most. I'm concerned that he should really move inside to RG, but the staff are convinced he can be our RT of the future with Vollmer coming into his contract year. Will that really work? Square peg?
2013 NFL Draft - New England Patriots
Offensive Priorities
1. Offensive Tackle
2. Offensive Tackle
3. Offensive Tackle
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/13/914913-2013-prospect-thread.htmlAre there any prospects that look good?
Are there any prospects that look good?
The New England Patriots do not need to select the highest rated offensive tackle in the 2013 NFL Draft, just one who will be better at pass protection than Marcus Cannon.That's all well and good, but do we have a realistic chance at acquiring some of these guys, without giving up too much? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe several teams have some issues with their O-line and will be looking to grab on these guys before we are able to.
The New England Patriots do not need to select the highest rated offensive tackle in the 2013 NFL Draft, just one who will be better at pass protection than Marcus Cannon.
NFL Draft - 2013 NFL Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
Sebastian Vollmer will be an unrestricted free agent in 2013. Heading into the 2013-14 NFL Season, I'm not sure that re-signing a 29 year old offensive tackle with chronic back issues is a wise investment.This is true. Do we select a serviceable backup and pay Vollmer, or do we let Vollmer go when his contract's up. Or do we take a third option?