Have you boarded the Sudfeld bus yet?

[AzPatsFan]

Let's give the kid 81 and he'll make it his own! :rocker:

Yes, I don't know why APerp is bring "honored" by having his number semi-retired. You ought to be voted into the HOF in Canton, to even be considered.

But the Pats policy is screwy with "retired" numbers. We have a genuine Patriot HOF player in Canton, who does NOT have his number retired at all, while some relative unknowns do. They may not even be good enough for selection by the Patriot's own HOF. (Do you even know who our unrecognized HOF player is?)

I myself favor zero retired numbers; but rather inclusion on a "Circle of Fame"posting in the Stadium. Along with a modification of the re-issued uniform somehow, to note that this number was previously worn by a HOF player.

 

[Snake Eyes]

I love me some Suds! There's nothing better than when UDFAs and other cast-offs become core players on a team!

That said, his arms are wicked skinny, I'd feel a lot better if he started some Judo-type training to help with his blocking, and some yoga/gymnastic stuff to heal his body as well as throw on some functional muscle.

 

[belichick010405]

I am cautiously optimistic....

 

[JMC00]

Yes, I don't know why APerp is bring "honored" by having his number semi-retired. You ought to be voted into the HOF in Canton, to even be considered.

But the Pats policy is screwy with "retired" numbers. We have a genuine Patriot HOF player in Canton, who does NOT have his number retired at all, while some relative unknowns do. They may not even be good enough for selection by the Patriot's own HOF. (Do you even know who our unrecognized HOF player is?)

I myself favor zero retired numbers; but rather inclusion on a "Circle of Fame"posting in the Stadium. Along with a modification of the re-issued uniform somehow, to note that this number was previously worn by a HOF player.

Isn't Tippet's number unofficially retired? No-one has worn it since him. But I agree it is about time they officially retire it.

 

[DocHoliday]

Yes, I don't know why APerp is bring "honored" by having his number semi-retired. You ought to be voted into the HOF in Canton, to even be considered.

But the Pats policy is screwy with "retired" numbers. We have a genuine Patriot HOF player in Canton, who does NOT have his number retired at all, while some relative unknowns do. They may not even be good enough for selection by the Patriot's own HOF. (Do you even know who our unrecognized HOF player is?)

I myself favor zero retired numbers; but rather inclusion on a "Circle of Fame"posting in the Stadium. Along with a modification of the re-issued uniform somehow, to note that this number was previously worn by a HOF player.

#12 should never be worn again by anyone on the Patriots.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Isn't Tippet's number unofficially retired? No-one has worn it since him. But I agree it is about time they officially retire it.

Given the relative paucity of numbers available, the NFL doesn't want teams retiring numbers except in extraordinary cases (e.g., TFB, the Chargers with Seau's 55).

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

my only concern is his injury history of 6 surgeries.

He has been hurt more than Ras-I was hurt.

love his talent though

 

[weswelker#83]

 

[Pyerardi]

I was already on board but after the concentration he showed... I got off the bus to rip off the mirrors! There is no looking back

 

[italian pat patriot]

yes !!!
si !!!

i'm on board !

 

[BSR]

Right now I'm viewing him like a bonus 3rd round pick. However, he still has a long ways to go before we can say he'll produce at a level close to Hernandez. The same can be said for all the rookies. So far many look promising but expectations for this year should be tempered. In the case of Sudfield it definitely looks like he needs a year in the conditioning program to pick up some size.

 

[FourierSeries]

Interesting article about Sudfeld and how his blocking skills are just ad impressive ad his catching. Also, apparently Colin Kaepernick begged the 9ers to draft him.

Zach Sudfeld Has Shined Catching Football With Patriots, But Stats Say Blocking Could Become His Best Skill | New England Patriots | NESN.com

 

[Krugman]

Yup,I'm on board,hope i'm not premature....like what I see so far.Hope he's not as fragile as he has been in the past...

 

[ctpatsfan77]

From LOLPats:

 

[Claremonster]

Really though, a 6'7 255 LB TE that runs well, has solid hands, and is close athletically to Eifert/Ertz....how the hell did Sudfeld go undrafted? Injury prone is no excuse, a player like that is worth a 5th-7th round flier.

Can't wait to see Gronk-Sud together.

Ala Arian Foster.

 

[Danger Zone]

Re: Re: Have you boarded the Sudfeld bus yet?

I also shared your panic when he didn't get up. I really, really, really hope this kid can stay healthy. Because I think he will be something special. Aaron?......Aaron who?

I too was terribly worried.

Then I found out he stayed down to relish the moment..

Thats when I stepped on the Sudfeld bus.

 

[DaBronxPats14]

He has really good hands. Caught that 2 point conversion in traffic & deflection for a TD vs TB. If anything he will get better with playing time I see no reason why he would be a liability at TE. See how he does with tom in real game situatons.

 

[supafly]

Wait, who's Sudfeld?

If only this player you speak of could gather some sufficient media attention and fan hype, we may know more about him.

 

[Reckedtrek]

I was on the bus back in May. I hadn't even seen him play yet.. but I knew then, just as I know now. Dude's gonna be awesome! :rocker:

 

[Suddyfan]

Well, have you?

Nevada grad so I'm pretty much hijacking the bus painting a big picture of Suddy on it and putting a big wolf next to the pats logo!