Death Match – Tommy Kelly or Lamarr Houston?

[Brady6]

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I know it’s not a 1to1 matchup as Houston would likely cost more but I really like Houston I think he gives us that player we were looking for with Red Bryant and Jonathan Fanane.

 

[50-yard-line]

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I know it’s not a 1to1 matchup as Houston would likely cost more but I really like Houston I think he gives us that player we were looking for with Red Bryant and Jonathan Fanane.

I think it'd be more Tommy Kelly AND X. Houston will cost a lot more, as you said, but if the Pats are thinking Kelly and/or Wilfork can't go, they're going to need a stud DT. Houston should get a good look, along with a few others (Arthur Jones?). BJ Raji? Peters?

Of course, if Wilfork is a no-go, I doubt we'll have the same type of D scheme next year.

 

[superpats]

Both!!!! Kelly doesnt cost much and even if his pass rush days are over he can still be an affective space eater and free up others while Houston does his thing. I really like starks. I went the school with him. Every game i watched he was most dominant lineman offense or defense. I could not believe he lasted til third rd. I thought he was kinna guy Bellichick looked for in trenches.. i thought he would be a patriot for sure when Baltimore and washington passed on him. I could make a post on things i saw him do on field and the gym alone. Not to mention practices. Bit at Another time. When his career got off to a slow start i knew he would break out sooner or later. However He is 30 now and is going to command a good amount for several yrs and im not for paying big $$$$ into a players mid 30"s. So i would rather sign houston and retain kelly depending on his health.

 

[Brady6]

I think it'd be more Tommy Kelly AND X. Houston will cost a lot more, as you said, but if the Pats are thinking Kelly and/or Wilfork can't go, they're going to need a stud DT. Houston should get a good look, along with a few others (Arthur Jones?). BJ Raji? Peters?

Of course, if Wilfork is a no-go, I doubt we'll have the same type of D scheme next year.

I read that Raji turned down an $8 mil per offer from the Packers. I am not sure why considering he is 2 full seasons removed from his most productive year and after 10.5 sacks in his first 3 seasons (6.5 in 2010) he has had 0 sacks in the last 2.

 

[nzpatsfan]

I read that Raji turned down an $8 mil per offer from the Packers. I am not sure why considering he is 2 full seasons removed from his most productive year and after 10.5 sacks in his first 3 seasons (6.5 in 2010) he has had 0 sacks in the last 2.

Maybe he is scared of Aaron Rogers' mustache.

 

[superpats]

Not a big arthur jones fan. I live in Baltimore and that dude has been pushed and given every opportunity to step up his game.He never really did.. I would much rather have lamar houston or Randy Starks if its a 2 yr deal. What does everybody think bout idea of trading mallet or a draft pick for an established DT 30 or younger this time. Im all for loading up for 2 seasons while we still have Brady and win 2 consecutive championships.

 

[VrabelJr]

Not a big arthur jones fan. I live in Baltimore and that dude has been pushed and given every opportunity to step up his game.He never really did.. I would much rather have lamar houston or Randy Starks if its a 2 yr deal. What does everybody think bout idea of trading mallet or a draft pick for an established DT 30 or younger this time. Im all for loading up for 2 seasons while we still have Brady and win 2 consecutive championships.

Uhhh... Arthur Jones had one of the best years out of all 3-4 DEs.

 

[Brady6]

Not a big arthur jones fan. I live in Baltimore and that dude has been pushed and given every opportunity to step up his game.He never really did.. I would much rather have lamar houston or Randy Starks if its a 2 yr deal. What does everybody think bout idea of trading mallet or a draft pick for an established DT 30 or younger this time. Im all for loading up for 2 seasons while we still have Brady and win 2 consecutive championships.

I think you might be confusing Jones with Cody.

 

[superpats]

He may have had some ok stats but i hear lot ot criticism on radio. His stats i hear are inflated cuz he is the guy they try and free up. I don't watch to many complete ravens but he always seems to be blocked struggling. Not saying im right just lots of sports jocks in baltimore seem to want more from him. I like starks a lot but just for 2or3 yr deal.