Cool Link Mankins: Pats’ O-Linemen Have ‘Rude Awakening’ In Store From Scarnecchia

[Rhodey]

“Those young guys have a rude awakening coming,” Mankins told Mark Daniels of The Providence Journal. “They have never had anyone like him. They better be in shape, because he’s going to test you.”

Former Patriots left tackle Matt Light said the same thing: “Those young guys, they have no idea what they’re in for. They’re going to figure it out real quick.”

Link: Mankins: Pats' O-Linemen Have 'Rude Awakening' In Store From Scarnecchia

 

[ctpatsfan77]

“Those young guys have a rude awakening coming,” Mankins told Mark Daniels of The Providence Journal. “They have never had anyone like him. They better be in shape, because he’s going to test you.”

Former Patriots left tackle Matt Light said the same thing: “Those young guys, they have no idea what they’re in for. They’re going to figure it out real quick.”

Link: Mankins: Pats' O-Linemen Have 'Rude Awakening' In Store From Scarnecchia

Interesting question: did Scarnecchia not scout any of the young'uns (Stork, Andrews, Fleming, Mason, Jackson)?

 

[Simple Jack's Brother]

I'm very hopeful Scarnecchia whips these guys into a mauling unit this coming season. They certainly have the potential, now they just need to reach it. Oh and staying healthy would help too.

 

[long distance]

If Cannon is here to stay, somebody better wake him up!

 

[tasmlab]

That's awesome.

 

[Tony2046]

If Cannon is here to stay, somebody better wake him up!

What's wrong with Cannon?

 

[Kontradiction]

Hopefully the team can find someone who is worth a damn to take his place once he retires again.

 

[DaBruinz]

Interesting question: did Scarnecchia not scout any of the young'uns (Stork, Andrews, Fleming, Mason, Jackson)?

My understanding was that Scar scouted and gave his blessing on ALL of the O-line the Pats drafted in the last 2 years..

 

[mgteich]

I'm not at all worried about OT's for 2016. We have Solder, Vollmer and Scar's chosen backup: Cannon. We also have Waddle. We will likely add a developmental OT through the draft.

I'm OK with Stork as part of our OL.
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THE ISSUE IS AT OG (one of whom needs to be backup center)

Many here thank that we brought in the future last year in Mason, Jackson and Andrews. Perhaps yes, and perhaps no. None of them showed much, certainly not that they were solid NFL starter material.

In any case, if healthy, we should be better than last year. We've added Cooper. I see at least one more veteran for camp.

 

[Deus Irae]

I'm not at all worried about OT's for 2016. We have Solder, Vollmer and Scar's chosen backup: Cannon. We also have Waddle. We will likely add a developmental OT through the draft.

Given the injury/play history of both Solder and Vollmer, Vollmer's health in particular, how can you be "not at all worried" about the OT spot?

 

[Froob]

Good to hear, I'm not so sure they need to draft any linemen aside maybe a prospect OT. I think the pieces are all there, they just need the coaching.

 

[realtime]

Hopefully the team can find someone who is worth a damn to take his place once he retires again.

The SB championship and 2 point loss on the road in the AFCC in his absence weren't good enough for you?

 

[oldrover]

What's wrong with Cannon?

Using Cannon can... uh...



...backfire.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

If Cannon is here to stay, somebody better wake him up!

Cannon was here with Scar before. for a few years. Not sure what your point is.

 

[mgteich]

Given the injury/play history of both Solder and Vollmer, Vollmer's health in particular, how can you be "not at all worried" about the OT spot?

You can choose to worry about any roster spot that you wish. At OT, we have two solid starters, and two OK backups. We have much less at some other positions (e.g RB, CB. We need a developmental OT.

The team does prepare for the possibility that Vollmer will not be available. We have had a veteran backup for years.

 

[Deus Irae]

You can choose to worry about any roster spot that you wish. At OT, we have two solid starters, and two OK backups. We have much less at some other positions (e.g RB, CB. We need a developmental OT.

The team does prepare for the possibility that Vollmer will not be available. We have had a veteran backup for years.

None of that answers my question.

 

[fnordcircle]

You can't worry about injuries because someone falling on Vollmer's ankle and breaking it isn't something you can coach.

 

[mgteich]

None of that answers my question.

It is useless to worry about players being re-injured if the team has adequate backups.

 

[Deus Irae]

It is useless to worry about players being re-injured if the team has adequate backups.

So your claim then has to boil down to the notion that you have zero questions about the adequacy of Cannon and/or Waddle stepping in for Solder and/or Vollmer.

Interesting, to say the least.

 

[turkeyneck]

Hopefully the team can find someone who is worth a damn to take his place once he retires again.

Yep. Scar needs both to be coaching up the OL and to be training his replacement.