This year's defense will be fun to watch

[Ross12]

Mapu may be converted from big S to fast LB.
There is no question he has skills if he can’t be used in the right role and situations.
He is basically the same size as Spillane and was a LB in college

Good point. Maybe he sticks

 

[Tunescribe]

Some of us not so silent, although I'm sure Tune might prefer the me part of us would exercise my right to remain silent a bit more often

Let there be no question: I heartily support your right to bloviate ad nauseam.

 

[dliverey44]

I still have no idea WTF he was doing at FS in 2024. Bill tried him at both LB and S, but he makes Mayo's reaction time look elite. I noticed his poor play recognition since he was drafted and it has carried over into the NFL. Just watch his college highlights and you'll see the same thing that it takes him a few seconds to get going. The game is just too fast for him. He also takes as bad of angles as Jordan Richards and James Sanders.

If the Pats sign a FS, he's going to get pushed off the roster. As Breer said early in the off-season, the next coach needs to get rid of the BB hybrid guys. So far, it looks like Vrabel is going in that direction.

I think he is going to find a niche as a LB in this faster smaller LB room. To be fair everyone looked lost on defense last year.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Bill usually only gave them guys a bit of play the 1st year...
Then he was put at FS? Full time? WHAT?

 

[TheRainMaker]

I think he is going to find a niche as a LB in this faster smaller LB room. To be fair everyone looked lost on defense last year.

Maybe Vrabel tries him there again, but I think his time is running out especially if another veteran LB and FS are signed.

 

[Ring 6]

Good point. Maybe he sticks

I thought when he was drafted his best use would be small fast LB. His college take shows very good recognition and reaction from the lb spot. In our old system he was just too small but he could fit there now.

 

[Ross12]

I thought when he was drafted his best use would be small fast LB. His college take shows very good recognition and reaction from the lb spot. In our old system he was just too small but he could fit there now.

He was grossly misused last year. Mayo and Covington had no idea what to do with him

 

[Water Boy]

You need explosive playmakers on offense to win in today’s nfl. We have zero chance at developing Maye correctly or competing with the bills for the division crown if we invest in the trenches while neglect the skilled position players.

The way to develop Maye is to give him a chance to make some plays in structure.

 

[TheRainMaker]

You need explosive playmakers on offense to win in today’s nfl. We have zero chance at developing Maye correctly or competing with the bills for the division crown if we invest in the trenches while neglect the skilled position players.

The Bills and Chiefs offensive rosters are crap. With that said, that's not the model I want to copy.

The Pats can't address every single need and have picked FA to focus on defense. There will be cuts, potential trades and the draft for offense.

 

[Real fan 02]

Hope we can say the same for our Offense.

You still have me PF2

 

[palialka]

You know we had Richard Seymour, Ty Warren and Vince wilfork. Plus Willie Mcginest who was an edge player. Come on guy get a grip with that best d line ever

Add Jarvis Green to that mix. That’s the best Pats Dline ever

 

[stinkypete]

Add Jarvis Green to that mix. That’s the best Pats Dline ever

And Mike Wright

 

[billdog3484]

If he'd actually said it was the best ever, you might have a point.
Also to your point about "comparable"....last year's D Line was comparable to the best D lines in NFL history, given that comparable means being able to make a comparison, and has nothing to do with the outcome of that comparison.
Not what he said. Reading comprehension is important.
Don't make idle arguments with Tunes....he's got a silent army.

And Mike Wright

I don’t know, if we add deatrich wise to our current d line it may be just as good

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

The Bills and Chiefs offensive rosters are crap. With that said, that's not the model I want to copy.

The Pats can't address every single need and have picked FA to focus on defense. There will be cuts, potential trades and the draft for offense.

This was not the year to focus on Offense.
Most of the top Offensive talent resigned with their team
We tried with Godwin but he took less
There was a lot of talent on the Defensive side and they went and got them
We had and still have so many holes
At least this year we are making progress
I think there will be a trade for some offensive talent

 

[BennyBledsoe]

ANY addition of talent, offense, defense, special teams, should be welcome at this point.