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Why couldn't Strong replace Montgomery? I get he's a rookie, but it appears Montgomery's value is in STs. Strong could certainly do that while getting acclimated to the run game.
I understand that some posters think that ST's requires no skills. Why not say that Strong should be considered as a backup LG or as a backup DT? Bolden was a very good, and very important, member of ST's. He left. Belichick signed Montgomery as his ST replacement.
Bolden wasn't a LG or DT was he? He was a RB. Montgomery is a RB. Strong is a RB. A fast one. You're telling me Strong can't perform the ST duties that another older, slower RB performed? I guess only certain types of RBs can be STers. Lol
Because Montgomery is a jag, Slater is an All Pro. I thought that was obvious.
Here you go genius, from Bleacher report:
rofl
Is Belichick a mediot?
Not sure why you think this is such an outlandish take. The unofficial depth chart lists Montgomery & JJ Taylor as returners (both RBs). Montgomery has a career kick return of 22.4 yards, hardly elite. It's laughable that you think Montgomery is so special he can replace a top STer.
They’ll try out every rookie at special teams to see where they can provide value. If Strong can’t pass block or contribute on special teams he won’t be active on Sundays. I think it’s far more likely Marcus Jones is the return man, he was one of the best in the nation at it in college.
Montgomery had as many tackles at gunner last season as Brandon Bolden, there are other positions on special teams besides return man. Someone has to block and tackle.
Montgomery is bigger and also very athletic for his size, he’s a very good athlete. He also can play multiple positions in two phases. RB/WR/ST’s.
Strong was a draft binkie of mine but once the draft ends any favoritism goes out the window. If all the RB’s make it through camp and preseason healthy there will be a logjam there… especially if the two rookies show some pass blocking chops and contribute on ST’s.
I'm fine with all your comments except those regarding Harris. You seem to be thinking that they will extend him or dump him. I don't see why we would do that with our starter. He is part of a solid RB group, and will likely not be here after the season. Strong will have a season to develop so that we have Stevenson and Strong in 2023.
Harris is in a contract year, they drafted two RB’s, not just one. Strong is a potential White replacement, Kevin Harris is more of a workhorse type.
You miss the point. There is no reason to cut our starting RB, merely because he will be gone after the season. And yes, we would get something for him, a compensation pick. Basically, you would have us replace our starter withe a 6th rounder just in order to get a 4th or 5th rpunder instead of a future 6th.
I specifically said they wouldn’t “cut” him, they would trade him… especially if the two sides are far apart in negotiations. Money matters…
What would you pay Harris, would you overpay?
So you don’t want to extend Harris, don’t want to trade him, you want to let him play out his final season then lose him for nothing… you might, the Pats likely won’t.
Negotiations with a player a team wants to keep begin the season before the last… that’s how things are done. Harris has been a good soldier, I’m sure they’d like to have him back if the price is right.
I would pay Harris what his contract calls for, as we do for all 4th year players that have any value. Just BTW, patriot extensions are just that extensions. 2022 compensation wouldn't change.
You seem to be dancing around a commitment. Either you want Harris or you don’t, you can’t have it both ways.
Either you want to extend Harris or you don’t, the incentive is irrelevant. He’s been a good player.
Hyperbolic nonsense… do you want him or not? If yes what are you willing to pay? Stop waffling….
Agreed, it doesn’t mean you let Harris walk after his rookie contract ends with zero compensation. Players are assets, especially good players. That’s the entire reason we’re having this conversation. You’re sitting on the fence telling me a decision doesn’t have to be made…. it does. Sht or get off the pot.
