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RB is an underrated position of uncertainty when considering which players will make for the best group in view of: lead back, overall versatility, youth, contract status, and future leadership. It seems we'll go into week 1 with Stevenson as #1, and Henderson as #2. After that it's completely...

I wouldn't say that. Gibbens flashes a lot because of his size and finish, but he was having to show up because of his late reads, out of position, and mostly - he didn't do near as well as green-dot-communicator. Which is why Elliss played so much worse when Spillane was out. So, I'd say we...

It will be sad to lose him, just because of the growth and maturity we've seen through the toughest 3 years of Pats history in a long time. You love to see those home grown loyal guys get rewarded... BUT - I've been saying it for months, AJ is a better version of Boutte. They play the same...

Cowherds criteria was specific. Mine would be different. My Top 10 based on overall talent & potential within their team & roster this year: Stafford Allen Burrow Herbert Maye Darnold Mahomes Goff Williams Prescott / Stroud / Mayfield

I think DE is upgraded - Jones & Jacas/Ponder will be better than Landry & Chaisson were overall. DT is even - Either Farmer or Bray (keep an eye on this UDFA) could be effective enough to replace Tonga Also - Durden &/or Taylor seem to be on the rise LB is weaker. Not enough depth behind...

Wow, it's going to be a tough start, and a tough season. I'm shocked how many people think that last year was on a balanced scale, and that we should naturally be at the top of the AFC again. No, it's going to be a "crash back to earth" year. I think we'll be lucky to get 10 wins. That...

Week 4, 5, 6 better be some gimme's because it's shaping up to be a tougher first quarter than usual. Hopefully home Jets and Dolphins squeezed in there.

If that's true - I don't mind too much. 1 - get one of the 2 west coast trips out of the way with a ~12 day prep from preseason #3, and a 10 day recovery. 2 - it won't be a huge pressure game when ALL hype will be on SEA. We'll be assumed to lose, east coast team, SB blowout, etc. 3 -...

We play 2 harder divisions, more road games, more west coast games, more pressure (AFC champs & Vrabel). Still a lot of young players, a lot of turnover on D. I think we'll be where I thought we'd be last year at about 10-7 Make the playoffs as a wild card, but probably not much success 1-1

Have to be at least excited that the Pats took a swing - and I'm glad the swing wasn't one of these 6'1" 240 TE's that are all over the place now. He's prototype size, and very athletic. Weight, play strength, and route running can all be improved in year 1. There's no reason he can't...

Very curious how the WR corp turns out. Diggs is still a FA. Everyone assumes AJ is a few weeks away from a trade. Pop & Boutte & Chism must be on notice, because Pats have a ton of UDFA WR's trying out. (Boutte only uncertain IF Brown actually gets signed here) The only 100% locks currently...

I hope Obiazor works out - we really need him IMO. We're quietly thin at ILB. If Spillane misses as much time as last season, Elliss turns into a scrub when forced into MLB heady duties. Muma & Britt are not starters. Obiazor has a good range of versatility and could be an important...

I think the 2 UDFA's that could make the 53 are: OG Rizy - we need a solid Guard with versatility to push Wallace and backup both AVT in case of injury AND Onwenu who might be on his last year due to $$. DT Blay - he is a solid big-body, but with good athleticsm. He already looks better than...

This is stupid talk. All of it. Campbell was the best rated OT from a top SEC school at LSU. He was so good as a rookie, no one talked about him until he got hurt. The only surprise was that Lowe was suddenly not trash. Then, Campbell was slow, lacked power and was overthinking everything...

Will had some horrible plays in the SB. But I just re-watched some highlights from it... (I haven't seen a moment of replay since that dreadful night in Feb. until now) Wilson & Moses had some really bad sequences as well. And, I've been saying since last year - I'm not sure Wilson is big...

I'm going on record that I think Larison would be a better RB3 than Miller. Sure, Miller has the Alabama cache, but Larison's tape looks more explosive and versatile. He's more of a swiss-army type. Miller is not that elusive or fast. He's a bit of a bruiser, but without any top-flight asset...

Maybe already discussed... 1. Would you rather pay premium $$ for Brown at X, let Boutte go, and roll with Williams & Pop at Slot... 2. Or stick with Hollins, Boutte at X, and sign Diggs back as full-time slot (let Pop go)

100% agree. And by DL - I mean EDGE. Who can feel good with where we are with 2 old and/or ailing DE's (Landry & Jones). And Ponder - who is very much unknown as a starting & runblocking DE. And Swinson may emerge (high hopes) but it's hope. LB behind Spillane is also an underrated...

I can only trust that these football minds know that Lomu will end up being a great player - maybe even a 6-8 year tackle. I hope he's great. But, as a philosophy, I would see the 1st round as a place you get starting-caliber talent for your team in year 1. It's not like we're the Patriots...

I just don't like using a 1st round pick (trade up none the less) on someone who doesn't have a clear path to a starting role THIS YEAR. We needed a well-rounded EDGE that could start / or platoon start this year. OR a legit prototype TE that needs to be TE1 by next year.