"DE" Weakest Link

[PatsFan2]

Listen, Vrabel can rave about "his guy" Landry all he wants. The problem is, he is cooked. He was very slow before getting hurt, and only made impactful plays when the QB or RB was forced to his side because of inside push by the beasts at DT or chased by Chaisson. When he came back from injury, he was a non-factor. So, don't count Landry in the equation at all. He may take a roster spot, but that's due to Vrabes loyalty factor, not his production capability.

We have Jones and Ponder - both need to prove something about their value THIS YEAR! Not years ago, or potential a year from now. Swinson is a complete nothing yet (while he could develop). But the reason you know this is the worst position group is because NO offense will worry at all about our edge rushers when playing us right now.

We absolutely NEED Jacas to show up at camp like a cannon, or we absolutely need to make a move for a productive vet.

Yeah I'm not a blind homer towards Harold Landry either: we know he's gone after this season. That said: the writings on the wall that he will be a IR candidate and not Designated to return. Kinda like TE Julian Hill.

 

[mgteich]

Difference here is the current group of patiots coaches are really Difference makers.. Clint McMillan and Mike Smith are guys that are dam good coaches and are committed. They are going to BS around. Ponder has been getting alot of work with the absence of Jacas and Landry.

Yes, it is POSSIBLE, that good coaches can make UDFA's into stars. It can happen. We can certainly hope. Of course, hope is not a plan.

I think that by August the staff will know the health of Landry and Jacas (I think that they already know). If one is healthy, then he will split time with Ponder opposite Jones. If neither is healthy or likely to be so before the season starts, then Vrabel will trade for an additional EDGE player.

I suspect that the patriots are having regular discussions with the giants as well as reviewing those who could be available. Clearly, we need at least 3 EDGE rushers who are ready to contribute. Jones and Ponder make two.

Of course, it certainly possible that we posters know much better about the health and 2026 prospects of Jacas and Landry. NOT!!

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Not if he’s coming off getting a knee scoped, a bone spur removed or some other minor cleanup procedure.

Don’t be a scaremonger.

Vrabel’s tone when pressed on Jacas does lend itself to questions around “what did the team know?”. And of they missed a medical issue, that’s the frustrating thing.

I’m sure long term it’s fine, just annoying for him not to be out there.