How Lawrence Guy Fits In Patriots’ Defense May Influence the Draft

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How Lawrence Guy Fits In Patriots' Defense May Influence the Draft

Steve Balestrieri

Guy's most natural position is at the five-technique defensive end although he has the versatility to be a three-technique defensive tackle

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[primetime]

Larry the Pass Rush Guy

 

[jefmblrd]

I don't know anything about him, so I'm really looking forward to seeing him play. BB signed him to a significant contract, so I hope he lives up to that and helps to fortify our DL and provide some inside pass rush.

 

[maineman209]

I'd say that Guy's signing is less likely to influence the Pats draft than it is to influence the ways that Flowers, Ealy and Hightower are used situationally next season.

Guy or no Guy, either way, in 2018 the Pats are facing a shortage at 40-front DE and a potential shortage at LB that could exacerbate that DE shortage.

 

[Tony2046]

I'd say that Guy's signing is less likely to influence the Pats draft than it is to influence the ways that Flowers, Ealy and Hightower are used situationally next season.

Guy or no Guy, either way, in 2018 the Pats are facing a shortage at 40-front DE and a potential shortage at LB that could exacerbate that DE shortage.

I think you've just predicted the Pats draft.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Guy or no guy, we need pass rushers and linebackers. We may look like champs now, but come September we need de's that can get to the opposing qb and linebackers with speed coverage ability.

 

[patfanken]

Guy is definitely going to be one of those "off the radar" signings...assuming he performs as projected. Along with Malcolm Brown, the Pats now have 2 guys who can play DE if they want to get into a 3-4 set. They get a big guy who can set the edge on in 4-3 and can power rush from there, as well as a guy who can kick down inside when you want strength to provide push up the middle.

Interesting that Harbaugh was so effusive with his praise, yet did little to keep him. Were the Ravens so tight against the cap they couldn't keep him? According to Miguel, his cap number for this season is only $2.6MM

 

[DW Toys]

Guy or no guy, we need pass rushers and linebackers. We may look like champs now, but come September we need de's that can get to the opposing qb and linebackers with speed coverage ability.

Thoughts? The Eagles would take a 5th Round pick (so it says) for OLB Mychal Kendrick. They are shopping him. He can cover. He has had some great years until last when they switched their "D:" around. He is only 26 and runs about a 4.5 40. Would be our fastest LB day 1. Do I want a "ultra valuable" 5th Rounder or a guy who will start here in 2017?


He has also played some good games against the Pats and BB must have taken notice?

DW Toys

 

[maineman209]

Thoughts? The Eagles would take a 5th Round pick (so it says) for OLB Mychal Kendrick. They are shopping him. He can cover. He has had some great years until last when they switched their "D:" around. He is only 26 and runs about a 4.5 40. Would be our fastest LB day 1. Do I want a "ultra valuable" 5th Rounder or a guy who will start here in 2017?


He has also played some good games against the Pats and BB must have taken notice?

DW Toys

I recently read a rumor that they'd now accept a 6th for Kendricks. Fingers crossed.

 

[maineman209]

I think you've just predicted the Pats draft.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Pat first three picks are front-7 prospects.

 

[Tony2046]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Pat first three picks are front-7 prospects.

That's what I think as well depending on how the Butler situation plays out.

 

[Uptown]

I recently read a rumor that they'd now accept a 6th for Kendricks. Fingers crossed.

I heard the Eagles were in talks with SF in regards to Kendricks.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

I like the Niners moves so far they are building a decent foundation in SF

 

[Tony2046]

I like the Niners moves so far they are building a decent foundation in SF

I heard they're built to blow 25 point leads.

 

[Uptown]

I heard they're built to blow 25 point leads.

So they're following the blueprint of the Atlanta Failcons?

 

[Tony2046]

So they're following the blueprint of the Atlanta Failcons?

I was joking because they hired Kyle Shanahan as their HC.

 

[Uptown]

I was joking because they hired Kyle Shanahan as their HC.

I was joking too because ATL actually blew a 25 point lead.

 

[mgteich]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Pat first three picks are front-7 prospects.

We badly need to add an interior offensive lineman.

 

[maineman209]

We badly need to add an interior offensive lineman.

IDK. Besides the starters, the Pats have four IOL on the roster, including two of last year's rookies, one of whom (Karras) they kept on the bench on the 53-man for the entire season (because they never needed him, presumably). Who knows how Scar will have them coached these guys up by the start of Camp?

Plus, Fleming could probably play OG for awhile if necessary.

I think there's a need for more prospects for Scar to work with, but I'm not convinced that the situation is desperate.