McGrone is a complete unknown at this point, projected to be a ST/Backup LB.
Projected by who? the same people that just got half the first round wrong? This draft is proof that the teams aren't telling these draft nicks jack when it comes to how they have players rated.
Our starting LB's are turtles by today's standard and again,were exposed every single series against Buffalo in the playoffs. THIS is an area I want to see improved. We have yet to do that IMO.
Here's your problem. 3 of the 4 guys the Pats used at LB for those games are GONE. The only one left standing is Bentley. It's improvement by subtraction.
The Pats brought in Mack Wilson who is not slow by any stretch. They also have McMillan returning from injury. McMillan is someone they felt confident about in training camp until he tore his ACL. They wouldn't have given him another contract if they didn't feel confident. So with McGrone and and Bentley, that's actually a pretty young and fast (with the exception of Bentley) LB Corps.
If you were to voice concerns about the "EDGE" position, I'm right there with you. The Pats have Judon and Wise and unknowns.
What we don't know is where Jennings, Perkins and Uche will be lining up. I think that UCHE's best position is lining up as a Sideline to Sideline LB. Perkins maybe be in the rotation at Edge. Jennings might be also. I don't know if Dominique Robinson/Isaiah Thomas are better than them or not.
The Pats COULD also look at bringing back Trey Flowers as part of the "EDGE" rotation opposite Judon. I think that Monday or Tuesday ends the Free Agency period where signing players potentially counts against the Compensation equation. The Pats have plenty of money they can free up.
