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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.How can Belichick acquiring a special teamer ever be considered odd or out of character?From all accounts, he's primarily a special teamer who has had a tough time staying healthy. Needless to say, it's an odd addition.
True - but the knock on him has been his injury history and since Belichick favors guys who tend to be "available" - and those issues are why Tampa seemingly parted ways with Cichy - that was what stuck out (at least to me) about this signing.How can Belichick acquiring a special teamer ever be considered odd or out of character?
True - but the knock on him has been his injury history and since Belichick favors guys who tend to be "available" - and those issues are why Tampa seemingly parted ways with Cichy - that was what stuck out (at least to me) about this signing.
I realize they have somewhat different responsibilities on defense, but I wouldn't mind seeing him replace Terry Brooks on the 53...He could step right into his role on STs too...Injuries aside, which seem to the only details reported, what does he bring to table? STer only? Or are there qualities that would help our D? Don't need a recap of his injuries...
no wonder he’s always sick/injuredI think in his ancestors' country of origin, "Cichy" is pronounced "Sicky."
You’re right, Ian, but I think this has more to do with BB knowing his LBs are a weakness and throwing a dart on a player who could help if they get lucky. No risk or downside, worth a shot. A player gets bumped off the active roster but it’s not like they are really squeezed for talent this year.True - but the knock on him has been his injury history and since Belichick favors guys who tend to be "available" - and those issues are why Tampa seemingly parted ways with Cichy - that was what stuck out (at least to me) about this signing.
I thought that Nico could maybe develop into a backup ILB/STer when he entered the draft, but by the time he arrived in Foxborough he had already shown that he wasn't even that good...Cichy if healthy has much more potential as a defender than Nico ever did...but that injury history...What? Niko Koutovides wasn’t available?
All of those defensive pickups during 2011 stick with me unlike any other year for some reason. We were so desperate for help, and yet winning.I thought that Nico could maybe develop into a backup ILB/STer when he entered the draft, but by the time he arrived in Foxborough he had already shown that he wasn't even that good...Cichy if healthy has much more potential as a defender than Nico ever did...but that injury history...