I of course meant 2006. I was damned disappointed in the playoff run that year, I won't deny that.
Under the present conditions, TBC is a bargain, he knows the system and has more pass rush ability than most of our "pass rushers" at OLB.
I don't mean to bash either. I like them both, and am optimistic about Crables upside. All they need to do is play hard, and I'll be happy.
Think of it as a business. If you're just barely making expenses, what happens when business is poor? You fold, that's what.
If everything goes right, this LB corps is adequate. If one or both exhibits a weakness they can't correct, what happens? Same with problems, injuries etc. Pass rush? Again, if everything hits, maybe adequate. If not? No young starter has succeeded since Colvin, that I can recall, outside of the #1pick. That's why you draft.
I'm sure they'll try to fill the gaps with tank and the DBs, but as good looking as they are, they are not Rodney.
Not a hater. Legitimate questions: Do we have enough to last through the playoffs? Where are the LBs of the future?[/quote]
They are spelled Mayo, Thomas, Guyton, Woods, Crabel and McKenzie. Three high picks: a First, two Thirds and then a couple/triple of developing, overachieving "Finds"...
Any long enduring dynasty must periodically rebuild/retool and the Pats have been doing so since the beginning of the 2007 season. In 2007 BB rebuilt the Offense. In 2008 and 2009 he has/is rebuilding the Defense. He did a pretty good job too.
First and Fifth in Offense in 2007 & 2008, and even stronger now. Tenth and a projected Top Five in 2008, and 2009 on Defense. Meanwhile an undefeated regular season and a SB appearance loss due to Two OL injuries and a RB injury loss in the Super Bowl & leading with 38 seconds to go.... Not bad for a rebuilding effort.. Eh Wot?