Sidy Sow - Conflicting Opinions

[SlowGettingUp]

Closed practice yesterday, but best I can tell from reports is that he was playing RT with the top unit. Not that many practices back he was still on the third unit.

If they found a starting RT in the fourth round that will have been quite a coup.

 

[Wozzy]

Closed practice yesterday, but best I can tell from reports is that he was playing RT with the top unit. Not that many practices back he was still on the third unit.

If they found a starting RT in the fourth round that will have been quite a coup.

And all the complaints the Pat’s didn’t draft an OT will have been for nothing.

 

[BTTA]

I hope the positions are fixed now and they start to have some continuity in practice. I would want sow to take all reps he can at right tackle to see if he has it in him to be decent . Even if he is average , might make sense to keep him at RT and learn the ropes while substituting reiff if necessary to help him out. Mafi to be right guard till Onwenu comes back from injury and promptly pushed to guard backup.

I don't think Anderson is going to be available this season. So more we have Mafi and sow play better it is for next year and for depth purposes. Hopefully Andrews, strange and brown solidify the other side and we have a blocking TE for extra support on right side .

If Sow can play this year as average, we should all be celebrating. We'd have a very good line, assuming Brown stays healthy. That would mean we'd have a strong running game.

We'd also have (probably) four young linemen either on the roster or PS that are going to be significantly better next year (Sow, Strange, Mafi, and one of the centers). Great position to be in.

What evidence do you have about Anderson's medical situation that provides that conclusion?

 

[rkarp1]

Closed practice yesterday, but best I can tell from reports is that he was playing RT with the top unit. Not that many practices back he was still on the third unit.

If they found a starting RT in the fourth round that will have been quite a coup.

he is playing with the top unit because Reiff has been demoted as has McDermott.
Reiff no longer has the footspeed to play T. McDermott will battle Sow for starters snaps. both are average to below average at the moment. Sow has great upside, but is a work in progress. We may see McDermott to start, and Sow over take him mid season

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

he is playing with the top unit because Reiff has been demoted as has McDermott.
Reiff no longer has the footspeed to play T. McDermott will battle Sow for starters snaps. both are average to below average at the moment. Sow has great upside, but is a work in progress. We may see McDermott to start, and Sow over take him mid season

Reiff has not been demoted. Reiff is playing RG in place of Onwenu (with the 1st unit), instead of the rookies who were playing RG. When Onwenu returns, either Reiff will return to RT, or be a backup to Sow - I expect Reiff will start the season at RT. Maybe Sow will start at RT later in the season - it is a big jump for Sow from MAC to the NFL and switching from guard to tackle in his rookie year.

 

[mgcolby]

Closed practice yesterday, but best I can tell from reports is that he was playing RT with the top unit. Not that many practices back he was still on the third unit.

If they found a starting RT in the fourth round that will have been quite a coup.

Agree with you. But still a big if.

 

[mgteich]

Closed practice yesterday, but best I can tell from reports is that he was playing RT with the top unit. Not that many practices back he was still on the third unit.

If they found a starting RT in the fourth round that will have been quite a coup.

even a backup OT tackle would be great
also a backup OG in the 5th would be great

 

[Thelonious]

"Sidy Sow" is just a great name for a fat guy. For that reason alone, I'd love to see him make the team. All those piggy jokes: such a feast for those of us committed to the lowly Dad Joke .

 

[SlowGettingUp]

Up and down ...

He was back in that spot [RT] again on Monday, but it was a struggle at times. Working against Matthew Judon -- a tough draw for a guy who played guard for the vast majority of his college career -- Sow appeared to give up two would-be sacks.

Perry: Patriots' red zone offense takes a hit with Gesicki injury

How will Mike Gesicki’s shoulder injury impact the Patriots’ offense? Phil Perry shares his take as well as other notable developments from Monday’s practice.

www.nbcsportsboston.com

 

[Wozzy]

Up and down ...

Perry: Patriots' red zone offense takes a hit with Gesicki injury

How will Mike Gesicki’s shoulder injury impact the Patriots’ offense? Phil Perry shares his take as well as other notable developments from Monday’s practice.

www.nbcsportsboston.com

Going against Judon in practice is being forged in fire. It's good practice for him.

 

[jlu52]

Up and down ...

Perry: Patriots' red zone offense takes a hit with Gesicki injury

How will Mike Gesicki’s shoulder injury impact the Patriots’ offense? Phil Perry shares his take as well as other notable developments from Monday’s practice.

www.nbcsportsboston.com

Judon will tend to make a lineman look like that often. Pick a lineman, any lineman, on any given play. But, up and down. Hope he is a quick learner.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

Judon will tend to make a lineman look like that often.

Even more so now they paid him extra ...

 

[BTTA]

Up and down ...

Perry: Patriots' red zone offense takes a hit with Gesicki injury

How will Mike Gesicki’s shoulder injury impact the Patriots’ offense? Phil Perry shares his take as well as other notable developments from Monday’s practice.

www.nbcsportsboston.com

If the Pats are dedicating practice time to having Sow work against their best edge rusher, it is an investment in him. If they give him assignments like that, they expect him to struggle and then learn. Judon is the teacher here. It is like being given mat time with the best martial artist in residence.

If anything, it is a sign that his stock is up.

The writers can be idiots.

 

[Family]

If the Pats are dedicating practice time to having Sow work against their best edge rusher, it is an investment in him. If they give him assignments like that, they expect him to struggle and then learn. Judon is the teacher here. It is like being given mat time with the best martial artist in residence.

If anything, it is a sign that his stock is up.

The writers can be idiots.

We've gone from I'm just trolling, and everyone believes Sow can play tackle, to there are multiple writers who can be idiots because they disagree with a homer point of view.

 

[captain stone]

We've gone from I'm just trolling, and everyone believes Sow can play tackle, to there are multiple writers who can be idiots because they disagree with a homer point of view.

Yep... Another reason the Sow's at RT is that they already know what McDermott can do, and Reiffer is worse than that... Don't know why Stubby or even Mafi hasn't been given a few snaps out there himself; and Sow a few at Left Guard, especially with Strange69 being hors de combat and all...

 

[BTTA]

We've gone from I'm just trolling, and everyone believes Sow can play tackle, to there are multiple writers who can be idiots because they disagree with a homer point of view.

Did you even read what the writer said? He said Sow was "down" because he did well in the practice game, and then when matched up against Judon in practice, didn't do so well. That has nothing to do with anyone's prior position, homer or otherwise. It was based entirely on those two bits of evidence. You are the one who is bringing a tribal mindset into this that there are two camps and everything that's said is motivated by and supportive of one camp or the other. It just isn't a reflection of reality.

 

[mike_usagisan]

Reiff has not been demoted. Reiff is playing RG in place of Onwenu (with the 1st unit), instead of the rookies who were playing RG. When Onwenu returns, either Reiff will return to RT, or be a backup to Sow - I expect Reiff will start the season at RT. Maybe Sow will start at RT later in the season - it is a big jump for Sow from MAC to the NFL and switching from guard to tackle in his rookie year.

Yeah, I think they’re mix and matching right now as they figure out the best line and who are capable of backing up which spots. While I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re still mixing it up in the first couple of games, it’s obvious they will do a LOT better than we saw in the first preseason game.

 

[Wozzy]

Yeah, I think they’re mix and matching right now as they figure out the best line and who are capable of backing up which spots. While I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re still mixing it up in the first couple of games, it’s obvious they will do a LOT better than we saw in the first preseason game.

I thought Mafi played well but he made a couple obvious gaffes in Thursday’s game. This is likely why he was demoted and Reiff was moved inside.

They need to serve these rookies a slice of humble pie when they’ve earned it. It probably worked, it was reported Mafi blasted open a hole in practice for Rhamondre yesterday. He probably won’t miss many more blocks again. Preseason is for player development.

 

[patfanken]

This is feakin' TRAINING CAMP. No one is being promoted OR demoted. This is the time when you are SUPPOSED to mix and match. This is the TIME when you are trying to both find out what you have AND develop your younger players. This stuff changes practice to practice and should continue for the next 2 weeks. It is AFTER that that the staff will have a better idea of who they want to start the season with, that changes to the first unit, etc will become meaningful.

BTW- it really SUCKS that both joint practices this year will be away from Gillette.

 

[Family]

Did you even read what the writer said? He said Sow was "down" because he did well in the practice game, and then when matched up against Judon in practice, didn't do so well. That has nothing to do with anyone's prior position, homer or otherwise. It was based entirely on those two bits of evidence. You are the one who is bringing a tribal mindset into this that there are two camps and everything that's said is motivated by and supportive of one camp or the other. It just isn't a reflection of reality.

You said, "The writers can be idiots." I was posting off your comment. Plus, here's been at least two other writers who have left Sow off the 53 (which I disagree with).

I've been positive about the team and draft since last season ended. I am not here to trash the team or players. . Discussions like these are met by personal attacks and misinformation.

I understand why good posters have left the board. Opinions are not appreciated.