The Safety Dance

[Claremonster]

The safety position is in need of an upgrade.

What is the best way to fix this?

Are there any good free agents this year? Who in the draft is good?

 

[Sciz]

Do we really need a thread for every single position that you think needs to be upgraded?

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

Kenny Vaccaro, Texas (FS)
Eric Reid, LSU (FS)
Matt Elam, Florida (SS)
Phillip Thomas, Fresno State (FS)

are generally among the most highly-regarded safety prospects.

I don't think any of them carry a "can't miss" tag

 

[zipster9]

The safety position is in need of an upgrade.

What is the best way to fix this?

Are there any good free agents this year? Who in the draft is good?

Ed Reed or DashonGoldson. But, both probably re-sign with their teams...

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Draft and/or hope Tavon Wilson progresses well enough. Goldson and Reed (if he even returns) will probably get big offers elsewhere. I've been saying all year Gregory can be a valuable contributor but probably shouldn't be the one we rely on to play a majority of snaps.

 

[zipster9]

Draft and/or hope Tavon Wilson progresses well enough. Goldson and Reed (if he even returns) will probably get big offers elsewhere. I've been saying all year Gregory can be a valuable contributor but probably shouldn't be the one we rely on to play a majority of snaps.

Problem is Gregory cannot keep up with TEs, and our LBs cannot keep up with TEs. Either we upgrade the Safety position, or the LB position, on a player that is speedy enough to match TEs...

 

[resdubwhite]

Ed Reed or DashonGoldson. But, both probably re-sign with their teams...

GOldson came to town for a visit in 11. We let him go home.

boo hoooo.

 

[Pewsterbaby]

Maybe we can sign Butters. He does a killer Safety Dance.

 

[IllegalContact]

Laron Landry

 

[Big-T]

GOldson came to town for a visit in 11. We let him go home.

boo hoooo.

Wasn't the story the Patriots offered him a multi-year deal and he only wanted a 1 year prove it deal instead?

 

[resdubwhite]

Wasn't the story the Patriots offered him a multi-year deal and he only wanted a 1 year prove it deal instead?

Didn't know that. Thanks for the information.

 

[blackglass3]

It's a shame our "Next Rodney" safety draft picks haven't panned out. Meriweather and Chung both looked like they were going knocking at the door and then flamed out when we expected them to take that next step. I can't imagine Chung getting big money on any team in the league, and Meriweather can't stay on the field.

As I said, I'd rather have Bernard Pollard on our team for some hard hitting. If Pollard hadn't hurt Brady we'd all be falling over ourselves to try and get him. Sure we'll be getting some 15 yard penalties, but watching Gregory chase people around all night was incredibly frustrating.

 

[zipster9]

It's a shame our "Next Rodney" safety draft picks haven't panned out. Meriweather and Chung both looked like they were going knocking at the door and then flamed out when we expected them to take that next step. I can't imagine Chung getting big money on any team in the league, and Meriweather can't stay on the field.

As I said, I'd rather have Bernard Pollard on our team for some hard hitting. If Pollard hadn't hurt Brady we'd all be falling over ourselves to try and get him. Sure we'll be getting some 15 yard penalties, but watching Gregory chase people around all night was incredibly frustrating.

If you cannot beat him (Pollard), sign him. That way he does not knock-out future Patriots!

 

[blackglass3]

If you cannot beat him (Pollard), sign him. That way he does not knock-out future Patriots!

It's win-win. He hits other players hard and we don't have to deal with him hurting one of us (except maybe in practice).

 

[JMC00]

Draft Matt Elam

 

[condon84]

It's win-win. He hits other players hard and we don't have to deal with him hurting one of us (except maybe in practice).

I'm all for this. He's tough, passionate and he'll knock the crap out of people.

Gregory was at the end of a lot of good plays made by the Ravens yesterday. He has no business starting. One of the biggest culprits on our loss.

 

[chicowalker]

Kenny Vaccaro, Texas (FS)
Eric Reid, LSU (FS)
Matt Elam, Florida (SS)
Phillip Thomas, Fresno State (FS)

are generally among the most highly-regarded safety prospects.

I don't think any of them carry a "can't miss" tag

and Tony Jefferson (Oklahoma), assuming he declares, right?

I've seen a lot of Reid. Not a huge fan. Goes for hits instead of making the smart play.

 

[ausbacker]

and Tony Jefferson (Oklahoma), assuming he declares, right?

I've seen a lot of Reid. Not a huge fan. Goes for hits instead of making the smart play.

At this point, the Patriots probably need an enforcer in the secondary who makes hits. Few of them make the smart play as it is.

 

[DocHoliday]

If you can't defend the pass, just smash them so they stop playing as well.

Works on WW, Hernandez, and Vereen.

It's time we return the favor

 

[manxman2601]

At this point, the Patriots probably need an enforcer in the secondary who makes hits. Few of them make the smart play as it is.

DJ Swearinger fits the bill:

2012 USC vs Arkansas - DJ Swearinger Penalty, Penalty, Pick Six/Penalty "Who cares!" - YouTube

Love the commentary at the end: "Who cares, who cares".