Welcome back Andre Carter

[PATSNUTme]

Can he rush the passer?

Very disappointed has taken until post #61.

 

[shmessy]

you say that as if we only have one "backup". You also say that as if he can't be upgraded.

Bequette can't be upgraded.

Nobody stands on a sideline doing nothing better than that guy.

 

[BradyFTW!]

What happened to Bequette? Isn't he our backup DE?

Does "he's terrible" count as something happening?

 

[condon84]

Bequette can't be upgraded.

Nobody stands on a sideline doing nothing better than that guy.

When I'm watching the Pats and they start pissing me off, I'll randomly yell, "Bequette, DO SOMETHING!!"

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

What happened to Bequette? Isn't he our backup DE?

Yes he is
Precisely why we signed the aged Carter

 

[ctpatsfan77]

When I'm watching the Pats and they start pissing me off, I'll randomly yell, "Bequette, DO SOMETHING!!"

Well, he's at least seen the field, unlike Steve Beauharnais, who can't even get snaps on STs.

 

[DaBronxPats14]

It's a good signing, we can always use a pass rusher and he knows BB's system. I agree with some posters about Nik possibly playin some LB schemes. Talib is real addition we need back NOW!

 

[Kontradiction]

Good point, but I'm not sure that Nink has ever displayed the ability to play man to man with an athletic TE like Cumberland. He has shown to be very good in zone coverage, however.

Nink is an upgrade in man to man over Hightower and definitely over Spikes. I, personally, don't want to see the team playing the amount of zone they played this past Sunday again.

 

[MassPats38]

Good to see him back. He's a good locker room presence and had seemed to age well prior to that injury. Hopefully, he will prove useful.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Nink is an upgrade in man to man over Hightower and definitely over Spikes. I, personally, don't want to see the team playing the amount of zone they played this past Sunday again.

I had thought Fletcher was faster and a better cover LB than these stumps. Obviously the coaches with their daily film disagree.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Please explain why this move indicates desperation on part of the Patriots.

Well...lets see...hmmmm

Carter has been looking for work for quite a few months and no one knocked on his door.

This is not 2010 anymore and he is a few years older...why do some in here think he just picks up where he left off?

I hope he does but if you are looking for a 10 sack guy,you ain't finding it here.

He is a veteran presence among youngsters,if that helps any then good,but your expectations better not be too high on an aging player who has had some previous leg injuries.

 

[jmt57]

If Carter is an improvement over the 53rd player on the roster, then I don't see what the problem is with signing him.

 

[JackBauer]

No.

Keeping Jake Bequette on the roster one more minute is a desperation move.

I have to admit, I enjoy your jihad against Jake Bequette.

 

[resdubwhite]

Well, he's at least seen the field, unlike Steve Beauharnais, who can't even get snaps on STs.

Then again Beuharnis was drafted way way lower than Bequette and is still a rookie.

 

[Kontradiction]

I had thought Fletcher was faster and a better cover LB than these stumps. Obviously the coaches with their daily film disagree.

Prior to injury he was.

 

[JackBauer]

Well...lets see...hmmmm

Carter has been looking for work for quite a few months and no one knocked on his door.

This is not 2010 anymore and he is a few years older...why do some in here think he just picks up where he left off?

I hope he does but if you are looking for a 10 sack guy,you ain't finding it here.

He is a veteran presence among youngsters,if that helps any then good,but your expectations better not be too high on an aging player who has had some previous leg injuries.

None of what you wrote supports your assertion this was a desperate move by the Patriots.

 

[Ring 6]

Nink is an upgrade in man to man over Hightower and definitely over Spikes. I, personally, don't want to see the team playing the amount of zone they played this past Sunday again.

Ninkovich is not an upgrade in man to man coverage to anyone. Well maybe Wilfork.

 

[Ring 6]

Well...lets see...hmmmm

Carter has been looking for work for quite a few months and no one knocked on his door.

This is not 2010 anymore and he is a few years older...why do some in here think he just picks up where he left off?

I hope he does but if you are looking for a 10 sack guy,you ain't finding it here.

He is a veteran presence among youngsters,if that helps any then good,but your expectations better not be too high on an aging player who has had some previous leg injuries.

So your unrealistic expectations make a move desperate?

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Ninkovich is not an upgrade in man to man coverage to anyone. Well maybe Wilfork.

Kicking a guy when he's down on IR, eh Andy?

 

[Ring 6]

Kicking a guy when he's down on IR, eh Andy?

Nah, I think Vince would agree