SeymourTrophies
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TBC is haveing a nice for the pats and should be a starter again next year
only if the OLB situation is just as bad as it is now.....TBC is not a starter
Not sure why anyone would be bashing the Colvin signing. He was fantastic for us up until he had the foot (or whatever it was) injury in 2007.
Unless we win the SB, it will be many years until I stop re-living this season in my mind, having drafted Matthews and Laurinitis. I suppose it would help if Brace and Chung were pro-bowlers in 2010 or 2011.
Initially, the Colvin signing was a terrific move. He showed his
considerable skills in his very first game. Then, his hip gave way
and he was never the same player again.
You are one of very few posters who is realistic about the Patriot'sBelichick had his chances to secure more LB help in 2009. He chose to use resources differently. Why should 2010 be any different?
I expect Burgess or Green to be re-signed, Wilfork to be franchised, and Woods to be again be given a high enough tender to keep him. That would give us this group to start:
NT (2) Wilfork, Brace
DE (4) Warren, Wright, Pryor, Burgess/Green
OLB (4) Banta-Cain, Thomas, Ninkovich, Crable
ILB (3) Mayo, Guyton, McKenzie
LB/ST (2) Woods, Alexander
I expect that this group will be stronger as the kids get more experience.
There is certainly room for 2-4 new players as upgrade to this group of 15. Thomas could certainly be sent packing, but I don't see how it strengthens the team to do so.
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There will be room for as many young stud DE/OLB as Belichick wants to add as well as room for a veteran or two. Somehow, I don't see Belichick changing his approach much.
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And sure, I'd love to see Merriman and a top rookie ADDED to the above group.
only if the OLB situation is just as bad as it is now.....TBC is not a starter
In addition to linebacker, the Patriots have not been overly successful with cornerbacks either.
When Asante Samuel was an RFA, the Patriots could not recognize whether Asante was a legitimate cornerback or just a good nickle corner. It took two Pro-Bowl appearance to show them he
was a very good player
QUOTE]You are one of very few posters who is realistic about the Patriot's
linebacking situation. I expect the Patriots to neither sign a big name
free agent linebacker nor expend a high draft pick on one and groom
him for the future. I salivate when I read mayoclinic's list of the
DE/OLB choices in the 2010 draft but know BB will pass on them
and draft a linebacker in the 4th or later rounds who will probably
get injured or be cut.
With regard to the linebackers, BB has expended exactly one day one pick on a linebacker in 9 years (Mayo)
With regard to the cornerbacks, if BB was doing a good job developing cornerbacks, why the need for Deltha O'Neal in 2008?
They goofed on Samuel. Samuel's deal is now a bargain.
I expect the Patriots to neither sign a big name
free agent linebacker nor expend a high draft pick on one and groom
him for the future. I salivate when I read mayoclinic's list of the
DE/OLB choices in the 2010 draft but know BB will pass on them
and draft a linebacker in the 4th or later rounds who will probably
get injured or be cut.
Aaron Kampman has been terrible in Dom Capers 3-4 scheme and I'm positive Kampman doesn't like playing in a 3-4.I don't see us signing Julius Peppers, and Karlos Dansby is a long shot, but Shawne Merriman or Aaron Kampman aren't out of the question. It may not happen, but I don't think it's impossible.
I have seen Graham play a few times this year and he is a monster edge rusher. He single handedly carried the very weak Michigan defense and was big ten's concensus DPOY. Won't be a bad pick at all. He is a stronger version of Lamarr Woodley.I've given up trying to predict what BB will do, but if he does want to address the pass rush through the draft, this year has as many potential prospects as any. I listed 21 potential guys from the 1st through the 5th round coming out this year in another thread:
- Everson Griffen*, USC. 6'3" 270+#. 1st/2nd round pick.
- Brandon Graham, Michigan. 6'2" 268#. 1st/2nd round pick.
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Banta-Cain is a "starter" in passing situations.
Aaron Kampman has been terrible in Dom Capers 3-4 scheme and I'm positive Kampman doesn't like playing in a 3-4.
The Pats need to go after Shawne Merriman for the OLB and either Kirk Morrison, Barrett Ruud or DeMeco Ryans to play inside with Mayo. Their #1 pick should be an OLB.