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Ya, but the penalties calmed down
True, but with how physical today's NFL WR is, I like having a guy like Browner back there
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True, but with how physical today's NFL WR is, I like having a guy like Browner back there
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Move browner to strong safety or something.
This is a good read on Revis situation.
http://www.patspulpit.com/2015/3/11...match-jets-offer-to-darrelle-revis-salary-cap
http://www.patspulpit.com/2015/3/11...match-jets-offer-to-darrelle-revis-salary-cap
Bernie Madoff
Banned
Wouldnt we have been better off with revis and browner instead of mccourty?
I know nothing about dude other than what I've read, the dip in production is concerning but as Reiss pointed out that could be from constantly changing schemes with all of the different coaches. Probably would be used like Ayers.
http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/...top&rand=ref~{"ref":"http://t.co/yICs5NcAg0"}
SheardThe Patriots saw it similarly in signing him to a two-year, $11 million contract on Wednesday.
Here's our quick-hit breakdown:
Skill -- Sheard has 23 quarterback sacks in his first four seasons, although it should be noted his production in that area dipped each season. Part of that could have been adjusting to three different defensive coordinators in four years. In addition to rushing the passer, Sheard is an edge-setting presence in the run game.
Size -- At 6-foot-3 and 264 pounds, Sheard isn't as rangy as the 6-foot-5 Chandler Jones, but that's still a solid physical makeup for an end-of-the-line player in the team's scheme.
Toughness -- This is what drew us to Sheard coming out of the 2011 draft, as the University of Pittsburgh product had an element of toughness that stood out. He has missed just three games over four NFL seasons playing in the smash-mouth AFC North, so that toughness has carried over to the NFL.
Versatility -- Sheard is an end-of-the-line player, which means he'd be an outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment or a defensive end in a 4-3. In the various sub defenses the Patriots play (73.5 percent of the time in 2014), Sheard could factor in a number of spots.
The Patriots seemed to like Sheard coming out of college and could have taken him at the top of the second round that year, but instead went with cornerback Ras-I Dowling. Sheard went to the Browns four picks later, and in 2013, then-Cleveland general manager Michael Lombardi got to know Sheard, which is intel that likely played some type of role in New England's pursuit this year.
Nice pickup.
http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/...top&rand=ref~{"ref":"http://t.co/yICs5NcAg0"}
- Jabaal Sheard fits Patriots mold well
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- By Mike Reiss | March 11, 2015 7:30:05 PM PDT
SheardThe Patriots saw it similarly in signing him to a two-year, $11 million contract on Wednesday.
Here's our quick-hit breakdown:
Skill -- Sheard has 23 quarterback sacks in his first four seasons, although it should be noted his production in that area dipped each season. Part of that could have been adjusting to three different defensive coordinators in four years. In addition to rushing the passer, Sheard is an edge-setting presence in the run game.
Size -- At 6-foot-3 and 264 pounds, Sheard isn't as rangy as the 6-foot-5 Chandler Jones, but that's still a solid physical makeup for an end-of-the-line player in the team's scheme.
Toughness -- This is what drew us to Sheard coming out of the 2011 draft, as the University of Pittsburgh product had an element of toughness that stood out. He has missed just three games over four NFL seasons playing in the smash-mouth AFC North, so that toughness has carried over to the NFL.
Versatility -- Sheard is an end-of-the-line player, which means he'd be an outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment or a defensive end in a 4-3. In the various sub defenses the Patriots play (73.5 percent of the time in 2014), Sheard could factor in a number of spots.
The Patriots seemed to like Sheard coming out of college and could have taken him at the top of the second round that year, but instead went with cornerback Ras-I Dowling. Sheard went to the Browns four picks later, and in 2013, then-Cleveland general manager Michael Lombardi got to know Sheard, which is intel that likely played some type of role in New England's pursuit this year.
Nice pickup.
PremierDaTruth
Oh well.
fukk are we gonna do at CB brehs? I don't want to go back to not getting off the field on 3rd down.
Bernie Madoff
Banned
I dont remember the last time our defense actually made it a point to get the qb either. I remember how much time teams would have against our secondary, and how many passes we gave up on broken routes. Revis was the solution to that.. Now.I don't know Brehsfukk are we gonna do at CB brehs? I don't want to go back to not getting off the field on 3rd down.
So now its looking like a good chance Wilfork comes back
http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2015/03/vince_wilforks_return_to_new_e.html
A week into free agency, Vince Wilfork's possible return to the New England Patriots is looking like a real possibility.
Wilfork was on a two-day visit with the Texans, but no deal will be reached,according to CBS Houston. The station reported that Wilfork has narrowed his choices to New England, Indianapolis and Baltimore.
The Colts, who signed a pair of Wilfork's college teammates in Andre Johnson and Frank Gore, do not appear to be in the running, though. According to ESPN's Mike Wells, who covers the team, the Colts do not plan on meeting with Wilfork.
That narrows the field to the Patriots and Ravens, who have long been a fierce AFC rival of New England's. Baltimore traded Haloti Ngata to Detroit last week and has a need at defensive tackle.
http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2015/03/vince_wilforks_return_to_new_e.html
A week into free agency, Vince Wilfork's possible return to the New England Patriots is looking like a real possibility.
Wilfork was on a two-day visit with the Texans, but no deal will be reached,according to CBS Houston. The station reported that Wilfork has narrowed his choices to New England, Indianapolis and Baltimore.
The Colts, who signed a pair of Wilfork's college teammates in Andre Johnson and Frank Gore, do not appear to be in the running, though. According to ESPN's Mike Wells, who covers the team, the Colts do not plan on meeting with Wilfork.
That narrows the field to the Patriots and Ravens, who have long been a fierce AFC rival of New England's. Baltimore traded Haloti Ngata to Detroit last week and has a need at defensive tackle.
Ya, that early report was wrong.
Brehs, if we don't trade out of 32 who do you guys want to draft?
I am all in on drafting Oline first..
I want either Oregon's Jake Fisher or FSU's Cam Erving. Both can play guard, and at this point in time we need a Left guard. B/c Davey is the starting left guard right now.
A trade down makes sense at 32, but if Jake or Cam are still available in the first round I would like to take one or the other at 32, b/c we would control their 5th year. Frankly I would trade up for Cam or Jake.
What say you guys?
I am all in on drafting Oline first..
I want either Oregon's Jake Fisher or FSU's Cam Erving. Both can play guard, and at this point in time we need a Left guard. B/c Davey is the starting left guard right now.
A trade down makes sense at 32, but if Jake or Cam are still available in the first round I would like to take one or the other at 32, b/c we would control their 5th year. Frankly I would trade up for Cam or Jake.
What say you guys?
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We need depth on both lines so I see no reaosn not to. I usually play around with http://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/ to mock drafts to see how things turn out.
Eddie goldman is an Intriguing guy who I think could be around at 32. Great size and athleticism, but they don't necessarily need him. Solid d line crew at the moment.
I like the ideo of mayo restructuring. I'd be cool with another LB for depth though. Contrary to some belief, wr is not too big of a need. A healthy Dobson could be huge.
I like the ideo of mayo restructuring. I'd be cool with another LB for depth though. Contrary to some belief, wr is not too big of a need. A healthy Dobson could be huge.
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