Pats OL Injuries + Brady (1 Viewer)

[tombonneau]

As a Pats homer, I'm somewhat concerned about the teams OL right now. Anchor LT Matt Light as missed about 10 practices and starting RG Neal will likely start on PUP. Due to some other backup injuries, they are signing vet & rookie scrubs left and right and really are likely any sort of consistency on the OL.

If you are considering drafting Brady early, I would *highly* advise keeping an eye on the Matt Light Situation. If this injury looks serious, not only do I see the team's offense starting out slow out of the gate, but I see a far more balanced attack being implemented to protect The Franchise.

Kaczur & O'Callaghan are decent RTs but are really only emergency LTs, and I don't see BB exposing Brady to a weakened blindside by throwing 40 passes a game.

Just something I thought I'd throw out to the pool as it's been nationally under the radar, and there seems to be a lot of debate about whether or not Brady is worth an early draft spot.

 

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[joffer]

thanks for the heads up.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

had the drug dealer been suspended yet?

 

[tombonneau]

had the drug dealer been suspended yet?

He wasn't dealing, just buying. Btw, not sure a Charger fan has much room to look down his nose at another team's drug issues. **cough** purple drank **cough**But no, it doesn't look like he'll be getting suspended.

 

[Workhorse]

It's a bit alarming that the Patriots are carrying more offensive lineman in camp than any other NFL team and they continue to bring in washed up OL guys every week.

Certainly something to keep in mind. They're one more injury away from being a giant question mark on the line this season.

 

[vasco75]

This could result in a more balanced attack for sure. I also look at it a couple of different ways...

This may result in a bump of looks (or at least a mirror of last season) to Wes Welker who will be lining up in the slot as usual and benefit from the quick 3 step drop passes. Gold in PPR leagues.

This could also explain why the Pats brought in Lamont Jordan. Perhaps to provide the Pats with another option out of the backfield catching the ball.

Historically, the Pats O Line has been average at best with regards to run blocking but they've been good at protecting Brady.

It isn't entirely out of the question that the Pats may revert back to the Charlie Weiss days of dinking and doinking should they find themselves with OL problems...

 

[tombonneau]

This could result in a more balanced attack for sure. I also look at it a couple of different ways...This may result in a bump of looks (or at least a mirror of last season) to Wes Welker who will be lining up in the slot as usual and benefit from the quick 3 step drop passes. Gold in PPR leagues.This could also explain why the Pats brought in Lamont Jordan. Perhaps to provide the Pats with another option out of the backfield catching the ball.Historically, the Pats O Line has been average at best with regards to run blocking but they've been good at protecting Brady. It isn't entirely out of the question that the Pats may revert back to the Charlie Weiss days of dinking and doinking should they find themselves with OL problems...

Good point, re: bumping Welker. I'd actually think he'd be the only one in the passing game benefiting, with Moss & Brady taking big hits (vs. how they performed last year anyway ...)

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

had the drug dealer been suspended yet?

He wasn't dealing, just buying. Btw, not sure a Charger fan has much room to look down his nose at another team's drug issues. **cough** purple drank **cough**But no, it doesn't look like he'll be getting suspended.

LOL

 

[vasco75]

This could result in a more balanced attack for sure. I also look at it a couple of different ways...This may result in a bump of looks (or at least a mirror of last season) to Wes Welker who will be lining up in the slot as usual and benefit from the quick 3 step drop passes. Gold in PPR leagues.This could also explain why the Pats brought in Lamont Jordan. Perhaps to provide the Pats with another option out of the backfield catching the ball.Historically, the Pats O Line has been average at best with regards to run blocking but they've been good at protecting Brady. It isn't entirely out of the question that the Pats may revert back to the Charlie Weiss days of dinking and doinking should they find themselves with OL problems...

Good point, re: bumping Welker. I'd actually think he'd be the only one in the passing game benefiting, with Moss & Brady taking big hits (vs. how they performed last year anyway ...)

As a Brady AND Moss owner (and a die hard Pats fan) it pains me to admit this, but it's a pretty safe bet (almost certain) that Brady and Moss will not replicate last year's stats. Having said that, I'll still take them with a 25% to 35% dropoff from last year's performance. Hopefully, that's what happens...