Ras-I Dowling (1 Viewer)

[zilladog]

Considering both his ability to tackle well and the fact that the pats are now deep at cornerback, what are the chances that Dowling moves over to safety for the Pats? Is he capable of the switch? Is this a sign that Merriweather's days are numbered?

Just wanted to get your thoughts on it.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Considering both his ability to tackle well and the fact that the pats are now deep at cornerback, what are the chances that Dowling moves over to safety for the Pats? Is he capable of the switch? Is this a sign that Merriweather's days are numbered?

Just wanted to get your thoughts on it.

Belichick has said that he's capable of playing safety, but that he'll play cornerback right now.

Do you see him strictly as a corner or does he have some safety versatility

Belichick: "He hasn’t played safety, but I think he has the size, ball skills and tackling ability that you could probably make an argument that he could project in there if you wanted him to. I think for right now, we’ll play him at the corner, but he is big. He does tackle well. He’s tough. He’s got good range, good ball skills. I wouldn’t say that he couldn’t play in there, but that isn’t really what he’s done."

 

[tones]

Bodden will play one more year and Butler will end up being slot guy. Merriweather spends too much time for BB OUT of position. Look to Page, Sanders, & Chung to be heavily involved if healthy.