New England Patriots Links 3/01/10 - Colts LB Gary Brackett A Patriot?
by Marima on Mar 1, 2010 11:27 AM EST
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Karen Guregian reports that when asked, Colts middle linebacker Gary Brackett said he would "absolutely" contact the Patriots when he becomes a free agent.
"After March 5, I’ll entertain all possibilities. I consider myself a blue-collar worker, a guy who comes to work and gives his all," said Brackett, who was attending the NFLPA’s safety and welfare summit. "(Former Patriots linebacker) Tedy Bruschi, I have a lot of respect for him and what he’s done for that organization. I’ve followed his career. That would definitely be a place I’d consider. Business is business. You have to prepare for everything."
"I have a great deal of respect for Bill Belichick, and really the whole New England organization," Brackett said. "Those guys are top class, and I think it’s a healthy rivalry. I think guys really respect each other. Before the game, I shake Kevin Faulk’s hand, and Tom Brady’s hand. And I say, ‘Here we go again.’
"I don’t think it’s one of those Cincinnati-Pittsburgh rivalries, where we’re kicking dirt in each other’s faces. So I think it’s mutual respect between organizations, and we just have a little fun with it, going back and forth."
Brackett, who had 99 tackles last season, is a Colts leader with a great locker room presence. If Indianapolis doesn’t sign him, it’ll be interesting to see if the Pats kick the tires to see what it would take to have him land in New England.
Christopher Price reports Nick Caserio notes this year has a deep group of DE/OLBs, and was asked if the Patriots will tweak their approach when it comes to looking for edge rushers.
"I think that’s an interesting point, because the reality is that pool of players, the 6-4, 260-pound guys that run 4.6, there's not many of them," Caserio said. "Some of the small guys … like, I think Dumervil is a great example. A 5-11, 260-pound guy … maybe he's not the prototypical outside linebacker type, but he can rush the passer.
"There’s different ways to skin a cat. You’re looking for this ideal. The reality is that sometimes that ideal is hard to find." One of the reasons those ideals are so hard to find these days — no matter the body type — is that more and more teams are playing a 3-4 defense these days. Caserio estimated that "half the league is employing some 3-4 type of configuration."
"It is becoming more challenging," he said, "because there are more teams that are essentially looking at the same pool of players, so it kind of limits your opportunities, because you realize you’re really competing really with the rest of the league on that front."
Karen Guregian notes Chiefs general mangaer Scott Pioli, at the combine, had a different sense being in Indianapolis the last four days.
"For the first time in I don’t know how long, I can walk down the streets in Indy, and not be cursed at by Colts fans," cracked Pioli, the Pats former vice president of player personnel. "So I think I’m making progress."
TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart and Erik Scalavino Friday Combine Notes: Tim Tebow was the center of attention at the Combine on Friday as the QBs, WRs and RBs got to work in Indy.
- Andy Hart sees a deep, talented, diverse group of Combine rushers that could be tempting for the Patriots.
- Erik Scalavino NFL Combine: First Impressions, Day 3.
- Erik Scalavino and Andy Hart NFL Scouting Combine: Saturday notebook.
- Andy Hart looks at the 2010 crop of running backs.
- Erik Scalavino takes a look at the best defensive linemen available this year.
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran reports Colts' LB Gary Brackett said New England is "definitely a place I'd consider" despite the long-standing rivalry between Indy and the pats.
- Ian Rapoport looks at what has been learned from the Combine workouts.
- Mike Reiss offers his NFL Combine Quick Hits: Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9 and Part 10.
- Karen Guregian looks at the Belichick disciples who will be drafting ahead of him and wonders if these like-minded coaches will take the same players New England covets.
- Karen Guregian notes Scott Pioli, Eric Mangini, Josh McDaniels and Thomas Dimitroff have all been trained and mentored by Belichick so how will that impact the Patriots in the Draft?
- Ian Rapoport notes the shorter size of the available pass rushers at the Combine. The players don't think it matters, but will the Patriots?
- Ian Rapoport profiles Rutgers CB Devin McCourty, saying with four picks in the first two rounds, the Patriots have a shot of getting him.
- Karen Guregian speculates on the fate of Adalius Thomas.
- Karen Guregian notes the Patriots still don’t know what they will ultimately have in return for Richard Seymour, but Tom Cable says the Raiders didn't lose out on that deal.
- Ian Rapoport reports Nick Caserio might be willing to tweak the Patriots ideal of a long, athletic linebacker for a player who can contribute.
- Shalise Manza Young looks over the top-flight wide receivers available in this year's Draft and says the pickings are slim.
- Boston Herald Combine Notebook: Tyrone McKenzie offers advice to former South Florida teammate Jerome Murphy about avoiding a serious knee injury; Seahawks insist Deion Branch is staying but don't deny trade possiblities; Pat Chung has advice for fellow Oregon Duck Eric Berry; Alabama LB Rolando McClain was nervous with coach Bill Belichick watching him; Stanford RB Toby Gerhart has been stereotyped because he is white.
- Tom E. Curran Patriots notes: No contact between Adalius Thomas and the Patriots; Randy Couture, a five-time UFC title holder, believes Stephen Neal could make it in the UFC; Jarvis Green hasn't gotten an offer yet from the Patriots.
- Jeff Howe notes Vince Wilfork is the cornerstone of the Patriots' 2004 Draft class.
- Karen Guregian notes Josh McDaniels didn't believe the lack of a title affected his ability to command the room or do his job.
- Christopher Price notes Dean Pees was never a serious candidate for the vacant defensive coordinator position in Denver.
- Tom E. Curran says it's time to toss the NFL's OT rule.
- Karen Guregian catches up with Mike Vrabel, who characterized the NFL negotiations as stagnant.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Peter King (SI) MMQB: Notes from the Combine, new rivalry, OT changes,and how to help the troops.
- Tim Graham (ESPN) Those darn Patriots are at it again.
- Tim Graham (ESPN) Patriots budgeting out their offseason.
- Pro Football Weekly AFC East Team Needs.
- Wes Bunting (Nat'l Football Posts) Combine's weekend standouts.
- Adam Kaplan (Fox Sports) A look inside free agency tight ends.
- NFL.com Scouting Combine: Articles, videos, commentary, analysis, and more.
- Mike Reiss (Boston.com) Need (holes to fill) and opportunity (lots of picks) line up for Pats in the draft.
- Don Banks (SI) Dispatches from Day 3 of the NFL's Scouting Combine.
- Mark Gaughan (Buffalo News) Bills announce they won't bring back Owens.
- Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) In today's NFL you better get yourself a pass-catching tight end.
- Michael Lombardi (Nat'l Football Post) A good year for running backs.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Higher ticket prices will add $4million to Colts' bottom line.
- Gregg Rosenthal (ProFootballTalk) Golden Tate was one of many receivers to boost stock Sunday.
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A little small, but speedy and definitely willing to hit.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
CANNOT HAZ BRACKETT!!!
Brackett – Pats cannot haz.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
I don't speak Indianan.
No hablo Indianan.
Ich spreche nicht Indianan.
Je ne parle pas Indianan.
I hope some of that gets through. I said it very slowly and loudly. ;-)
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
u speak french and german
german ( i can understand since you were stationed there)
Non Sibi Sed Patriae.
I love my ZX-6r Kawasaki.....159 mph is my top speed..will top that this spring
I bleed Scarlet and Grey...A Buckeye for Life
(formerly mathew.40)
I took Spanish in junior high and high school (6 years)
I learned some German stationed in Germany (2 years).
I learned some French with my son (<1 year) who wanted to learn it – I also spend some time in Montreal and I’ve been told my French is not all that.
I can be polite in Italian and a smattering of others, but I don’t really consider myself fluent in anything but English. Many people don’t even consider me fluent in that.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
wow I didn't understand a word of what you just said
you’re in America, speak American
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
Ya wanna ride in ma truck?
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
You're in PatsPulpit, speak Pulpitese:
Go Patriots!
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
damn straight SMP
:P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg9B7V_sKc8
Non Sibi Sed Patriae.
I love my ZX-6r Kawasaki.....159 mph is my top speed..will top that this spring
I bleed Scarlet and Grey...A Buckeye for Life
(formerly mathew.40)
Um,
that would be Californian…
I did take 4 years of french in school, about a million years ago, though. lol
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
I took Spanish (about a million years ago as well) because I thought that might me the most useful.
Other than the time when I had a Puerto Rican girlfriend, not so much. Even coaching soccer, when many of the little kids only spoke Spanish, their parents didn’t want me to use any Spanish at all. Only English even if they had no idea what I was saying (their parents either). I respect the attitude, but a little, “To the right, a la derecha, to the right” does wonders for getting kids on the right page. It also helps when they say something in Spanish, if you repeat it in English. That’s what I mostly did. You rarely saw any of those kids from one year to the next.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Living in CA
I should have taken Spanish. But at the time, I lived in Germany. Maybe German would have been good. But no, I have to take french. I was able to use it twice – on a trip to Switzerland and then to Paris. It did come in handy in Paris – nobody will speak english to you.
Being in Southern California, I think its admirable for parents to want their children to learn english. It isn’t at all that way here.
So, I say to you:
Vous ne pouvez pas avoir Gary Brackett!!
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
well I'm learning Chinese because I thought it would be useful
Now I’m not sure I’ll ever set foot in the country, so I’m mad that I didn’t go with something easier like German or continue the Spanish I’d picked up from high school.
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
Had a COO one time that was a Chinese major.
I know a handful of phrases in Chinese, but I can’t come close to writing any of it.
I know a bit more Korean (from Tae Kwon Do).
I can be polite in Japanese after some business trips (make sure to study the business cards!).
That’s about it for the Far East.
Don’t speak New Zealander….
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
oh if you just glance at the card and don't read it
they’ll flip. HUGE disrespect to the Asians as a whole.
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
Nobody speaks New Zealander
We just grunt and point to things and say “yeah, nah” a lot.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
and this whole time you probably thought he just wasn't listening to you
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
here is a funny vid about English people
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STI_7fS2wBM
Non Sibi Sed Patriae.
I love my ZX-6r Kawasaki.....159 mph is my top speed..will top that this spring
I bleed Scarlet and Grey...A Buckeye for Life
(formerly mathew.40)
Not very sharing of you....
I went to Switzerland for a week, but German is one of their four national languages, so I was fine. Got by as well in Germany and Austria. Italian is close enough to Spanish (Latin languages), that I could read the signs and menus in Venice. Traveled to France (though not Paris) and could cobble enough together to get by. Many French near the German border speak German as well. Many Germans near the border speak French as their second language.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
I love that the Latin's are so similar
with a background in Spanish and some small personal attempts in Italian, I can understand the written languages rather well. It makes me feel smart. :-)
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
I love how we quibble about how many languages we know
and somewhere in the Netherlands, some kid is learning four languages.
oh yeah that is a big flaw of the American elementary education system
we should at least be teaching our little ones Spanish.
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
I agree that learning multiple languages would be a good thing.
They are easier to learn when kids are younger as well.
The problem is the system where you hold everybody back to the speed of the slowest kid. Some kids probably couldn’t handle the extra – what with Mom and Dad at the bar every night….
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
lack of responsibility
= downfall of society
I blame most of the world’s problems on shitty parenting
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
Alas you need a license to drive because you might kill someone.
Yet no license to procreate where your lousy parenting might cause your kids to kill many people.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Good point, though.
What were Adolf’s Mommy and Daddy like?
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
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by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
they were actually pretty decent people
it was the Vienna Academy of Art that unleashed that monster
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
Some people are screwed up at home and others elsewhere, apparently.
It takes a village to raise a sociopath?
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
It's amazing what some kids grow up with as "normal"
in their homes/neighborhoods, when anywhere else it would be child abuse or neglect.
Keep the faith!
Exactly
And their starting at age 6.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
I did a research paper one time where I used a 12th century book as a source.
I wouldn’t have needed to, but it was available and way cool. The text switched between Old English, Old German and Latin – often in the same sentence. I could read it well enough that I could copy down the parts I wanted to quote and translate it later.
The University of Illinois has a really cool library system, and the rare book room is the bomb.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I really do regret not taking German...
I could have used it every day for five years. sigh. Most of the Germans do speak English quite well. I was a lazy teenager. I think the 2 years of Latin I took is in a part of my brain that died a long time ago.
Funny, though, I actually tried taking spanish at one time shortly after and it was so close to french, I kept screwing up the pronunciations.
And, regarding GB – NEIN, NEIN, NEIN!! ;-)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
If Scottie was subtitled, it would read:
“Vous ne pouvez pas changer les lois de la physique.”
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
You can't deny a guy a chance to where the flying Elvis.
That’s cruel and unusual punishment….
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
Or wear it, either.
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Mar 1, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Oooops
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
You got that right.
We’re selfish like that.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
Pioli, progress is when they curse you. Not when they don't care.
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Mar 1, 2010 12:28 PM EST reply actions
Exactly, if the Chiefs were a threat, they would hate you.
Right now the Chiefs are only a threat to the Raiders coveted position of bottom in the division. Pioli could probably walk down the streets of San Diego safely as well (or as safely as anybody could walk down the street).
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
I think the Texans are looking at Brackett.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 12:55 PM EST reply actions
Funny if he went to the Titans
I suspect most Indy fans would be apoplectic.
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
That's a bit rough...
The Eagles might as well put Brackett immediately on Injury Reserve, at the rate they go through starting Middle Linebackers.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
The only place I would accept Brackett
is the Giants. But, he’s not going anywhere. Irsay already said that they are planning to make him one of the highest-paid LBs in the league. Remove him from your train of thought, please. ;-)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, the train of thought has already left the station.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Well,
the tracks have derailed.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
Even if he stays with the Colts, his words will linger...
“I have a great deal of respect for Bill Belichick, and really the whole New England organization,” Brackett said. “Those guys are top class, and I think it’s a healthy rivalry.”
Soooo heartwarming!
Keep the faith!
LOL
He’s lying. Really. He is.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
Now you're confusing him with Favre.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
Those Colts fans would do well to listen.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
he's just being nice
you guys suck
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
I don't mean.........sigh
sarcasm, just sarcasm.
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
We have a font for sarcasm.
Peyton's the best!
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 1, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Stampede Blue's sarcasm font is still in beta
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
I thought the whole site was sarcasm
and you needed a font for when you want to be serious
Keep the faith!
I'll just ask the Competition Committee if that's allowed...
Bill Polian uh, Jim Irsay says no.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
lol
I believe you’re right.
SB=Smartass Central
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
That's about right.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
You and your fancy apostrophes...
and spaces…
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 1, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
This makes no sense...
First, I don’t really see Brackett fitting a 3-4. His coverage skills make him best suited for Cover-2 MLB. He’s not much of a blitzer and is only slightly above average in run support. Outside of the Colts defense I think he becomes a very average player.
Second, the Colts intend to WAY overpay him. No incentive for him to leave nor for any other team to match that kind of offer.
The Patriots would probably have to come to the table with something like $9.5 million/year for a guy who doesn’t fit their system. For whatever else the Patriots are, they are not stupid with money. This has exactly a 0% chance of happening.
You're absolutely right, the only real reason to talk about it is to upset Colts fans.
The cat’s out of the bag.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 2, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
They paid $4.5M a season to a guy who didn't fit the system last year
No soup for you, Mr. Galloway.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
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