Patriots Roster Prediction #45: CB Kyle Arrington
by Richard Hill on Jul 16, 2010 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintPlayer Name: CB Kyle Arrington
Experience: 2 years in the NFL, 1 year with the Patriots
Past Role: Arrington was promoted to the main squad in Week 9 and has been a special teams demon ever since. His primary role was on punt returns, where he was one of the best gunners in the league. He finished the season playing 8 games and tied for the team lead with 18 tackles.
Arrington wasn't asked to play cornerback during the season, due to his low spot on the depth chart, but with proven players like Leigh Bodden, Shawn Springs, Jonathan Wilhite and, to a lesser extent, Darius Butler and Terrence Wheatley, all in front of him, it's clear that Arrington wasn't brought up to the main squad to play defense. Arrington is a special teamer and excelled at his job last season.
Predicted Role: Arrington should thrive as the gunner again this season. I expect that Arrington will be paired across from a player like Terrence Wheatley, Bret Lockett or Devin McCourty to provide an excellent special teams group. Arrington should put up high numbers with a full season's time, as opposed to joining the team mid-way through the year. He should be one of the best players on the Patriots special teams unit and maybe even one of the best in the league.
Predicted Season Numbers: 0 Games Started, 16 Games Played. 28 Tackles, 2 Forced Fumbles.
Predicted Depth Chart: #6 CB, #1 ST Gunner
Summary: Arrington won't wow anyone on defense, nor will he ever appear on defense, but he'll provide a fantastic player for special teams and should be one of the best in the league.
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There weren't any pictures of Arrington :(
I think this team has space for 3 primarily special teams players, other than Jake Ingram, Gostkowski and Mesko. I think they’re Aiken, Ninkovich and Arrington.
That is a pretty sweet picture!
The only pictures from here were of him in Tampa.
by Richard Hill on Jul 16, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't written him off at CB just yet...
He was a demon last year on special teams, could come down to him vs. Wheatley for the last CB spot. Just wonder if they would’ve gone out of their way to keep him from Cleveland like they did if his only value was projected to ST. We’ll see, but the guy is definitely a player…
Well he only had two picks in college, at Hofstra...
…so it’s not like he was a world beater in college. He was touted as a great tackler, as well as a solid kick returner (in high school), so I think special teams fits him well. Basically, run fast (like a kick returner) and tackle. It’s a job made for him!
by Richard Hill on Jul 16, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You'd think...
With all the players who are/were special teams studs on this team that we’d be #1. Hopefully Zoltan pans out.
by MikeDussault on Jul 16, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha yeah...
…I blame Hanson for a lot of the problems. Also, I feel like the roster was made up of so many special teamers (Pierre Woods, Eric Alexander, Matt Slater, Wheatley, Arrington, Ninkovich [sort of], Ingram, Aiken) that the real depth of the offense and defense was proven vulnerable.
Sure, there are a lot of guys who can play special teams, but what happens if a starter gets injured? We get a less than capable special teamer out on the field. That’s why I think the Patriots focused on revamping their WRs and LBs, beyond the obvious need for them. Special Teamers are great for providing the #5 or even #4 guy on the depth chart- but when they squirt up to #3, like Aiken, Woods and Ninkovich, that provides problems for the team.
by Richard Hill on Jul 16, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That said, I still think Ninkovich is a pretty solid player...
…just not #3 on the depth chart solid.
by Richard Hill on Jul 16, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally agree on all those points...
I like Ninkovich, he’s like mini-Vrabel. I’d be happy if he was half the player Vrabel was… well maybe 3/4s…
Aiken/Woods need to stay on STs.
by MikeDussault on Jul 16, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Arrington as a CB
I watch him play in the pre-season with Tampa, the dude has good cover skills. It was because of his cover skills, defending a receiver on several last minute passing downs….Morris notch his first win as a head coach in the NFL. Arrington is going to surprise a lot of folks when he takes the field on defense……….Don’t let his lack of playing time or interceptions in college determine what he brings as a CB. This kid is all about opportunity!
When given ( which will happen in pre-season) he will make the most of it!
If he steps up his game in the pre-season as a corner...
…the Pats will be able to drop Wheatley, if Wheatley does poorly, and open up another roster spot. That would be fantastic.
by Richard Hill on Jul 16, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yawn
Bill likes STs so the chorus line sings the virtues of STs…yawn
Bills meanwhile have been great at STs for years and look where it gets them…
Have to admit I am with the guy who said get carried away with STs and guess what you are playing Aiken at WR and we know how that went.
Here’s a qn for you. Could have had Unga for a 6th, a guy with 3 1000 yd seasons and hadn’t played his senior year and yet no bid!?! Really? You are telling me you would trade more for also rans like Alex Smith or Greg Lewis only to drop them before the season than a guy with some upside…? Bears have to be laughing.
by buachz on Jul 16, 2010 5:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I agree...
…Unga should have been bid for at least a 6th.
But don’t undervalue special teams. I’m advocating for a couple special teams players- not a whole roster. STers should be 4th on the depth chart of any position, at the HIGHEST. The Bills, on the other hand, have good special teams because their players aren’t fit for offense or defense. (zing!).
by Richard Hill on Jul 16, 2010 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
really cause 31 teams passed
on unga 6 times each. thats 186 chances for unga to get drafted . gotta be a good reason for that you think? me as a fan say yes i think we should have used a 6th or heck even a 5th rounder on him but there has got to be a reason why they didnt feel the same way.
In the words of an NFL Scout...
From the National Football Post:
In my view, the supplemental draft is usually a waste of time… The day you draft one of these guys, you are getting a player who is very behind as far as knowing your offensive or defensive scheme. He has not been part of the offseason program and OTAs, and you really don’t know what kind of condition he is in. This really limits his chances of helping your team this year. Plus, because there is an 80-man limit going to camp, you have to cut a player that you have worked with all offseason.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jul 17, 2010 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
And the Pats have 83 on the roster I think, give or take a couple
When the remaining 6 draft picks start signing, they’ll have to start cutting.
Keep the faith!
Bear in mind the Ravens playoff loss...
The biggest play the Pats had in that game (and the one that sparked any sort of comeback the Pats managed) was Arrington gunning down the right sideline and forcing the punt returner to muff/fumble it with solid coverage and pursuit. Arrington then regathered the ball for the turnover.
Hoodie doesn’t forgive mistakes in playoffs – ask Hobbs, Asante Samuel or Reche Caldwell. He does, however, reward good performances in playoff games. Factor that in for Arrington’s likelihood to stick around.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
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