Last straw for Meriweather? If so, what next?

by SteveSteve on Mar 13, 2011 5:16 AM EST

According to media and police reports, Brandon Meriweather may be in real trouble. Even if he avoids legal problems, trouble makers don't seem to last long at Gillette Stadium. With that in mind, who (a trade) or what (draft picks) are the Pats going to get for Pro Bowl safety Meriweather should the powers that be decide his time in NE come to a close (and he doesn't spend the next five years in jail)?

Also, who do Pulputeers think the group of Safetys will be comprised of should Meriweather leave town? Chung, Page, Sanders, Brown, and McGowen? Who would stay, who would go, and who might we bring in?

Just something to talk about in these slooow football days.

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From what we've read so far he's done nothing wrong

by beantownboy171 on Mar 13, 2011 7:01 AM EDT reply actions

I agree, but

Meriweather hasn’t been exactly irreplacable on the field and the Pats seem to have a low threshold for players whondon’t keep their noses straight. Even without a conviction or arrest, his decision making and judgement (lack of) may be the proverbial straw that breaks the camels bck.

by SteveSteve on Mar 13, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Dump his a@#$!

CHeech and CHung baby!

This lockout is jeopardizing our next ring!

by Yardpenalty.com on Mar 29, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

He hasn't been found guilty of anything

Legally, anyways. He’s definitely got pretty poor judgment on and off the field. He shouldn’t be at a party with a gun, or with people who have guns, period. I don’t care how innocent he is.

As far as a trade, I don’t know how much 2 Pro Bowls will get you. I don’t think teams are going to really view him as elite, so you are looking at a mid to late round draft pick as compensation. This year’s safety class is pretty weak also, with a couple outlets saying that the top rated guy, Rahim Moore, is at best a late 2nd round talent. So, if we get rid of Meriweather, we would probably stay in-house.

Sanders and Chung would probably be the starters, and Page was tendered so he’ll be back, probably as the 3rd safety. Sergio Brown showed so ability last season so he might stick around as a reserve safety. Josh Barrett, who we kinda stole from the Broncos, is supposedly a decent sub option while also being a great special teams player, so he’ll probably stick around.

Brandon McGowan I haven’t heard much about since the preseason when he was hurt, and seeing as he is not under contract for 2011 I’m thinking he might be gone. If they think Brown or Barrett aren’t up to filling the reserve role behind the top 3 they might bring him back for some more veteran depth.

Deep in enemy territory

by JeffyB on Mar 13, 2011 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

Dont think he's worth a 2nd rounder?

Especially given the weak safety class tthis year.

by SteveSteve on Mar 13, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

With the "issues" surrounding this?

He may have been on the 27th of February, but he’d be a 4th now. If someone wants it, I’d do it.

And that’s not what she said.

"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West

by insertscreenname on Mar 14, 2011 5:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I think a 3rd.

or a 2nd round for next year.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

formerly patriotguy2 ;)

by Jack'sAxe on Mar 15, 2011 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I’ve read that he broke up a fight. So the real question is did Meriweather take a bad angle to the fight?

by The Qwan on Mar 14, 2011 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I'd say so. He was trying to get to White Castle.

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by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 14, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs