Patriots Release OL Mark LeVoir
by Greg Knopping on Aug 17, 2011 5:18 PM EDT
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PrintIn what can be seen as a somewhat surprising move, the New England Patriots have announced the release of veteran offensive lineman Mark LeVoir.
LeVoir, 29, was originally claimed off waivers in 2008 from the St. Louis Rams. That year, he played in all sixteen games, making two spot starts, and performing pretty well. Although his role was limited the last two seasons, LeVoir was solid when he saw the field, and also played on special teams.
Last week, I had LeVoir making the Patriots based on my 53 man roster projection. The reason: LeVoir can play both tackle spots and was also working in at guard this training camp.
LeVoir's release certainly opens up the door for a younger offensive lineman to make the Patriots' squad. Perhaps that player could be Steve Maneri, who looked impressive blocking downfield in the Patriots' preseason opener. LeVoir's release could also mean that the team keeps an extra interior lineman, with third year player Rich Ohrnberger being a possibility.
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Then...
…I presume the team may feel comfortable enough with Manieri.
That's my read of it, too
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by Comedic.Sans on Aug 18, 2011 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow didn't see that coming.
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by SlotMachinePlayer on Aug 17, 2011 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Maneri is gonna truck Revis then
that would be awesome
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by freeland1787 on Aug 17, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah that’s what happens when you blindside a db 100+ lbs lighter than you
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by AfterBurnerz on Aug 20, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
So?
He’s a backup tackle who was on the bubble, how many highlights should he have?
Could start in NJ though.
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ahh you again....
you sure like to highjack posts huh. first off you’re retort has nothing to do with the fact that any 300lb o lineman will demolish anyone when they BLINDSIDE a standing player. congrats goliah, you conquered small david…
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by AfterBurnerz on Aug 23, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
"Ahh you again"?
You’re on a Pats blog.
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yes. yes I am.
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by AfterBurnerz on Aug 24, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
certainly feels like something is coming...
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by 808BostonSportsFan on Aug 17, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
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by SlotMachinePlayer on Aug 17, 2011 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I wouldn't mind seeing BB kick the tires on Waters or Davis
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by LegendaryTadpole on Aug 17, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
That was my first thought
but it seems there are several other players who could be let go who are below LeVoir’s caliber.
Keep the faith!
He won't play against the Bucs
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by freeland1787 on Aug 18, 2011 12:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
In the end, the OL going forward is:
Solder…..Mankins…..center……Cannon……Vollmer
All of these other guys are here to win a SB ring this season. Connolly at guard, Koppen at center, and the remaining back-ups are certainly good enough to protect Brady and open the needed holes for the running attack.
Michael Brewster 2012!
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by BigRussNovak on Aug 17, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Cannon?
This is a gonna be pretty much a redshirt year for him. Replace him with Connolly.
Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)
That's for next year, hopefully.
Connolly is a top backup and capable starter, but Cannon should be better.
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
I don;t know who he is, but hopefully he weighs about 320lbs. Anything less and today’s NFL NT’s will run right over him. Haynesworth will destroy guards and centers this year if they weigh under 320lbs. He’ll literally snow plow them right into the QB. Wilfork could certainly do the same thing if her was freed to rush as he pleased. Guys like Maneri, Ohrnberger, and others in their weight class simply cannot stop a bull rush from these massive DT’s and NT’s. Haynesworth and Wilfork, if allowed to bull rush without concern on the snap, would require 4 O-lineman to stop the two of them from getting to the QB.
It leaves one O-lineman to contend with the 2 other D-lineman and the 3 LB’s.
WILL THIS DO
Cannon is listed at 6’5" 368 pounds
He should be able to take on any monster NT or maybe an entire NFL team
Cannon said he felt fine so I assume he is being kept on PUP to give Patriots an injury buffer and allow them room to keep more players. I’m sure 6 weeks into season, there will be a few season ending injuries here and there.
I'd rather have Mankins at center than Cannon
Let’s worry about center after this season
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by freeland1787 on Aug 18, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Stick two elite guards next to any center and he can look elite.
Look at the Saints center, whatisname.
So if Cannon works out, we only need someone to take over for Koppen, they don’t necessarily need to be an upgrade. As long as they never miss a snap, and can make the calls, they’ll be fine.
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crud
that means i will likely have to overwraie a player on Madden 12 and OL are the hardest for me to do
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Btw on another note
Rookie LB Christian Cox waived and will prb be placed on IR
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