[Kneel B4 Zod]

Been looking to today since the loss in the AFC Championship game last year. Everyone knows about the offseason moves, meant to address the pass coverage and speed deficiencies the LB/DB groups. Adalius Thomas should be a huge addition. Merriweather looks to be a typical Belichick guy, capable of playing CB or Safety. and Asante Samuel is now ready to play, addressing another key offseason question.

on the offensive side, Randy Moss is ready to go, as is Donte Stallworth, though it remains to be seen how long it will take for Brady to get on the same page as these guys. Maroney's durability is also somewhat a question mark at this point.

However, with the offseason and camp questions addressed, some new probems have popped up. Rodnery Harrison is out for 4 weeks. More importantly, there are whispers that Richard Seymour may be out for the year (best case now is a return after week 6). Both these guys will be out for tough early season games against Cinci, SD, and the opener against the NYJ. The Pats have good depth along the DLine (though Mike Wright is also out today), but I don't like losing Rodney.

anyways, some great news, some bad news, but lots of reason for optimism.

gogogogog Pats