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    Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 1:12 PM EDT

    I think fans may be taking this a little lightly. In 3 games, he has pretty much shut down any movement on the right side of the field. Not to bag on Hobbs, but already Bodden is a clear upgrade in many ways over Hobbs.  Also, Bodden can really hit. If someone catches it, they get it.  What a find here. He was my top choice in FA due to his time in Cleveland under Crennel along with his size and ability to peform even better in New England since he'd be playing on a much better defense than he was in Cleveland or Detroit.  SO far, he's been BB's best FA signing, in a spot that was sorely lacking. 
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 1:57 PM EDT

    He's definitely improving every week.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 2:10 PM EDT

    He's been real good so far.  If he keeps this up I hope we keep him around.  I think he'll be gone after the year though. 
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 2:15 PM EDT

    Yeah agree all the way. Unfortunately he was smart and only signed a 1 year deal. he is setting up for a big pay day and with the young higher draft pick corners on the roster there is probably little chance of him staying in N.E. I hope he plays his behind off for that contract though!
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 3:09 PM EDT

    I actually liked him better than Spring when they worked both out during off season. Younger and had success under the same defense system during his cleveland time. And if anything, big Chad Johnson fan here, I trust Mr.85's scouting report "one of the best corners in the league".

    I think once he gets more comfortable within the system, those INT will come. He has the speed and ball skill to be a big playmaker.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 3:20 PM EDT

    Not sure if the one year deal was Bodden's choice or if the pats gave him a year to prove himself. If he delivers I believe BB will offer up a longer term deal. Just my thoughts on it...
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 3:35 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Bodden:
    Not sure if the one year deal was Bodden's choice or if the pats gave him a year to prove himself. If he delivers I believe BB will offer up a longer term deal. Just my thoughts on it...
    Posted by Wreford1


    I hope your right, but if I remember correctly we offered him a deal which he turned down only to sign a 1 year deal a few days later. Thats what i recall reading during off season anyway.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 3:40 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Bodden:
    I actually liked him better than Spring when they worked both out during off season. Younger and had success under the same defense system during his cleveland time. And if anything, big Chad Johnson fan here, I trust Mr.85's scouting report "one of the best corners in the league". I think once he gets more comfortable within the system, those INT will come. He has the speed and ball skill to be a big playmaker.
    Posted by pochen23



    INTs are a bit of an overrated stat.  While they might be valuable to the team it means that they are throwing at the guy the CB is covering.  I think a better stat is how many times they throw at the guy the DB is covering, penalties called against and yards per catch/post catch. 
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 3:41 PM EDT

    I think the most impressive player on defense is James Sanders guy is a beast hits soo hard great help the run and pass.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 3:45 PM EDT

    lol

    tooo bad springs got the multi year deal

    bodden will have a great season and go for the big bux in free agency
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 4:31 PM EDT

    Bodden and the Pats both wanted to get a long term deal worked out, they weren't able to agree with anything right away but Bodden wanted to be here so he signed a 1 year deal and he said right after the signing he hopes they'll work out a long term deal during the season.  The issue with the long term deal could have been just the Pats waiting to see whats going to happen with the CBA, they haven't done much in terms of contracts that extend past 2010 so who knows.  Hopefully he's around next year, I think Bodden would be our best CB since Law.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 4:37 PM EDT

    Since Samuel you mean.  Did I just read someone saying Sanders has been the best DB?  McGowan has been involved in more plays than Sanders has.  Sanders is solid, but McGowan has really impressed me from the Safety position so far.  That hit he laid on Turner was textbook.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 4:40 PM EDT

    I was at the game on Sunday and he was very good. Bodden was hitting anyone who came near him. And he was hitting guys as soon as they got the ball not allowing them to get any extra yards after the catch. he jams them at the line and he plays hard. I like this guy.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 4:49 PM EDT

    lucky you to be at the game.. I am down in Austin Texas, the land of heat and no rain.. :-(

    But I do have the NFL sunday ticket so I do watch all the games on TV. :-) Been a big fan of the Pats ever since I was a student at BU.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 4:50 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Bodden:
    Since Samuel you mean.  
    Posted by russgriswold



    I think Bodden at least can be better than Samuel.  He's more physical that Samuel is and if you compare both of their 2007 seasons Samuel had 9 picks I think it was and Bodden had 6 but he also had 3ff and 3fr, he's more of a complete back than Samuel is.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 5:09 PM EDT

    physical? I don't know about that, Samuel can just flat out lay a guy out. I haven't seen or heard too much of Bodden though, which is a good thing with corners.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 6:11 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Bodden:
    lucky you to be at the game.. I am down in Austin Texas, the land of heat and no rain.. :-( But I do have the NFL sunday ticket so I do watch all the games on TV. :-) Been a big fan of the Pats ever since I was a student at BU.
    Posted by saigonsmuggler


    Greetings to a fellow BU alum and Pats Fan!  Class of '90 and '93

    Bodden is good and doesn't try to jump routes (so far) just to pad his stats.... looks OK if you make the pick, but if not you get burnt.

    I'm also impressed with McGown.

    DBs did well against TO and Gonz....

    Real test will be Reggie Wayne and Paidton Manning
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 6:17 PM EDT

    He is just a tough DB, he likes contact and he shows it. I am not worried about his INT stats i just want to see him jamming people up and making big tackles the way he has been. Sure a pick here and there would be great but i dont care as long as he keep playing the way he is now.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 6:44 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Bodden:
    lucky you to be at the game.. I am down in Austin Texas, the land of heat and no rain.. :-( But I do have the NFL sunday ticket so I do watch all the games on TV. :-) Been a big fan of the Pats ever since I was a student at BU.
    Posted by saigonsmuggler


    Saigonsmuggler, I'm up in Vermont the land of cold and rain/snow want to trade?
    Soon this place will become the Vertmotic Circle...:^)   go PATS
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 7:07 PM EDT

    class of '92... was also working at Bull in Billerica at the time. I miss that area. I really miss the snow, so I am willing to trade, roadking! haha

    Down here, nothing but the Longhorns and Jerry and his misfits. At least I can tolerate the longhorns a little (just a little) but Jerry is something else. In week 2, my mourning for the sad loss to the Jets was lessened somewhat when Jerry's misfits blew their game too! haha
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 8:14 PM EDT

     I really miss the snow, so I am willing to trade, roadking! haha


    I'll fill my dump truck and bring it to ya...:^)




     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 8:38 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Bodden:
    Bodden and the Pats both wanted to get a long term deal worked out, they weren't able to agree with anything right away but Bodden wanted to be here so he signed a 1 year deal and he said right after the signing he hopes they'll work out a long term deal during the season.  The issue with the long term deal could have been just the Pats waiting to see whats going to happen with the CBA, they haven't done much in terms of contracts that extend past 2010 so who knows.  Hopefully he's around next year, I think Bodden would be our best CB since Law.
    Posted by mikec645



    Good Point possible candidate for franchise tag next year to wait for 2011 talks.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 8:43 PM EDT

    I was really happy with the Bodden signing. Good size and a veteran in his prime. Plus excelled in Crennel's aka BB system. Really don't think he'd do much on any other team should he leave, more a product of the system.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/29/2009 8:48 PM EDT

    I am impressed with the new secondary. You have to admit, The pats would have at least 2 more superbowl rings if they had a better secondary the past few years.
     

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    Re: Bodden

    posted at 9/30/2009 4:07 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Bodden:
    class of '92... was also working at Bull in Billerica at the time. I miss that area. I really miss the snow, so I am willing to trade, roadking! haha Down here, nothing but the Longhorns and Jerry and his misfits. At least I can tolerate the longhorns a little (just a little) but Jerry is something else. In week 2, my mourning for the sad loss to the Jets was lessened somewhat when Jerry's misfits blew their game too! haha
    Posted by saigonsmuggler


    That's too bad. Dallas blows. Strip malls and really hot wind.  Austin is at least a great town. Dallas? Not so much.  Did you know Fitzy from Townie News or is he not from Billerica?