BST&N/Desberg: Patriots set at inside linebacker

Nice breakdown by Carl. I’d like to touch a little more on Dane Fletcher because I think he’s one of the most intriguing players coming into the 2011 season.

First and foremost he should challenge Gary Guyton as the teams primary coverage linebacker. Fletcher had some solid play against the Jets in the playoffs including a great tackle that held them short of a first down and forced a punt.

He was used in a variety of roles in 2010, starting first as a “spy” on Ray Rice in the Ravens game. He even saw some mop up time at outside linebacker in the 45-3 game. Who knows exactly what Fletcher’s ceiling is, but he should certainly be one player to watch whenever we get to training camp.

Oh, and he spits hot fire…