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Patriots saved up Gerard Warren for playoff push

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Gerard Warren didn’t make the Patriots coming out of training camp and even after the Pats re-signed him going into week four against the Raiders he still played a mostly bit part.

But things changed once the playoff hit. After averaging 20.9 snaps during the regular season, Warren has logged 40 and 42 snaps in the Patriots two playoff wins, with one sack, two pressures, five tackles and four stops.

Bill Belichick has a penchant for knowing the right buttons to press with veterans and Warren has become a significant part of the Patriots defense in January, while second year player Brandon Deaderick has taken a step back. Clearly keeping Warren fresh is paying dividends now, with it all on the line.

Against the Broncos in the Divisional Round Pro Football Focus had Warren ranked as the top Patriots defender. As a former third overall pick, Warren knows this could be his last chance to get a Super Bowl ring.

Expect him and other veterans like Brian Waters and Shaun Ellis to bring their “A” games on Sunday.

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Patriots dump Landon Cohen to bring back Gerard Warren

Well this move is a no brainer considering that stopping the run will be objective numero uno for the Pats this weekend, coupled with Gerard’s previous stints with the Raiders.

If they can get Haynesworth back this week as well it should make for an ideal run stopping defensive line.

And with the Jets on tap next week Gerard should stick around for a bit this time.

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I think when you sign a player like that, I don’t know if you know what their role’s going to be,” Belichick said. “When you haven’t had him before, and even if you have, you wait to see how their performance relates to everybody else that you have, put it all together and see how it works out.

BB on Gerard Warren.

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Patriots’ McCourty & Warren Practice Friday

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File this in the good news category. Devin McCourty practiced again on Friday and it looks like the reports that his rib was indeed not serious. McCourty talked with reporters today which is a very good sign. McCourty also laughed at how many people were concerned and asking about his rib via twitter. You’ll never find me trying to get injury info out of a Patriot via twitter. You’re more likely to get a donut out of Rex Ryan’s paws.

Gerard Warren coming back is good news as well. I had kind of assumed he might just be getting a little extra time off since he was banged up a bit last weekend. Having Warren back in the mix at least makes things along the defensive line manageable. Without him we would’ve been looking at Wilfork, rookies and new guy.

With the way the Packers have struggled to run the ball it might be a good bet that we’ll see a lot of nickel packages with a Cunningham – Wilfork – Warren – TBC front. Having just watched the Packers game against the Lions last weekend it was apparent that Flynn will make some passes. He’ll also miss on some, but even with Aaron Rodgers in the game Green Bay had trouble moving the ball on Detroit.

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Guess who was back at practice today? That’s right, McCourty. Just don’t ask who wasn’t… oh no big deal, just every impact defensive lineman we have except big Vince.

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Which Patriots are Free Agents after this year?

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I usually subscribe to the Bill Belichick theory of only focusing on the here and now, but let’s take a quick glance toward February and take inventory of which Patriots will be Free Agents this coming offseason.

Logan Mankins – assuming Mankins is the same old mauling Mankins we’re used to he might be the biggest priority Free Agent this coming offseason. I’m not sure if the bridge can be mended between him and the Patriots, but he’s still young and you can’t say that for the rest of the offensive line, save Sebastian Vollmer. It might be too late to sign Mankins long term, but I expect the Patriots will give it one last shot. He’s too good not to.

Matt Light – I know Light is a popular whipping boy when he has a bad game, but I think he’s actually still pretty good and can still give the Pats another solid year or two. A lot of it will depend on how the Pats feel about moving Sebastian Vollmer to LT, and putting Kaczur back at RT. That could very well be the plan given Vollmer’s ceiling. But the decision on Light will be an interesting one as he’s yet another locker room leader who’s been with the Pats since the start of the dynasty.

                               One More Year?

Fred Taylor – Given the injuries over the past two years it’s probably safe to assume the Patriots will move on from Fred, barring a miraculous rebirth this season.

Kevin Faulk – This one will depend on how Faulk’s rehab from a torn ACL goes. Does he still want to play? I think if he does and the Patriots still think he can contribute he could be back on a one year deal. One thing’s for sure, he’ll either be back with the Pats or he’ll retire.

Sammy Morris – Morris has lost the speed that made him a decent fill in option at halfback. He can still play some fullback and is a solid contributor on special teams, but it’s a safe bet the Pats move on.

Gerard Warren – Warren has been a great addition this season, playing on a one year deal. It would be smart for the Patriots to bring him back as insurance. You can never have enough versatile defensive lineman.

Quinn Ojinnaka – Ojinnaka is a backup player but is versatile. His fate could be tied to Mankins and Light.

Jared Page – Page has been hurt as of late, just as he was starting to come on. Hard to know what the Pats brass think his ceiling is. But from the limited sample size I think they’ll try to lock him up for a couple more seasons. Clearly the Pats have no problem keeping four safeties. Some of his fate could be tied to what they think of Sergio Brown who is younger and cheaper.

Benjarvus Green-Ellis – Law Firm is having a break out season and with the projected losses of Taylor and Morris it seems to make sense that Benny will get a multi-year extension. Expect him to be joined by Danny Woodhead and a high round draft pick.

                      Breakout!

Tracy White – White has been a special teams monster since coming over after last cuts from the Eagles. He should be back on a 1-2 year deal.

Ryan Wendell – Wendell is a backup guard and his fate, like Ojinnaka’s, is probably tied to Logan Mankins.

Kyle Arrington – After making a name for himself on special teams in 2009, Arrington has taken the starting RCB spot from Darius Butler and not given it up. With Leigh Bodden returning, it could put Arrington in an interesting position. Will he go back to special teams? Can he replace Jonathan “the human target” Wilhite at nickel corner? Personally I think Arrington is a Patriots-type player and should be locked up. You can never have enough physical defensive backs, who are killer special teams players.

PatsPropaganda.com 2011 Internal Free Agent Priority List

  1. Benjarvus Green-Ellis
  2. Logan Mankins (Ryan Wendell becomes a priority if Mankins walks)
  3. Matt Light
  4. Gerard Warren
  5. Kyle Arrington
  6. Jared Page
  7. Kevin Faulk (depending on rehab/desire)
  8. Tracy White

Reiss: Five Games, Four Different Defensive Lines

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Reiss: Five Games, Four Different Defensive Lines

The defensive line was one of the biggest question marks coming into the 2010 season. The only constant has been Vince Wilfork dominating from any of the three positions he plays.

Gerard Warren has been a great addition. I’d love to see the Patriots lock him up past this season. He’s a big, mean, intimidating presence.

Mike Wright can fill in when needed but really his specialty is interior pass rush.

Brandon Deaderick has seemingly surpassed Ron Brace, we’ll see if that continues this weekend. I don’t think they’ve given up on Brace just yet.

Not to look past this year but a front of Ty Warren – Wilfork – Gerard Warren would be pretty formidable. Who knows maybe even Deaderick could surpass Gerard if he continues to develop.