Pats sign Stubblefield

[FlyingElvis]

Not sure what he has left. He was probably brought in to add depth to the line. They lost Rodney Bailey, who they signed from the Steelers as a RFA, for the year due to injury.

 

[DolphinDevil28]

Is it just me, or is Bellichick (sp?) being un-bellichick this year?

He always goes with what he has, but this year the Pats have been signing some big names.

Just an observation.

 

[FlyingElvis]

Well like I said, this was a move likely necessitated by the Bailey loss. They can afford to take a flyer on a older vet since they have a young defensive line with a lot of upside.

But you are right, he's taken more flyers this year on questionable character (Dillon, Cedric Cobbs) and on veterans he's hoping will be motivated by a shot at a ring. ("Big Cat" Williams, Stubblefield). It worked great last year with Harrison who seemed rejuvenated.

edit: oops, of course Stubblefield has a ring.

 

[yankeehillbilly]

Wow, is he still alive?

 

[FlyingElvis]

Wow, is he still alive?

If the Dolphins signed him, it would be considered the second coming around here. :D

 

[LIQUID24]

Belichik will find a way to make him useful. Stubblefield provides good depth at least.

 

[Dol-Fan Dupree]

Hasn't Dana had some injury problems?

 

[NCDolphan]

3Rd Down only. Stay off the Pipe Dana!

 

[Marino1983]

Not sure what he has left. He was probably brought in to add depth to the line. They lost Rodney Bailey, who they signed from the Steelers as a RFA, for the year due to injury.

I thought that he retired ....

LOL !!

:roflmao:

Marino1983

 

[FlyingElvis]

Simply replaces Bailey who was a backup to Willie McGinest. At best, he plays a small role in their rotation. Unless he's just here to take reps. during camp and is cut.

 

[WiGGy]

Stubb will never see the field................

 

[PhinBeck]

Stubblefield is a good sign for them, he wont be a 50 snap guy but he is a veteran that knows what it takes. he will help them, unfortunately.

 

[fish fan 4 life]

stubb its older then dirt.he has nothing left

 

[Bodzilla29]

If the Dolphins signed him, it would be considered the second coming around here. :D

Only from the "I've heard of him let's sign him" brigade. Oakland were crying for Dline help last year and now that he was not retained tells you a lot about his productivity, or lack thereof.

Surely he is not a backup for Willie? Where in the rotation do you envision him? You have some very yong DTs already, plus Traylor.

 

[jesusfreak26]

Yet another guy who will bring veteran leadership to that defense.