Wandering Athol
Blood in the streets it's up to my ankle
This topic came to mind as I watched Mankins play tonight. Say what you want about the guy, but he finishes plays with attitude. I saw him get a handful of 2 level blocks tonight, helping at the point of attack and then slipping out on a LB or DB.
When guys like him and Wilfork get the big bucks, the Pats are sending a message to the other folks in the locker room - "we are going to inflict physical punishment".
His desire to make the other team feel his presence, sometimes by crossing the line, on every play reminds me of Rodney Harrison in his heyday. Ever notice that these kind of players are always smiling? They love the art of violence.
Is Mankins the dirtiest player to ever play for the Pats? Is it Harrison? Merriweather certainly had potential. Seymour certainly had his detractors. How about one of the older guys like Fred Marion? What say you!?
When guys like him and Wilfork get the big bucks, the Pats are sending a message to the other folks in the locker room - "we are going to inflict physical punishment".
His desire to make the other team feel his presence, sometimes by crossing the line, on every play reminds me of Rodney Harrison in his heyday. Ever notice that these kind of players are always smiling? They love the art of violence.
Is Mankins the dirtiest player to ever play for the Pats? Is it Harrison? Merriweather certainly had potential. Seymour certainly had his detractors. How about one of the older guys like Fred Marion? What say you!?