Patriots sign DL Armstead

24isthelaw · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:03 pm Post subject:

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I_GET_SAX · Joined: 17 Nov 2012 Posts: 916 Location: Concord,NH

Any idea on what the sack numbers were or how much stock we can really put into that i nthe CFL? I remember Cameron Wake being that kind of guy before MIA snagged him.
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Canadian_Patriot · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 8709 Location: Halifax

Oooooou this is intriguing.

He's an interior pass rush guy. I think he had 6 or 7 sacks this year. Pretty athletic guy for the position he plays.

(Don't expect Wake or Hunt) He's not a pure pass rusher, at all.

mcmurtry86 · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 16294

He had 6 sacks

22 years old. 6'5 300

For those who don't remember, he's the guy who had a heart attack in college and sued the school (USC) claiming it was due to being subjected to "mandatory" painkillers by team doctors

Might be a nice rotational piece, he certainly has some nice upside if his health issues are cleared up

justo · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:11 pm Post subject:

I really wanted him Sad

it's also harder to get sacks in the CFL because you are a yard away from the LOS as a DL and there is an extra target/more room for the QB to throw to. He lead the league for DTs and was DROTY.
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larrywhigham25 · Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 358 Location: taunton, ma

this is almost enough to putting a smile on my face following the game two days ago (almost). I have to admit I have not seen him play a ton but everything I read is very positive. I believe Schefter said it is like getting an additional high draft choice into camp next year. Sounds like the exact kind of player we need.

Sciz · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 12867 Location: Iowa

Between Demps and Armstead, somebody in NE is doing a damn good job pitching these kids on why they should come to the Pats.

Can we call him Arm Arm?
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Richter · Joined: 11 Feb 2010 Posts: 9504

Very happy with this signing. Mentioned when they brought him in for a workout a while back. He could turn into a solid interior rusher and give the Pats some desperately needed push up the middle.

24isthelaw · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:02 pm Post subject:

The Third Rider · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:37 pm Post subject:

Outstanding, any help in the interior is welcome, at worst he might be a regular rotational player.
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I_GET_SAX · Joined: 17 Nov 2012 Posts: 916 Location: Concord,NH

After seeing a highlight video of his online he is powerful and has a nice spin move and a swim move as well. I think I may be getting way ahead of myself but Him next to Wilfork or as a DE opposite Chandler would be neat if Arm's game and talent translates into the NFL game.
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JammerHammer21 · Joined: 27 Dec 2009 Posts: 18240 Location: Anywhere

Big haul if healthy.
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Trentwannabe · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:48 am Post subject: