Thomas Is Gone...Now What?

Earlier in the week the Patriots found out that they lost Adalius Thomas for the season, because of a broken arm. The question is what will they do now to fill his void?

1. Nothing - right now it looks like they will just move Pierre Woods to the starting lineup, and go on as usual. He won't fill the void completely, but the Patriots seem to have a good amount of faith in him. The problem is that the Patriots no longer have any depth, and it sounds like if they have another injury at the OLB position, they will convert to a 4-3 defense (which is what I think they should do anyways). Looks like they do not want to play players like Crable or Redd.

2. Sign someone - Colvin is still a free agent, and he knows the system, but according to team officials there has been no contact so far by the Patriots. I really like Colvin, but if no one has signed him yet, then there is probably a reason for it. Seau I guess could be another option, but the Patriots used him more as an MLB, and I think they would rather go to a 4-3 then move Mayo to OLB.

Basically, the Patriots are not going to make any moves. They have overcome so many injuries this year, and they seemed poised to do it once again. I really doubt they will go out and sign anyone, or make any significant moves. Unless it is moving to a 4-3 defense.

-BMack