Darius Butler

[ItsPantone278]

Had the privilege of watching some film this evening, and came away with two major impressions.

1. Chud is a tricky dude. It's interesting to see all the different things he is doing to get guys open down field.

2. And this is the main one. Darius Butler is playing lights out at times, and if he can keep progressing like this the Patriots are going to look like fools for letting this dude go. I am watching this kid and I have no idea how they let this guy walk. We got extremely lucky here. If Hogan pans out we are good at CB for a long time.

[4Corners]

yeah been a big fan of this move

[SCP]

he made some plays sunday

[CLG]

outside of Gamble all our corners need to work on is consistency. They are all capable.

[natty]

I've seen him in on some plays and his name doesn't really come up at all. For a DB that has as much playing time as he does, that's a good sign.

[Guest Irv]

when you forget that the DB is playing you know hes doing his job.

[ItsPantone278]

He's started every game since Chicago and I don't see him giving up that job. I mean, I knew this guy was playing well, but he is like glue out there. I'd like to see him challenged a bit more, as Gamble has drawn the #1 on almost every play and has done well. But these two have been a heck of a tandem so far.

[SOJA]

He has been playing pretty well. If Hogan can contribute we may not need to draft a corner high next year......therefore offseason moves should look for best FA DT and LB available

Draft should be LB and OT

[Ricky Spanish]

any football outsider info on how our CBs are doing? that stuff always interests me

[Rags]

Like this kid, plays tough, tackles well.

[Montsta]

He must play pretty physical at the DB position because he always seems to be manned up on the Tight End.

[ncguy2184]

i have not heard his name must be for a good reason.

[ShutDwn]

Our defense has been terrible but I can't fault our DBs. I'm not sure how good to call them, I just think that they have a lot of talent and that they are a good enough group that they can be part of a really good defense if we seal up the front seven.

Gamble, Butler and Munnerlyn have extremely good size for their typical match-ups and Godfrey matches up well enough with most receivers which is great because you can do so much more when you're safety can play man. I hope Hogan plays like he did in college, he is ridiculously fast and physical, that would elevate this group a ton. I'd also like to see him get reps returning.

I am really dying to see them play behind some pressure. When teams can run like they against us it makes passing so much easier.

[4Corners]

if someone would have told me 2 months ago that the secondary would end up being the strength of the d 7 weeks into the season - I would have laughed in your face and probably called you some derogatory names. This Butler pickup and the lock down play from Gamble have been very pleasant surprises.