Dont'a Hightower out for 6-7 months

[SteelCityColt]

Odd that I've not seen this posted yet as I'm normally way behind...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000467794/article/report-patriots-lb-donta-hightower-out-67-months

[JerodMayo51]

He had his surgery in February so he'll be back by week 1, but it will definitely affect his training camp and prep..  Good thing Mayo is going to be back healthy!

[dgambill]

NE is a team that always gets better as the season progresses. They always look to peak in the playoffs. They should be fine. It may take some time to get all those new pieces in the secondary to work but they will be ready in the end.

[Kylo Ren]

Well then, they will be addressing linebacker in the first round unless they expect him back sooner

[JerodMayo51]

Well then, they will be addressing linebacker in the first round unless they expect him back sooner

 

 

I dont see them doing that, Jerod Mayo can fill in for Hightower until hes back 100%.  Patriots should have one of the best linebacking cores in the NFL next year with Collins, Mayo and Hightower

[Kylo Ren]

I dont see them doing that, Jerod Mayo can fill in for Hightower until hes back 100%.  Patriots should have one of the best linebacking cores in the NFL next year with Collins, Mayo and Hightower

Looking at your username, it isn't surprising you would have faith in Mayo  Belichek will have something up his sleeve I'm sure, always does

[amfootball]

I dont see them doing that, Jerod Mayo can fill in for Hightower until hes back 100%.  Patriots should have one of the best linebacking cores in the NFL next year with Collins, Mayo and Hightower

I am wondering if they may ask Mayo to restructure in June. He is making a lot of money and they will need some of that for Hightower after this season. What do you think?

[JerodMayo51]

I am wondering if they may ask Mayo to restructure in June. He is making a lot of money and they will need some of that for Hightower after this season. What do you think?

I think as soon as he can pass a physical they'll ask him to restructure, and after collecting some serious money for 2 straight years in the ice tub, I think that he'll be open to doing that (I hope)

[SteelCityColt]

Looking at your username, it isn't surprising you would have faith in Mayo  Belichek will have something up his sleeve I'm sure, always does

 

[Kylo Ren]

[GoPats]

He's been battling this shoulder issue on and off for a couple of years now, so it's good he's getting it taken care of. Even if he starts on PUP that's alright, they'll fill in during the short-term one way or another. 

 

Hightower's a guy who's really improved from a strong rookie year. He's much better in coverage now and is a huge part of their defense moving forward.