Gary Guyton LB FA Tue 10/4/11 10:12 AM
Gary Guyton
LB FA
Gary Guyton is expected to fill in at middle linebacker for Jerod Mayo (knee).
Mayo's knee sprain could cost him up to six weeks. In the meantime, Guyton will be an every-down 'backer and instant IDP asset. Guyton started 16 games in 2009, racking up 85 tackles and three passes defensed.
Gary Guyton LB FA Fri 8/19/11 4:52 PM
Gary Guyton
LB FA
Updating a previous item, Gary Guyton is running as the third-team middle linebacker for the Patriots.
Brandon Spikes is the starter in the base 4-3. Dane Fletcher is second team, and Guyton is with the threes. The starting strong-side linebacker is Rob Ninkovich, with Jerod Mayo on the weak side. It's unclear if Spikes will be a three-down linebacker. Guyton is regarded as a coverage linebacker, though being so low on the depth chart suggests he's on the roster bubble.
Gary Guyton LB FA Fri 8/19/11 1:56 PM
Gary Guyton
LB FA
Gary Guyton is playing middle linebacker in the Patriots' new 4-3 defense.
Jerod Mayo is roaming around with increased pass-rushing responsibilities, but he's a weak-side 'backer in the base defense. Guyton can run sideline to sideline and cover, so he's somewhat appealing from an IDP perspective. Mayo is still the player to target here. Brandon Spikes is now the Sam linebacker.