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After a week of research, the three "base" players for Brandon's comparison will be Aaron Ross of the Giants, LaRon Landry of the Redskins, and Eric Wright of the Browns. There exists multiple contingent provisos in how these young talents were chosen. First, there are both Corner Backs and Safeties. I originally had planned and hoped to dissect simply Brandon's counterparts, Safeties. However, after reviewing the first two rounds of the draft, there were not sufficient safety draftees who have amassed enough playing time, and thus results, to build a matrix with respect to Brandon's. Thus, a defensive back approach will be taken. Second, because of the presence of both positions, although part of the same micro unit, the ability to investigate and evaluate the unique responsibilities Brandon shoulders across each of these players and their respective positions affords itself. After 7 weeks of the season, here are the principle stats each "base" has produced:

Aaron Ross, CB(Texas) - NY Giants

Tackles: 21 Solo: 17 Sacks: 1 PD: 7 INT: 3 FF: 0
Game High Tackles: 8(Wk 7 vs San Francisco)

LaRon Landry, S(LSU) - Washington Redskins

Tackles: 35 Solo: 21 Sacks: .5 PD: 2 INT: 0 FF: 0
Game High Tackles: 12 (Wk 3 vs NY Giants)

Eric Wright, CB(UNLV) - Cleveland Browns

Tackles: 44 Solo: 41 Sacks: 1 PD: 5 INT: 1 FF: 0

Game High Tackles: 10(Wk 2 vs Cincinnati)

The above numbers also reflect the unit each was drafted into and will be taken into account. Is Brandon's playing time less because of veterans Asante Samuel and Randall Gay?

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This blog, over the course of the remainder of the term(and NFL season), will record, analyze, and give theoretical predictions on the impact four rookie defensive backs will have on their respective teams. The central character and basis for all points will be New England Patriots' rookie first round draft pick, Brandon Meriweather out of the University of Miami. Three additional rookie defensive backs will be researched and chosen for comparison in the next few days. Eligibilty for nomination and appointment include:

• Minimum of 5 games played
• Minimum of 10 plays per game
• Drafted in Rounds 1-2

I will compare and contrast these young talents in these statistical categories:

• Tackles
• Interceptions
• Passes Defensed
• Forced Fumbles

• Number of times thrown to - This is an extremely telling statistics from teh point of view of the opponent, yet is not easily found
  

Observational points and opinions will be made with respect to value of each within own organization and unit as well as how each stacks up versus one another, again, with Brandon as the focal point. While each of their statistics will be followed and updated, stories, photos, team stats, and more will employ the former Hurricane and his team as protagonists.