He was killed in a jetski accident yesterday and his body was discovered this morning. How will this affect the upcoming season for the Pats.
2007-05-28 09:37:01 · 13 answers · asked by B-Loco 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Emotionally it'll be tough up through summer training camp for some players, mostly on the D-Line.
But once the season starts, he'll be less remembered. The team will move on and focus on winning the AFC East.
He wont have an effect on the team or defensive stats. He was not a starter, only played in 8 games in his career and had 3 tackles and that was in 2005, he didn't even play at all last yr. It would be no different than if he got cut and replaced by a rookie or free agent.
Sorry to be blunt, but he was a second stringer / less than average player. Most NFL players only last about 3 seasons at most.
He wasn't killed in the jetski accident itself, he was alive and conscious after they dumped into the water. He died from drowning, he wasn't wearing a life jacket. I'm not sure why they weren't able to get back on the jetski, those things just dont sink, they have boyancy, even if it was overturned, they should've held onto it. Although he was an athlete, he might not have been a swimmer and at 6'6 300 plus pounds, he wouldn't be able to trend water long if he was inexperienced.
2 lessons learned by pro sports athletesin the last month
Don't drive drunk and talking on a cell phone & into the back of a tow truck.
And don't go boating or jetskiing w/ out life jacket, especially if you are a poor swimmer.
2007-05-28 10:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by edgar_bambrick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, here's my guess...
1)The Patsies, as much as I despise them, are a tight-knit bunch, and it shows on the field on Sundays. I imagine this will cause a lot of grief throughout the locker room(even to Bellicheck, as hard as that is to believe.) This is where newcomers could possibly insert themselves into the framework...or mess things up with tasteless remarks or jokes.
2)From a purely pragmatic perspective, it is my understanding that he wasn't a starter and was a back-up. However, quality depth goes a long way to help mitigate the impact of injuries upon a team's play. Hill was also very young, and now his potential is lost to the Patriots. He may have never started a game, or he could've been an all-pro. At this late stage, the Patriots won't find some one to replace that potential....indeed, they will have difficulty finding some one to match his ability per last season. This could have a very real negative impact if the Patriots suffer injuries along their defensive line.
They say he saved the life of the woman he was with. As much as I despise the Patriots as a hated rival, this is...beyond that. Rest in eternal peace, Marquise Hill.
2007-05-28 11:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by Elminster 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First and foremost the loss is tragic, sudden, and devastating to his friends, family, and teammates. The changes it will make to their roster or season are the last things that anyone cares about right now. In reality the Patriots are a class organization that has good depth and that has signed a good crop of free agents this off-season. Others will step up to fill the void left on the field... The void left off of the field will take a much longer time.
2007-05-28 09:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by No More 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It will effect the player's and coaches very hard because he is a teammate and a friend, I was sad to hear about it on the ESPN radio this morning on my way to work. I called in and talked to the guys on seriuos, As a patriot's fan i am shocked and upset. I hope this doesn't get them in a slump
R.I.P Marquise Hill
2007-05-28 10:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by Will 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think it will affect their upcoming season...they always play well...if ne thing they will play better in memory of him. of course im sure every player and coach is upset about this...its prly like losing your brother because those are the guys you go to war with each week...and practice and puck and workout together. Im sure he was great friends with everyone and they will all be deeply sadden by the loss
but come time to strap on the pads it will b used as a time to heal and forget...and will not make them play worse.
2007-05-28 10:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by matthew 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will affect the players more emotionally than anything. They are the type of team that can fill any one in at any position and succeed it will just be how the players will handle the loss of a friend and team mate.
2007-05-28 09:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by creggz12 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First, tragic, totally tragic. It will be tough to get it together but if anyone can the Patriots will. They have the best owner, front office and coaching staff in the NFL. They will deal with the loss as best they can. l still like them to challenge for the Super Bowl regardless of the tough loss.
2007-05-28 10:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by Gromac 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I knew Marquise, and he was a great guy. I am sure he added a lot of energy to the team, and they will surely miss him. My son went to High School with him, and he was a REAL good kid.
2007-05-28 10:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a tragic loss, I feel sorry for his family and friends.
But from a team aspect, they won't miss him much besides emotionally, he only has played in 13 games in 3 years and has only 2 carear tackles.
MAY THE PATRIOTS CRASH AND BURN
2007-05-28 11:52:09 · answer #9 · answered by Mr R 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
They will come hungry for his memory and want it all. One member, was talking about him calling him a "monkey". That is a child's answer. I don't respect that answer, I'am very affended. This is a very good question, thou.
2007-05-28 10:54:25 · answer #10 · answered by James D 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋