@MarkDanielsPJ We have two cuts to go. One won't be D.J. Foster. He is making the Patriots 53-man roster.
So still a chance that Bennett gets cut!
So still a chance that Bennett gets cut!
2016 Patriots Cutdown Day: Game Thread
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have released 20 players to reach the NFL-mandatory 53-man limit.
The Patriots released 10 veteran players: OL Chris Barker, WR Aaron Dobson, RB Tyler Gaffney, DL Geneo Grissom, LB Rufus Johnson, DL Markus Kuhn, WR Keshawn Martin, DB Darryl Roberts, DB Vinnie Sunseriand DL Joe Vellano.
The Patriots released five first-year players: WR DeAndre Carter, OL Jon Halapio, WR Chris Harper, RB Joey Iosefa and LB Kevin Snyder.
The Patriots released five rookies, including two 2016 Draft picks: DL Woodrow Hamilton, LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, CB Cre’von LeBlanc, WR Devin Lucien and TE Bryce Williams.
http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit
Amendola NOT placed on PUP. Huge development.
The Patriots released 10 veteran players: OL Chris Barker, WR Aaron Dobson, RB Tyler Gaffney, DL Geneo Grissom, LB Rufus Johnson, DL Markus Kuhn, WR Keshawn Martin, DB Darryl Roberts, DB Vinnie Sunseriand DL Joe Vellano.
The Patriots released five first-year players: WR DeAndre Carter, OL Jon Halapio, WR Chris Harper, RB Joey Iosefa and LB Kevin Snyder.
The Patriots released five rookies, including two 2016 Draft picks: DL Woodrow Hamilton, LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, CB Cre’von LeBlanc, WR Devin Lucien and TE Bryce Williams.
http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit
Amendola NOT placed on PUP. Huge development.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have released 20 players to reach the NFL-mandatory 53-man limit.
The Patriots released 10 veteran players: OL Chris Barker, WR Aaron Dobson, RB Tyler Gaffney, DL Geneo Grissom, LB Rufus Johnson, DL Markus Kuhn, WR Keshawn Martin, DB Darryl Roberts, DB Vinnie Sunseri and DL Joe Vellano.
The Patriots released five first-year players: WR DeAndre Carter, OL Jon Halapio, WR Chris Harper, RB Joey Iosefa and LB Kevin Snyder.
The Patriots released five rookies, including two 2016 Draft picks: DL Woodrow Hamilton, LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, CB Cre’von LeBlanc, WR Devin Lucien and TE Bryce Williams.
http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit
The Patriots released 10 veteran players: OL Chris Barker, WR Aaron Dobson, RB Tyler Gaffney, DL Geneo Grissom, LB Rufus Johnson, DL Markus Kuhn, WR Keshawn Martin, DB Darryl Roberts, DB Vinnie Sunseri and DL Joe Vellano.
The Patriots released five first-year players: WR DeAndre Carter, OL Jon Halapio, WR Chris Harper, RB Joey Iosefa and LB Kevin Snyder.
The Patriots released five rookies, including two 2016 Draft picks: DL Woodrow Hamilton, LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, CB Cre’von LeBlanc, WR Devin Lucien and TE Bryce Williams.
http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit
Here’s how the 53-man roster looks for now.
QUARTERBACK Jacoby Brissett, Jimmy Garoppolo (2) Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)
RUNNING BACK LeGarrette Blount, Brandon Bolden, James Develin, D.J. Foster, James White (5) PUP: Dion Lewis
WIDE RECEIVER Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell, Danny Amendola, Matthew Slater (5)
TIGHT END Martellus Bennett, A.J. Derby, Clay Harbor, Rob Gronkowski (4)
OFFENSIVE LINE David Andrews, Marcus Cannon, Jonathan Cooper, Josh Kline, Shaq Mason, Nate Solder, Joe Thuney, LaAdrian Waddle, Ted Karras, Cameron Fleming (10) PUP: Sebastian Vollmer, Tre’ Jackson
DEFENSIVE LINE Alan Branch, Malcom Brown, Trey Flowers, Chris Long, Jabaal Sheard, Anthony Johnson, Vincent Valentine (7) Suspended: Rob Ninkovich (four games)
LINEBACKER Jamie Collins, Jonathan Freeny, Dont’a Hightower, Brandon King, Barkevious Mingo, Shea McClellin, Elandon Roberts (7)
CORNERBACK Malcolm Butler, Justin Coleman, Cyrus Jones, Logan Ryan, Jonathan Jones (5)
SAFETY Patrick Chung, Nate Ebner, Duron Harmon, Devin McCourty, Jordan Richards (5)
SPECIAL TEAMS P Ryan Allen, LS Joe Cardona, K Stephen Gostkowski (3)
Read more at: http://nesn.com/2016/09/patriots-initial-53-man-roster-includes-d-j-foster-danny-amendola/
QUARTERBACK Jacoby Brissett, Jimmy Garoppolo (2) Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)
RUNNING BACK LeGarrette Blount, Brandon Bolden, James Develin, D.J. Foster, James White (5) PUP: Dion Lewis
WIDE RECEIVER Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell, Danny Amendola, Matthew Slater (5)
TIGHT END Martellus Bennett, A.J. Derby, Clay Harbor, Rob Gronkowski (4)
OFFENSIVE LINE David Andrews, Marcus Cannon, Jonathan Cooper, Josh Kline, Shaq Mason, Nate Solder, Joe Thuney, LaAdrian Waddle, Ted Karras, Cameron Fleming (10) PUP: Sebastian Vollmer, Tre’ Jackson
DEFENSIVE LINE Alan Branch, Malcom Brown, Trey Flowers, Chris Long, Jabaal Sheard, Anthony Johnson, Vincent Valentine (7) Suspended: Rob Ninkovich (four games)
LINEBACKER Jamie Collins, Jonathan Freeny, Dont’a Hightower, Brandon King, Barkevious Mingo, Shea McClellin, Elandon Roberts (7)
CORNERBACK Malcolm Butler, Justin Coleman, Cyrus Jones, Logan Ryan, Jonathan Jones (5)
SAFETY Patrick Chung, Nate Ebner, Duron Harmon, Devin McCourty, Jordan Richards (5)
SPECIAL TEAMS P Ryan Allen, LS Joe Cardona, K Stephen Gostkowski (3)
Read more at: http://nesn.com/2016/09/patriots-initial-53-man-roster-includes-d-j-foster-danny-amendola/
Surprises:
-Clay Harbor makes it as 4th TE
-Pats carry 10(!) OL including both Cam Fleming and LA Waddle
-Jonathan Jones wins the CB battle over LeBlanc, presumably for ST contributions
-Both Dobson and Martin cut/Dola not on PUP
Less surprising: Foster > Gaffney
Pats are likely to be active in waiver market, I think. Watch at WR (a bit thin, though offset by depth at TE and RB) or RB (dissatisfied). Cuts likely to come at OL or TE. Might also go find a blocking TE to take Flemings spot unless that's sort of his new job (he's not credible to go out for a pass though).
-Clay Harbor makes it as 4th TE
-Pats carry 10(!) OL including both Cam Fleming and LA Waddle
-Jonathan Jones wins the CB battle over LeBlanc, presumably for ST contributions
-Both Dobson and Martin cut/Dola not on PUP
Less surprising: Foster > Gaffney
Pats are likely to be active in waiver market, I think. Watch at WR (a bit thin, though offset by depth at TE and RB) or RB (dissatisfied). Cuts likely to come at OL or TE. Might also go find a blocking TE to take Flemings spot unless that's sort of his new job (he's not credible to go out for a pass though).
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Charles Robinson @CharlesRobinson 17s17 seconds ago
Unlikely Josh Sitton sits on market for a while like Evan Mathis did. Younger. #NFL pro scouts say he has +++ toughness/leadership traits.
Prototype Bill Belichick player.
Unlikely Josh Sitton sits on market for a while like Evan Mathis did. Younger. #NFL pro scouts say he has +++ toughness/leadership traits.
Prototype Bill Belichick player.
This is key. Foster and White are essentially wideouts at RB and of course 87 and the Unicorn as pass catching TEs.
Between the TE & OL, plus Develin making the squad, they are gonna use a ton of 12 personnel (2 WR, 2 TE, 1 RB) in the first 4 weeks.
4 TE offense, @Super Nomario?
Any sense of whether injuries played a part in these cuts? Martin came out on Thursday. And Gaffney was limping.
Well, we've got talent onthe D side...and 10 guys on the other side!
Really glad to see DJ Foster make the team. Seems like another exciting and versatile piece to play with in the offense and a hedge on Dion Lewis's return to health. But with the start of college football I'm reminded that DJ is just going to be keeping the seat warm until Christian McCaffrey comes in
I'm sure it'll be said here 1000x before the 2017 draft but my god that kid plays like he was literally built by a machine that produces players suited for the Patriots offense.
I'm sure it'll be said here 1000x before the 2017 draft but my god that kid plays like he was literally built by a machine that produces players suited for the Patriots offense.
McCaffrey's never going to last until the final pick of the first roundReally glad to see DJ Foster make the team. Seems like another exciting and versatile piece to play with in the offense and a hedge on Dion Lewis's return to health. But with the start of college football I'm reminded that DJ is just going to be keeping the seat warm until Christian McCaffrey comes in
I'm sure it'll be said here 1000x before the 2017 draft but my god that kid plays like he was literally built by a machine that produces players suited for the Patriots offense.
This is the NFL. Teams will do something dumb like overthink his size or something.
Yup thought he'd fit what Bill wants in a RB. Happy to see what he can do given the chance.
Chris Harper headed to the 49ers
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Flyin to San Fran tonight. Thankful for the opportunity from the 49ers.
Christopher HarperVerified account@ItsChrisHarper
Flyin to San Fran tonight. Thankful for the opportunity from the 49ers.
Losing Cre'Von LeBlanc is a bigger bummer for me. From what I can tell and have read, he outperformed Robertson by miles this off season. Were it not for his lack of S/T value, I suspect he would've made the 53 over JJ. Don't love losing that KGH guy Philly signed, either.
Edit: autocorrect and typos.
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I believe he was waived/injured, so he would have gone on the IR list and would not have been eligible for the practice squad.
I don't know a thing about this guy and LB depth is a huge concern, can you guys fill me in on him?
They list him at 220lbs or so but that might be generous. Think of him as one of the Safety/LB hybrids that are starting to show up around the league. He showed some coverage skills during preseason games and he will play special teams. Bit of a niche player, not likely to hold up when teams run it right at him.
thanks, could he play outside LB in a 4-3? Sounds like (and I heard this elsewhere) he needs to bulk up some.
They have that new niche player already, Watkins, or at least he played that role last year.
They have two excellent safeties (one of the better combos in the league) and some decent depth, so to get a LB/S tweener AND a safety when they need LB help and probably TE too is interesting. They must like him, or lost out on some other waiver pick ups
They have that new niche player already, Watkins, or at least he played that role last year.
They have two excellent safeties (one of the better combos in the league) and some decent depth, so to get a LB/S tweener AND a safety when they need LB help and probably TE too is interesting. They must like him, or lost out on some other waiver pick ups
I recall hearing that the Seahawks war room was bummed on draft day when the Pats took him off the board.