@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!
This is key. Foster and White are essentially wideouts at RB and of course 87 and the Unicorn as pass catching TEs.though offset by depth at TE and RB
He's a prototype "most NFL coaches" player.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.
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.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/
Yes on GaffneyAny sense of whether injuries played a part in these cuts? Martin came out on Thursday. And Gaffney was limping.
On the goal line, sure.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?
In what world do we have "terrific depth and talent" at OL? Is that a misprint?Terrific depth and talent along the front for both the D (DL, LB) and O (OL, TE). Nice reminder that the conjunction linking finesse & physical doesn't have to be an "or."
Well, we've got talent onthe D side...and 10 guys on the other side!In what world do we have "terrific depth and talent" at OL? Is that a misprint?
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.
I think you mean the final pick of the second.McCaffrey's never going to last until the final pick of the first round
This is the NFL. Teams will do something dumb like overthink his size or something.McCaffrey's never going to last until the final pick of the first round
Yup thought he'd fit what Bill wants in a RB. Happy to see what he can do given the chance.RedOct! Time to celebrate.
Sankey to the practice squad!
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.Ugh, Roberts is a solid depth guy. I would like to have seen him make his way onto 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?Kamu Grugier-Hill has told Patriots teammates he has been claimed by Eagles.
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.I don't know a thing about this guy and LB depth is a huge concern, can you guys fill me in on him?