2015 Patriots 53-man Roster & Practice Squad Watch
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Corsi said:
Most interesting news of the day. Finnegan played with the Phins last year, as we all remember. Tailed off at the end but played in all 16 games. Allowed 10.8 receptions per cover snaps, good for 16th in the league.
I keep hoping for that Twitter Sean Smith trade idea.
I listened to the Curran/Perry/Hart podcast today. They brought up the idea of going after Jason McCourty or Alterraun Verner.SeoulSoxFan said:
Isn't Verner more of a cover-2 corner?
Reiss keeps bringing up Marcus Cooper from KC. 3rd year pro, big (6'2 195), Rutgers, has fallen out of favor
Reiss keeps bringing up Marcus Cooper from KC. 3rd year pro, big (6'2 195), Rutgers, has fallen out of favor
They played cover 2 for some if not most of the Indy game. Remember, they play multiple schemes so having corners who fit all cover schemes is good.tims4wins said:
Verner is a Cover 2 corner who is deemed expendable by a Cover 2 team (Lovie Smith's Bucs). He's also looked bad on film for the past year plus and has lost snaps to Tim Jennings, who was cut by Chicago because he was totally cooked last season.
I'd love McCourty but I'm not sure they can fit him into the cap this year.RedOctober3829 said:
Brennan Williams, we hardly knew ye:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/former-third-round-pick-brennan-williams-headed-to-wwe-155533824.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/former-third-round-pick-brennan-williams-headed-to-wwe-155533824.html
Tyrone Biggums said:
Not before Ross Ventrone.IIRC, the rule is that anyone named "Ventrone" has to be cut first.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4786845/ventrone-brothers-unite-as-ross-ventrone-joins-patriots-practice-squad
Hope Brandt is right:
@DougKyed Gil Brandt says he could see Chiefs CB Sean Smith to the Patriots for a 6th round pick.
@DougKyed Gil Brandt says he could see Chiefs CB Sean Smith to the Patriots for a 6th round pick.
Chris Jones returned to practice this week, and Jeff Howe threw out this little nugget:
https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/661972665331265537
Dane Fletcher returned, as well, though I had no idea he tore his ACL again week 17 of last year. He said Brady and his (DANE FLETCHER's) mother talked him out of retirement. We'll see what, if anything, he has left.
https://twitter.com/dougkyed/status/661603650264002565
https://twitter.com/markdanielspj/status/661990081830481920
https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/661972665331265537
Dane Fletcher returned, as well, though I had no idea he tore his ACL again week 17 of last year. He said Brady and his (DANE FLETCHER's) mother talked him out of retirement. We'll see what, if anything, he has left.
https://twitter.com/dougkyed/status/661603650264002565
https://twitter.com/markdanielspj/status/661990081830481920
Field Yates @FieldYates 3m3 minutes ago
Source: the Patriots have signed starting G Josh Kline to a 2-year extension through 2017. Base value of the deal is $3.3M, max is $4.9M.
Source: the Patriots have signed starting G Josh Kline to a 2-year extension through 2017. Base value of the deal is $3.3M, max is $4.9M.
I like it. They think he can play and if he can play he's worth the money and the cap space. He's done nothing but earn it this year to my completely unschooled eyes.
We signed two OL, Torrian Wilson and Keavon Milton, to the practice squad.
We had Scar do a private workout with Wilson in the spring and we liked him enough that we tried to sign him as an UDFA but were outbid by the Lions. He's kind of an interesting guy - had a very good but under-the-radar college career playing OT at Central Florida and projects at G in the NFL, but probably could give us some tackle depth because that's what he has played all his life. I don't know anything about Milton other than that he's an OT and has bounced around a bunch of practice squads for a few years.
We had Scar do a private workout with Wilson in the spring and we liked him enough that we tried to sign him as an UDFA but were outbid by the Lions. He's kind of an interesting guy - had a very good but under-the-radar college career playing OT at Central Florida and projects at G in the NFL, but probably could give us some tackle depth because that's what he has played all his life. I don't know anything about Milton other than that he's an OT and has bounced around a bunch of practice squads for a few years.
Field Yates @FieldYates 22s22 seconds ago
Source: the Patriots have waved OT Chris Barker and signed WR Chris Harper from the practice squad. Helps offense with no Edelman.
Source: the Patriots have waved OT Chris Barker and signed WR Chris Harper from the practice squad. Helps offense with no Edelman.
This probably means we're seeing 1 of Vollmer, Jackson, or Cannon back for Buffalo on Monday night.
Really interested to see what Harper can do. He looked a little frisky in the pre-season.
Presumably, Barker will re-sign to the practice squad once he clears waivers. Agree that it's a good sign for at least one tackle.
Presumably, Barker will re-sign to the practice squad once he clears waivers. Agree that it's a good sign for at least one tackle.
You know, I was wondering about him just today and whether he could help the offense. Very good, quick feet and elusiveness. He's undersized and doesn't have top end speed, but that's never been a problem in our offense.
In all honesty... I think I would rather play him than Dobson.
In all honesty... I think I would rather play him than Dobson.
Harper returned some kicks and punts in the preseason, too. They might want to reduce Amendola's return duties if he's taking on a bigger role on offense.
Are you saying he needs to be Amendola's Amendola?
.. ahem. Anyway, agreed. Whatever allows us to avoid more Blount kick return experimentation.
Last time out against the Bills we all remember Brady throwing for 466 yards -- Lewis and Edelman combined for about 200 of those and 2 TDs, with Dobson chipping in another 7 catches for 87.
If there's a similar game plan this week, there will be plenty of opportunities out there for the taking.
Does this also mean that Keyshawn Martin is still a ways away from returning? That could be the case because if he was coming back this week, the upgrade from Harper to Martin or Dobson would not seem to be so big so as to warrant this move. After all, Harper has been behind both of them on the depth chart, effectively.
All that said, like Dynomite, I would rather see what Harper can do than have Dobson out there against the Bills and am glad they did this. I just hope Martin comes back soon, as well.
All that said, like Dynomite, I would rather see what Harper can do than have Dobson out there against the Bills and am glad they did this. I just hope Martin comes back soon, as well.
Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 23s23 seconds ago
Patriots hopeful of seeing more of Marcus Cannon this week, perhaps even on the field Sunday. Getting tackle back would be huge
Patriots hopeful of seeing more of Marcus Cannon this week, perhaps even on the field Sunday. Getting tackle back would be huge
Does La Canfora not realize that the Pats play on Monday?
Having Cannon back would be great but I hope we get word on how Vollmer is progressing. Having both of them back, along with Tre Jackson, will be huge against the Buffalo D.
What becomes of Stork when everyone is healthy? Rotate him in on series to keep everyone fresh? Does Andrews lose his job?
Having Cannon back would be great but I hope we get word on how Vollmer is progressing. Having both of them back, along with Tre Jackson, will be huge against the Buffalo D.
What becomes of Stork when everyone is healthy? Rotate him in on series to keep everyone fresh? Does Andrews lose his job?
Field Yates @FieldYates 2m2 minutes ago
Source: the Patriots have added TE Joseph Fauria to their practice squad. Between him & Gronk, that TE room is personality gold.
Source: the Patriots have added TE Joseph Fauria to their practice squad. Between him & Gronk, that TE room is personality gold.
I believe Wednesday practices are usually the big game plan installation days, right ITP guys?
Not sure whether playing on Monday instead of Sunday impacts this, but either way I think it's good that Harper and Fauria are present for practice today and tomorrow.
Also, MMQB shadowed the Cards and Carson Palmer and Arians and posted one of the best breakdowns of a QB and coaching staff going through a game plan prep and practice implementation of it that I have ever read. Here it is: http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/11/17/nfl-carson-palmer-arizona-cardinals-inside-game-plan
Not sure whether playing on Monday instead of Sunday impacts this, but either way I think it's good that Harper and Fauria are present for practice today and tomorrow.
Also, MMQB shadowed the Cards and Carson Palmer and Arians and posted one of the best breakdowns of a QB and coaching staff going through a game plan prep and practice implementation of it that I have ever read. Here it is: http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/11/17/nfl-carson-palmer-arizona-cardinals-inside-game-plan
Zolak said last week (in reference to the Collins illness) that if you don't do the "Friday" walkthrough, you most likely don't play. Whether that walkthrough is on Friday for a Monday game is...the kind of detail I have never thought about before today. ;-)
Got it. As others have said, they can use every extra minute to get healthy.
Glad they have an extra day this week, not thrilled that it means they will have both abbreviated preparation and a cross country flight the following week for the Denver game.
Glad they have an extra day this week, not thrilled that it means they will have both abbreviated preparation and a cross country flight the following week for the Denver game.
I was thinking about the Denver short week/travel game. But in the spirit of "this weeks game is the most important" I think the extra day for injuries and especially to re-jigger the Edelman-less offense is a far bigger plus than the detriment of the short week following. I think everyone from Brady to McD to some players have said that they wont just "plug Amendola into Edelman's spot." So it'll be good to have extra time to deal with the first week of a pretty serious change. Having another OT or 2 would be a huge help in freeing up a TE from pass-blocking blocking more often. (Now if only Chandler would stop the Kyle Brady impersonation......)
Plus if the Pats can win this game, and if Denver loses in Chicago, Pats will have a much bigger cushion heading into the Denver game - they could even afford a loss in terms of the bye
Harper named 1 of 6 practice players of the week.
This sets up a 12 catch, 105 yard and 2 TD Monday night. Clearly.
This sets up a 12 catch, 105 yard and 2 TD Monday night. Clearly.
Doug Kyed @DougKyed 1m1 minute ago
The Patriots worked out WRs Alan Bonner, Julian Talley and Austin Willis today.
The Patriots worked out WRs Alan Bonner, Julian Talley and Austin Willis today.
Terrell Owens wants an invite per Gary Washburn.
I assume this has already been posted somewhere else in here?
I assume this has already been posted somewhere else in here?
