Mod note: merged the PS notes & the roster watch threads, as we near the final cutdown day (today, Saturday by 4pm).
2015 Patriots 53-man Roster & Practice Squad Watch
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I wouldn't be shocked if Morris is brought back even before Thursday's game - IIRC, BB often does this flurry of "back and forth mix and match" between cut-down and first game. That's my hope, anyway - I like what I've seen out of Morris this far.
Giants released Henry Hynoski:
If Pats were looking for a Develin replacement, this guy is it. He's an even better run blocker than Develin. With a healthy grain of salt, here's 2014 FB chart:
Although he doesn't have the Develin's sneaky good catching ability. BR recently had an article about how important HH is to the Giants:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2523221-why-fb-henry-hynoski-is-still-critical-to-the-ny-giants-offenses-success
He was just signed in March for a $2.1m 2-year deal starting in 2015, so it's a bit of a surprise that he got released. However Nikita Whitlock (the other FB on the roster) has been knocking people out in camp. Plus, unlike HH, Whitlock plays special teams and even a bit of DT, his position in college (source). Plus this:
If BB still wanted to have a pure FB on the roster, you can't do better than Hynoski at this point. He's a bull (or a rhino -- his nickname is the "Hynocerus"), and I think Pats fans will love the guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8coh9HR4JOk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0HPsixAHvc
If Pats were looking for a Develin replacement, this guy is it. He's an even better run blocker than Develin. With a healthy grain of salt, here's 2014 FB chart:
Although he doesn't have the Develin's sneaky good catching ability. BR recently had an article about how important HH is to the Giants:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2523221-why-fb-henry-hynoski-is-still-critical-to-the-ny-giants-offenses-success
He was just signed in March for a $2.1m 2-year deal starting in 2015, so it's a bit of a surprise that he got released. However Nikita Whitlock (the other FB on the roster) has been knocking people out in camp. Plus, unlike HH, Whitlock plays special teams and even a bit of DT, his position in college (source). Plus this:
If BB still wanted to have a pure FB on the roster, you can't do better than Hynoski at this point. He's a bull (or a rhino -- his nickname is the "Hynocerus"), and I think Pats fans will love the guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8coh9HR4JOk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0HPsixAHvc
@MarkDanielsPJ I didn't see Robert McClain in the locker room before practice. That doesnt mean he's not there, but we'll find out when we get outside soon
@MikeReiss Spent a few minutes with #Patriots rookie CB Justin Coleman. Signed Friday. Said no team spent more time w/ him in pre-draft process than NE
@MikeReiss Spent a few minutes with #Patriots rookie CB Justin Coleman. Signed Friday. Said no team spent more time w/ him in pre-draft process than NE
I guess this means LaFell starts on PUP. Can't imagine Wayne getting cut only after such a short time, but we've seen crazier things around Foxboro.
SeoulSoxFan said:
I was just going to ask if cutting Wayne would be out of the question due to his salary. And if they're shopping for a big-bodied receiver, does that mean Dobson is gone? Because I'd think they'd simply slot him into Lafell's slot if they had confidence in him.
@jeffphowe I guess the Pats could theoretically cut Wayne and then bring him back on the same contract minus the signing bonus after Week 1.
I can't quite see Wayne getting signed elsewhere, so this may be an interesting option. Reiss also reports that JoJo is still on active/PUP, rather than reserve/PUP. The decision must be made by 4pm EST.
@MikeReiss If WR Brandon LaFell is moved to reserve/PUP list (decision due by 4 p.m.), he wouldn't be eligible to play for first six weeks of season.
I can't quite see Wayne getting signed elsewhere, so this may be an interesting option. Reiss also reports that JoJo is still on active/PUP, rather than reserve/PUP. The decision must be made by 4pm EST.
@MikeReiss If WR Brandon LaFell is moved to reserve/PUP list (decision due by 4 p.m.), he wouldn't be eligible to play for first six weeks of season.
They're probably going to throw the ball 50 times next week so maybe Gray is just gone for a week. Or maybe the quick benching last year was an illustration the staff didn't like his game that much
Cutting Wayne wouldn't shock me he might just be toast
Cutting Wayne wouldn't shock me he might just be toast
Don't get it. I thought he was the best inside runner on the team, including Blount. They must really think he's a dipshit.SeoulSoxFan said:
Would not be surprised if he lands on the Colts.
Glad they're keeping Cadet. He looked like a playmaker earlier in camp.
Regarding Gray, it has to be his attitude. The whispers out of Foxboro was that the missed practice last year was not his first incident. The staff must have felt it wasn't worth it.
More Gray news:
@jeffphowe If the Patriots have cut Jonas Gray, they haven't told him about it yet, per source.
@FieldYates League source: the Patriots are planning to move on from RB Jonas Gray, but don't dismiss the idea that he could be traded still.
@jeffphowe If the Patriots have cut Jonas Gray, they haven't told him about it yet, per source.
@FieldYates League source: the Patriots are planning to move on from RB Jonas Gray, but don't dismiss the idea that he could be traded still.
Maybe they are going to be using a lot of two-receiving back sets as they showed in the preseason. Rich Hill had a nice piece on this a few weeks back.SeoulSoxFan said:
http://www.patspulpit.com/2015/8/26/9197881/film-review-two-running-back-sets-for-james-white-and-dion-lewis
Jonas was always overrated around here. One big game against a horrendous defense does not a feature back make
This should come as no surprise, but Dion Lewis makes the team:
@JRRickert So incredibly proud of client @DionLewisRB of the @Patriots pic.twitter.com/adtpJJJCaE
Best development besides DFG victory.
@JRRickert So incredibly proud of client @DionLewisRB of the @Patriots pic.twitter.com/adtpJJJCaE
Best development besides DFG victory.
True, but there were tweets all morning about how the Pats will make their cuts AFTER the last practice today.
Surprised by the Gray news. Does this mean both White and Lewis make the cut?
I guess I'm not too worried about some combo of Bolden/Lewis/White splitting carries against the Steelers. Bolden is at least serviceable, and Lewis has really flashed during the preseason.
I guess I'm not too worried about some combo of Bolden/Lewis/White splitting carries against the Steelers. Bolden is at least serviceable, and Lewis has really flashed during the preseason.
Agree. I thought Gray and Blount were going to be the two-headed monster light this year. I must've been ridiculously optimistic about Gray but at any rate, our running game suddenly looks pretty weakSeoulSoxFan said:
Agreed. Genuinely excited about him. Looked very "Kevin Faulk-y" all preseason.SeoulSoxFan said:
We are into the 16th year of the BB dynasty and every year people shit themselves after he cuts, trades or doesn't re-sign a player. His track record speaks for itself. I expect he cut Gray because he thought the other guys were better.RoDaddy said:
