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As always the roster is flexible until the cut down day arrives. I started this thread last week but it was either deleted or somehow fell of the face of the earth. I looked everywhere for it and the Search didn't give me anything.
Here's one of many predictions:
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, however, because there’s plenty to be discussed either way.
(Note: the order within each position group is based not on a projected depth chart but rather the alphabet)
Quarterbacks
In (3): Brian Hoyer, Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham
Out (1): Brian Lewerke
No surprises at the quarterback position. Cam Newton has been named the Patriots’ starter and will lead the offense into the regular season next week.
Offensive backfield
In (6): Rex Burkhead, Damien Harris, Jakob Johnson, Sony Michel, J.J. Taylor, James White
Out (1): Lamar Miller
Five of the six players projected to make the cut are no surprise.
Wide receivers
In (6): Damiere Byrd, Julian Edelman, N’Keal Harry, Jakobi Meyers, Gunner Olszewski, Matthew Slater
Out (4): Andre Baccellia, Devin Ross, Jeff Thomas, Isaiah Zuber
With Mohamed Sanu no longer part of the equation, the Patriots are a bit light at wide receiver behind roster locks Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry. If they decide to add outside talent over the weekend via trade or through the waiver wire, however, second-year men Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski as well as free agency addition Damiere Byrd are projected as the depth pieces alongside Edelman.
Tight ends
In (2): Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene
Out (5): Rashod Berry, Jake Burt, Paul Butler, Ryan Izzo, Paul Quessenberry
Cutting Ryan Izzo was among the toughest decisions in this projection.
Offensive tackles
In (4): Yodny Cajuste, Korey Cunningham, Jermaine Eluemunor, Isaiah Wynn
Out (1): Justin Herron
Isaiah Wynn and Jermaine Eluemunor are locked in as the starting tackles on the left and right end of the line, respectively, so their spots on the team are safe.
Offensive interior
In (5): David Andrews, Hjalte Froholdt, Shaq Mason, Michael Onwenu, Joe Thuney
Out (2): Ben Braden, Tyler Gauthier
The interior of the Patriots’ offensive line is pretty much set. Center David Andrews and guards Shaq Mason and Joe Thuney form one of the best starting trios in football. i
Defensive tackles
In (5): Beau Allen, Adam Butler, Byron Cowart, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise Jr.
Out (3): Bill Murray, Nick Thurman, Xavier Williams
Adam Butler, Byron Cowart, Lawrence Guy and Deatrich Wise Jr. are locks to make the team at this point in time. Beau Allen has not yet participated in a single training camp however, he would have to make the initial 53 — which is why he has to be listed as “in” in this projection.
Outside linebackers
In (4): Shilique Calhoun, Derek Rivers, John Simon, Chase Winovich
Out (1): Tashawn Bower
While John Simon and Chase Winovich are safe. Shilique Calhoun and Derek Rivers looked solid in training camp and offer depth on special teams (Calhoun) and in the pass rush (Rivers).
Move linebackers
In (2): Anfernee Jennings, Josh Uche
Out (2): Brandon Copeland, Terez Hall
The move linebacker position is one of versatility in New England’s scheme that they did not just align on the defensive edge on a regular basis, but also dropped back to play as inside linebackers in select situations.
Inside linebackers
In (2): Ja’Whaun Bentley, Cassh Maluia
Out (1): De’Jon Harris
The true inside linebacker position may seem a bit weak with defensive on-field signal caller Ja’Whaun Bentley and rookie Cassh Maluia as its only players making the cut, but it does not look substantially different from last year’s group.
Cornerbacks
In (6): Justin Bethel, Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, Jonathan Jones, Jason McCourty, Joejuan Williams
Out (2): Myles Bryant, D’Angelo Ross
While both Myles Bryant and D’Angelo Ross had their moments in training camp, there simply are no spots available for them on the deepest cornerback group in the NFL.
Safeties
In (5): Terrence Brooks, Cody Davis, Kyle Dugger, Devin McCourty, Adrian Phillips
Out (0).
Specialists
In (3): Jake Bailey, Joe Cardona, Nick Folk
Out (1): Justin Rohrwasser
Here's one of many predictions:
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, however, because there’s plenty to be discussed either way.
(Note: the order within each position group is based not on a projected depth chart but rather the alphabet)
Quarterbacks
In (3): Brian Hoyer, Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham
Out (1): Brian Lewerke
No surprises at the quarterback position. Cam Newton has been named the Patriots’ starter and will lead the offense into the regular season next week.
Offensive backfield
In (6): Rex Burkhead, Damien Harris, Jakob Johnson, Sony Michel, J.J. Taylor, James White
Out (1): Lamar Miller
Five of the six players projected to make the cut are no surprise.
Wide receivers
In (6): Damiere Byrd, Julian Edelman, N’Keal Harry, Jakobi Meyers, Gunner Olszewski, Matthew Slater
Out (4): Andre Baccellia, Devin Ross, Jeff Thomas, Isaiah Zuber
With Mohamed Sanu no longer part of the equation, the Patriots are a bit light at wide receiver behind roster locks Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry. If they decide to add outside talent over the weekend via trade or through the waiver wire, however, second-year men Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski as well as free agency addition Damiere Byrd are projected as the depth pieces alongside Edelman.
Tight ends
In (2): Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene
Out (5): Rashod Berry, Jake Burt, Paul Butler, Ryan Izzo, Paul Quessenberry
Cutting Ryan Izzo was among the toughest decisions in this projection.
Offensive tackles
In (4): Yodny Cajuste, Korey Cunningham, Jermaine Eluemunor, Isaiah Wynn
Out (1): Justin Herron
Isaiah Wynn and Jermaine Eluemunor are locked in as the starting tackles on the left and right end of the line, respectively, so their spots on the team are safe.
Offensive interior
In (5): David Andrews, Hjalte Froholdt, Shaq Mason, Michael Onwenu, Joe Thuney
Out (2): Ben Braden, Tyler Gauthier
The interior of the Patriots’ offensive line is pretty much set. Center David Andrews and guards Shaq Mason and Joe Thuney form one of the best starting trios in football. i
Defensive tackles
In (5): Beau Allen, Adam Butler, Byron Cowart, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise Jr.
Out (3): Bill Murray, Nick Thurman, Xavier Williams
Adam Butler, Byron Cowart, Lawrence Guy and Deatrich Wise Jr. are locks to make the team at this point in time. Beau Allen has not yet participated in a single training camp however, he would have to make the initial 53 — which is why he has to be listed as “in” in this projection.
Outside linebackers
In (4): Shilique Calhoun, Derek Rivers, John Simon, Chase Winovich
Out (1): Tashawn Bower
While John Simon and Chase Winovich are safe. Shilique Calhoun and Derek Rivers looked solid in training camp and offer depth on special teams (Calhoun) and in the pass rush (Rivers).
Move linebackers
In (2): Anfernee Jennings, Josh Uche
Out (2): Brandon Copeland, Terez Hall
The move linebacker position is one of versatility in New England’s scheme that they did not just align on the defensive edge on a regular basis, but also dropped back to play as inside linebackers in select situations.
Inside linebackers
In (2): Ja’Whaun Bentley, Cassh Maluia
Out (1): De’Jon Harris
The true inside linebacker position may seem a bit weak with defensive on-field signal caller Ja’Whaun Bentley and rookie Cassh Maluia as its only players making the cut, but it does not look substantially different from last year’s group.
Cornerbacks
In (6): Justin Bethel, Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, Jonathan Jones, Jason McCourty, Joejuan Williams
Out (2): Myles Bryant, D’Angelo Ross
While both Myles Bryant and D’Angelo Ross had their moments in training camp, there simply are no spots available for them on the deepest cornerback group in the NFL.
Safeties
In (5): Terrence Brooks, Cody Davis, Kyle Dugger, Devin McCourty, Adrian Phillips
Out (0).
Specialists
In (3): Jake Bailey, Joe Cardona, Nick Folk
Out (1): Justin Rohrwasser
