Roster Projections

[Southieinnc]

Man wouldn't it be nice to have an electrifying returner? Last time I was excited about a returner was when Demps was going to field kicks.

He was undrafted but I can't see him making it through to #32

 

[NWPATSFAN]

He was undrafted but I can't see him making it through to #32

Oh I didn't mean to insinuate he was electryfying. Just day dreaming about how nice it would be having a returner that scared other teams would be.

 

[SDGuy73]

Source: Pats trade QB Brissett to Colts for WR

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Dorsett was a 2015 first-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts (29th overall). He has played in 26 regular-season games (7 starts), totaling 51 catches for 753 yards and three touchdowns.

While he fielded just two punts for the Colts over the last two seasons, that is likely a role the Patriots will explore using him after losing receiver Julian Edelman and No. 2 returner Cyrus Jones to season-ending knee injuries this preseason.

Dorsett was one of the fastest players in the 2015 draft, having tallied 121 receptions for 2,132 yards and 17 touchdowns at the University of Miami. His 22.3 yards per catch average in his final two collegiate seasons was the most in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

 

[BigKen]

Individual players cut before the cut down deadline are basically free agents. For example, if the Patriots 'release' Bolden at 3:00 PM then any team can contact him or every team can contact him. Players being released early are being given a chance to sign with a team they'd like to play for not some team making practice squad grabs.

Come the 4:00 PM cuts, then the waiver wire kicks in.

On a totally different note...............the Brissett trade has to mean that something is cooking elsewhere. A Grappolo trade maybe?? Brock Osweiler can be had for the veteran min. he'd love coming to NE because he could play behind Brady and he's due $16M a year from the Texans for the next 2 years. There are a bunch of teams that might be willing to give up players and picks for JG. Think the Jets would give up DE Leonard and next year's #1 for JG?????

The clock is ticking........................tick, tick, tick

 

[BigKen]

TJ Ward was cut by the Broncos........think he might be better than Jordan Richards??

 

[BigKen]

With everything that's going on, there are rumors and rumors of rumor. Don't know what to make of this one and I can't find anything anywhere.

Rumor.....The Patriots are in discussions with the SF 49ers about acquiring DE Aldon Smith. Haven't heard about players or picks. I'll keep looking to see if this is BS or real.

 

[SDGuy73]

Individual players cut before the cut down deadline are basically free agents. For example, if the Patriots 'release' Bolden at 3:00 PM then any team can contact him or every team can contact him. Players being released early are being given a chance to sign with a team they'd like to play for not some team making practice squad grabs.

Come the 4:00 PM cuts, then the waiver wire kicks in.

On a totally different note...............the Brissett trade has to mean that something is cooking elsewhere. A Grappolo trade maybe?? Brock Osweiler can be had for the veteran min. he'd love coming to NE because he could play behind Brady and he's due $16M a year from the Texans for the next 2 years. There are a bunch of teams that might be willing to give up players and picks for JG. Think the Jets would give up DE Leonard and next year's #1 for JG?????

The clock is ticking........................tick, tick, tick

Someone who is near BK....please call 911. Contact his family and have them get his brain checked. Did your account get hacked?

I can't believe you mentioned Osweiler as a Patriot. Trade Jimmy and bring in Osweiler. Someone check BK's meds.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

TJ Ward was cut by the Broncos........think he might be better than Jordan Richards??

Better player yes, more character issues. Not interested.

 

[SDGuy73]

Langi made the team.

 

[SDGuy73]

RYAN HANNABLE
SEPTEMBER 02, 2017 - 12:59 PM

FOXBORO -- The Patriots are getting healthier as the season opener against the Chiefs is just five days away.

Core special teams player Nate Ebner and undrafted rookie Harvey Langi returned to Patriots practice on Saturday afternoon, which was held in full pads.

Here is the complete list of players who were missing from the session: Devin Lucien, Tony Washington, Jason Thompson, D.J. Killings, LeShun Daniels, Glenn Gronkowski, Jonathan Freeny, Shea McClellin, Tony Garcia, Mike Bart, Josh Augusta, Max Rich, Jason King, Sam Cotton, Vincent Valentine, Julian Edelman, Derek Rivers and Cyrus Jones.

Some of these players reportedly were cut on Friday.

Of note, is Lucien and Valentine. Lucien was seen in the locker room and it's unclear what is happening with Valentine.

Garcia and McClellin could be injured reserve candidates.

 

[Southieinnc]

TJ Ward was cut by the Broncos........think he might be better than Jordan Richards??

Johnson Badamosi likely makes Jordan Richards expendable.....

RYAN HANNABLE
SEPTEMBER 02, 2017 - 12:59 PM

FOXBORO -- The Patriots are getting healthier as the season opener against the Chiefs is just five days away.

Core special teams player Nate Ebner and undrafted rookie Harvey Langi returned to Patriots practice on Saturday afternoon, which was held in full pads.

Here is the complete list of players who were missing from the session: Devin Lucien, Tony Washington, Jason Thompson, D.J. Killings, LeShun Daniels, Glenn Gronkowski, Jonathan Freeny, Shea McClellin, Tony Garcia, Mike Bart, Josh Augusta, Max Rich, Jason King, Sam Cotton, Vincent Valentine, Julian Edelman, Derek Rivers and Cyrus Jones.

Some of these players reportedly were cut on Friday.

Of note, is Lucien and Valentine. Lucien was seen in the locker room and it's unclear what is happening with Valentine.

Garcia and McClellin could be injured reserve candidates.

Lucien and Valentine are PS eligible?????

 

[NWPATSFAN]

RYAN HANNABLE
SEPTEMBER 02, 2017 - 12:59 PM

FOXBORO -- The Patriots are getting healthier as the season opener against the Chiefs is just five days away.

Core special teams player Nate Ebner and undrafted rookie Harvey Langi returned to Patriots practice on Saturday afternoon, which was held in full pads.

Here is the complete list of players who were missing from the session: Devin Lucien, Tony Washington, Jason Thompson, D.J. Killings, LeShun Daniels, Glenn Gronkowski, Jonathan Freeny, Shea McClellin, Tony Garcia, Mike Bart, Josh Augusta, Max Rich, Jason King, Sam Cotton, Vincent Valentine, Julian Edelman, Derek Rivers and Cyrus Jones.

Some of these players reportedly were cut on Friday.

Of note, is Lucien and Valentine. Lucien was seen in the locker room and it's unclear what is happening with Valentine.

Garcia and McClellin could be injured reserve candidates.

Maybe working a trade? I was really pulling for Lucien. Just bad timming with NE so flush on quality WRs the past two years.

 

[SDGuy73]

Maybe working a trade? I was really pulling for Lucien. Just bad timming with NE so flush on quality WRs the past two years.

UPDATE (3:54 p.m.): The Patriots waived WR Cody Hollister, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported. No word on his brother, tight end Jacob Hollister.
UPDATE (3:48 p.m.): The Patriots waived S Damarius Travis, a source told NESN.com. They have 18 more cuts to go.
UPDATE (3:36 p.m.): The Patriots are waiving cornerback Kenny Moore and guard Jamil Douglas, sources told NESN.com. They have 19 more cuts to make.
UPDATE (3:29 p.m.): As expected, the Patriots are placing offensive tackle Andrew Jelks on non-football injury/reserve, per source. The Patriots also are waiving cornerback D.J. Killings, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported. They now have 21 moves to go.
UPDATE (3:27 p.m.): The Patriots also waived running back D.J. Foster, according to a source.
UPDATE (3:16 p.m.): The Patriots waived LB Trevor Bates and WR K.J. Maye

 

[Southieinnc]

While I'm killing time.....

Keep Austin Carr - offer him starter pay on the PS
Use Amendola at slot until injured - bring back Carr
Amendola on KO returns
Phillip Dorsett returns punts

Ebner on IR?

 

[SDGuy73]

UPDATE (4:22 p.m.): The Patriots waived TE James O’Shaughnessy, a source told the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe. Hollister beat him out.
UPDATE (4:15 p.m.): The Patriots are waiving WR Austin Carr, a source told NESN.com. Rookie tight end Jacob Hollister is initially making the team, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

UPDATE (4:22 p.m.): The Patriots waived TE James O’Shaughnessy, a source told the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe. Hollister beat him out.
UPDATE (4:15 p.m.): The Patriots are waiving WR Austin Carr, a source told NESN.com. Rookie tight end Jacob Hollister is initially making the team, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported.

Wow two surprises to me. Hope they make it to the PS?

 

[SDGuy73]

UPDATE (4:39 p.m.): The Patriots waived DE Geneo Grissom, a source told NESN.com. That means the Patriots only are going into the season with Trey Flowers, Deatrich Wise and Adam Butler as traditional defensive ends.

 

[Southieinnc]

UPDATE (4:39 p.m.): The Patriots waived DE Geneo Grissom, a source told NESN.com. That means the Patriots only are going into the season with Trey Flowers, Deatrich Wise and Adam Butler as traditional defensive ends.

So far. We have cap space.....

 

[SDGuy73]

UPDATE (5:03 p.m.): The Patriots reportedly acquired DE Cassius Marsh in a trade with the Seahawks. We’re back up to 13 cuts to go.

 

[Southieinnc]

UPDATE (5:03 p.m.): The Patriots reportedly acquired DE Cassius Marsh in a trade with the Seahawks. We’re back up to 13 cuts to go.

I've been waiting for a defensive lineman. Marsh looks pretty good.
Basically, we get him for Coleman. To think I would have given them Coleman for a bowl of soup!