Patriots 53-man Roster Projections

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After 2 games, let's see where we stand.

QB(2)-Brady, Garoppolo
RB(5)-White, Gillislee, Burkhead, Lewis, Develin
WR(5)-Cooks, Edelman, Hogan, Amendola, Mitchell
OL(8)-Solder, Cannon, Thuney, Andrews, Mason, Karras, Waddle, McDermott(Garcia gets this spot if healthy. If not he's a prime IR candidate to "redshirt" him)
TE(3)-Gronkowski, Allen, O'Shaugnessy
DL(8)-Branch, Valentine, Brown, Guy, Grissom, Flowers, Ealy, Wise(Rivers on IR)
LB(6)-Hightower, Harris, Van Noy, McClellin, Roberts, Langi,
CB(5)-Butler, Gilmore, Rowe, J. Jones, C. Jones
S(4)-McCourty, Chung, Harmon, Richards
ST(7)-Gostkowski, Allen, Cardona, Slater, King, Bolden, Ebner
 
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I used the tool - couldn't find room for Bolden or Roberts, so I probably did it wrong.

One thing that pops out is how thin the edge (DE, OLB) is. Hoping there are additional options before the season starts...

QB (3) T.Brady, J.Brissett, J.Garoppolo
RB (5) M.Gillislee, J.Develin, J.White, R.Burkhead, D.Lewis
WR (6) J.Edelman, C.Hogan, B.Cooks, M.Mitchell, D.Amendola, M.Slater
TE (3) R.Gronkowski, J.O'Shaughnessy, D.Allen
C (1) D.Andrews
G (2) S.Mason, J.Thuney
T (5) N.Solder, M.Cannon, L.Waddle, C.McDermott, C.Fleming
DE (4) K.Ealy, G.Grissom, D.Wise, T.Flowers
DT (5) A.Branch, M.Brown, L.Guy, A.Butler, V.Valentine
ILB(3) D.Harris, H.Langi, D.Hightower
OLB(2) K.VanNoy, S.McClellin
CB (5) M.Butler, S.Gilmore, C.Jones, J.Jones, E.Rowe
SS (4) P.Chung, N.Ebner, J.Richards, B.King
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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I used the tool - couldn't find room for Bolden or Roberts, so I probably did it wrong.

One thing that pops out is how thin the edge (DE, OLB) is. Hoping there are additional options before the season starts...

QB (3) T.Brady, J.Brissett, J.Garoppolo
RB (5) M.Gillislee, J.Develin, J.White, R.Burkhead, D.Lewis
WR (6) J.Edelman, C.Hogan, B.Cooks, M.Mitchell, D.Amendola, M.Slater
TE (3) R.Gronkowski, J.O'Shaughnessy, D.Allen
C (1) D.Andrews
G (2) S.Mason, J.Thuney
T (5) N.Solder, M.Cannon, L.Waddle, C.McDermott, C.Fleming
DE (4) K.Ealy, G.Grissom, D.Wise, T.Flowers
DT (5) A.Branch, M.Brown, L.Guy, A.Butler, V.Valentine
ILB(3) D.Harris, H.Langi, D.Hightower
OLB(2) K.VanNoy, S.McClellin
CB (5) M.Butler, S.Gilmore, C.Jones, J.Jones, E.Rowe
SS (4) P.Chung, N.Ebner, J.Richards, B.King
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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What do you mean by "wrong" here? You have 53 players... do you mean you don't like the results you came up with?
 

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Pretty bold prediction by Redoctober to leave Brisett off the 53-man roster, but I don't think it's that far-fetched. If Brissett hasn't made the second-year jump Belichick talks about, he may just view him as a sunk cost and move on.

As for guys like Freeney and Grissom and Fleming, they seem like guys who'll get cut initially to protect other guys (IR stashes) and then re-signed in short order. Heck Fleming and Grissom have already been cut and are still here.
 

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Brissett could be a guy who gets cut and then signed to the practice squad if they want to gamble that no one will pick him up for their 53 so close to the start of a season. That said, the Jets would likely pick him up just to f*ck with the Pats.
 

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QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
RB (5) M.Gillislee, J.White, D.Lewis, R.Burkhead, J.Develin
WR (6) J.Edelman, C.Hogan, B.Cooks, M.Mitchell, D.Amendola, M.Slater
TE (3) R.Gronkowski, D.Allen, M.Lengel
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Mason, J.Thuney, T.Karras
T (5) N.Solder, M.Cannon, C.Fleming, L.Waddle, McDermott
DE (3) T.Flowers, K.Ealy, D.Wise
DT (5) A.Branch, M.Brown, V.Valentine, L.Guy, A.Butler
ILB(4) D.Hightower, D.Harris, H.Langi, E.Roberts
OLB(2) K.VanNoy, S.McClellin
CB (5) M.Butler, S.Gilmore, E.Rowe, C.Jones, J.Jones
SS (3) P.Chung, N.Ebner, J.Richards
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

*Rivers, Garcia on IR

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What do you mean by "wrong" here? You have 53 players... do you mean you don't like the results you came up with?
Yep, that's what I meant - didn't seem to have enough oomph on the outside deensively, either on the line or with the LBs
 

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QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
RB (5) J.White, D.Lewis, R.Burkhead, B.Bolden, J.Develin
WR (5) J.Edelman, C.Hogan, B.Cooks, M.Mitchell, A.Carr
TE (4) R.Gronkowski, D.Allen, M.Lengel, J.O'Shaughnessy
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Mason, J.Thuney, T.Karras
T (5) N.Solder, M.Cannon, L.Waddle, T.Garcia, C.Fleming
DE (4) T.Flowers, G.Grissom, D.Wise, K.Ealy
DT (4) A.Branch, L.Guy, V.Valentine, M.Brown
ILB(4) H.Langi, D.Harris, E.Roberts, D.Hightower
OLB(3) K.VanNoy, S.McClellin, J.Freeny
CB (4) M.Butler, S.Gilmore, J.Jones, E.Rowe
SS (3) P.Chung, B.King, N.Ebner
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

I've got Gillislee and Slater on IR (Gill to return; very worried about Slater's career), Amendola and Cyrus Jones as cuts (Dola signed by BUF or NYJ after cutdowns). Has Carr ever done returns? He seems like a good fit for it, taking both Jones and Dola's spots. I see O'Shaughnessy making the team for both ST and Gronk insurance.
 

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No matter how it shapes up, this is a stacked team. The offense is going to be unbelievable.

Gronk, please stay healthy.
 

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@MikeGarafolo: Patriots are releasing DE Kony Ealy, source said. Tried him in their scheme. Not a similar style to Ninkovich so it didn't work out.
 

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QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
RB (6) M.Gillislee, J.White, B.Bolden, D.Lewis, R.Burkhead, J.Develin
WR (6) B.Cooks, C.Hogan, D.Amendola, M.Slater, A.Carr, M.Mitchell
TE (3) J.O'Shaughnessy, R.Gronkowski, D.Allen
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Mason, T.Karras, J.Thuney
T (4) N.Solder, M.Cannon, T.Garcia, C.Fleming
DE (3) D.Wise, G.Grissom, T.Flowers
DT (4) A.Branch, M.Brown, L.Guy, V.Valentine
ILB(4) D.Hightower, D.Harris, H.Langi, E.Roberts
OLB(3) K.VanNoy, J.Freeny, S.McClellin
CB (5) M.Butler, J.Jones, C.Jones, S.Gilmore, E.Rowe
SS (3) P.Chung, N.Ebner, B.King
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
RB (6) M.Gillislee, J.White, B.Bolden, D.Lewis, R.Burkhead, J.Develin
WR (6) B.Cooks, C.Hogan, D.Amendola, M.Slater, A.Carr, M.Mitchell
TE (3) J.O'Shaughnessy, R.Gronkowski, D.Allen
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Mason, T.Karras, J.Thuney
T (4) N.Solder, M.Cannon, T.Garcia, C.Fleming
DE (3) D.Wise, G.Grissom, T.Flowers
DT (4) A.Branch, M.Brown, L.Guy, V.Valentine
ILB(4) D.Hightower, D.Harris, H.Langi, E.Roberts
OLB(3) K.VanNoy, J.Freeny, S.McClellin
CB (5) M.Butler, J.Jones, C.Jones, S.Gilmore, E.Rowe
SS (3) P.Chung, N.Ebner, B.King
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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I am pretty aligned to yours, but I don't think E Roberts and Langi both make it with the Harris addition and needs elsewhere with likely another OL or DL.
 

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QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
RB (6) M.Gillislee, J.White, B.Bolden, D.Lewis, R.Burkhead, J.Develin
WR (6) B.Cooks, C.Hogan, D.Amendola, M.Slater, A.Carr, M.Mitchell
TE (3) J.O'Shaughnessy, R.Gronkowski, D.Allen
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Mason, T.Karras, J.Thuney
T (4) N.Solder, M.Cannon, T.Garcia, C.Fleming
DE (3) D.Wise, G.Grissom, T.Flowers
DT (4) A.Branch, M.Brown, L.Guy, V.Valentine
ILB(4) D.Hightower, D.Harris, H.Langi, E.Roberts
OLB(3) K.VanNoy, J.Freeny, S.McClellin
CB (5) M.Butler, J.Jones, C.Jones, S.Gilmore, E.Rowe
SS (3) P.Chung, N.Ebner, B.King
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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I'm not sure how they can go into the season with 15 RB+WR+TE and only 8 OL. 8 is usually the number of OL on the 45, but I think they need one more interior guy.
 

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I'm not sure how they can go into the season with 15 RB+WR+TE and only 8 OL. 8 is usually the number of OL on the 45, but I think they need one more interior guy.
They had 8 basically all year last year (once Cooper was gone), usually dressing 7. They will probably have a couple on practice squad, too, so it comes down to whether the 9th guy is someone they think they can sneak through waivers or not.
 

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I am pretty aligned to yours, but I don't think E Roberts and Langi both make it with the Harris addition and needs elsewhere with likely another OL or DL.
I'm not sure how they can go into the season with 15 RB+WR+TE and only 8 OL. 8 is usually the number of OL on the 45, but I think they need one more interior guy.
These were two of my challenges yes. How would you adjust the 53?

Langi to waivers? I think that he's the most likely in the league of UFDA to be picked up on waivers, but maybe you need to make that decision. Add DE from the waiver wire?

Carr on waivers and Waddle stays? They wouldn't take away our binky, would they?
 

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QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
RB (6) M.Gillislee, J.White, B.Bolden, D.Lewis, R.Burkhead, J.Develin
WR (6) B.Cooks, C.Hogan, D.Amendola, M.Slater, A.Carr, M.Mitchell
TE (3) J.O'Shaughnessy, R.Gronkowski, D.Allen
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Mason, T.Karras, J.Thuney
T (4) N.Solder, M.Cannon, T.Garcia, C.Fleming
DE (3) D.Wise, G.Grissom, T.Flowers
DT (4) A.Branch, M.Brown, L.Guy, V.Valentine
ILB(4) D.Hightower, D.Harris, H.Langi, E.Roberts
OLB(3) K.VanNoy, J.Freeny, S.McClellin
CB (5) M.Butler, J.Jones, C.Jones, S.Gilmore, E.Rowe
SS (3) P.Chung, N.Ebner, B.King
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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Guys above that I think could at least be on the bubble:

Bolden: Has ST value, of course, but so does Burkhead. Can carrying him along with 5 other RB be justified?

O'Shaughnessy/Develin: Probably both make it, but there is enough potential overlap here that one could be on the bubble.

Freeny: I think he's on the bubble, with Hightower maybe having more role as an edge rusher.

Areas where they are thin:

WR: I would have called Carr a bubble guy, but with Edelman gone and Mitchell having some issues with the knee, they are VERY thin at WR. Cooks, Hogan, and Amendola could be their only 3 playable WRs if they cut Carr, and Amendola is injury prone.

OL: 8 on the 53-man is reasonable, but not if one of those (Garcia) is hurt.

DE: Obvious issue here, with only 1 healthy and proven guy at the moment.
 

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Interesting, from Matt Chatham:

This makes a lot of sense to me. They've been collecting these hybrid off-ball-LB / edge-rusher types for a while now. Ninkovich is kind of the prototype, but Hightower, Jamie Collins, Van Noy, McClellin, and Langi all fit this mold.

I do wonder if either Harris or Roberts runs or covers well enough to be the man in the middle though.

On a broader team roster perspective, it seems like there is a DB spot or two up for grabs, probably going to the guy who contributes most on special teams among holdovers Cyrus Jones and Jordan Richards and new guys like D.J. Killings, Kenny Moore, Damarius Travis, and David Jones. It's pretty common that one of these no-name guys makes the roster for the kicking game. Anyone have any sense of who is standing out there?
 

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To me the interesting takeaway from Chatham's tweet is that it says the "front 7" is really only 6, which makes Nickel the default lineup. We've seen a lot of 3 Safety looks with one of the 3, basically playing LB.

As to the offense, I think that I would add an interior OL at the expense of one from the following group: Carr, O'Shaughnessy, Develin, Bolden.

I also wonder if Slater ends up on IR, with an expectation that he is one of the two who would be brought back. IIRC, you no longer need to designate anyone as such when you put them on IR.
 

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To me the interesting takeaway from Chatham's tweet is that it says the "front 7" is really only 6, which makes Nickel the default lineup. We've seen a lot of 3 Safety looks with one of the 3, basically playing LB.

As to the offense, I think that I would add an interior OL at the expense of one from the following group: Carr, O'Shaughnessy, Develin, Bolden.

I also wonder if Slater ends up on IR, with an expectation that he is one of the two who would be brought back. IIRC, you no longer need to designate anyone as such when you put them on IR.
Pats played Nickel 62 percent of the time last year per FO charting (and 26% dime) so nickel definitely is the default.
 

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This is a pretty difficult projection for the last 4-5 spots. I still think they're going to carry 2 QBs as Brissett did not play on Friday. They need depth at certain positions and don't have the luxury of carrying 3 QB's. Reiss floated the idea of an outside acquisition at WR and DE. I think Tony Garcia will go to IR.

QB(2)-Brady, Garoppolo
RB(4)-White, Gillislee, Lewis, Burkhead
FB(1)-Develin
WR(5)-Cooks, Mitchell, Amendola, Hogan, FA/trade acquisition
TE(3)-Gronk, Allen, O'Shaughnessy
OL(8)-Solder, Thuney, Andrews, Mason, Cannon, Karras, Fleming, McDermott
DL(8)- Branch,Brown, Flowers, Wise, Grissom, Butler, Guy, Valentine
LB(6)-Harris, Hightower, Van Noy, McClellin, Roberts, Langi
DB(9)-Butler, Gilmore, Rowe, C. Jones, J. Jones, McCourty, Chung, Harmon, Richards
ST(7)-Gostkowski, Allen, Cardona, Slater, King, Ebner, Bolden
 
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I'd be stunned if Develin doesn't make the 53, he's not on the bubble, imo.

I don't agree that the Patriots are very thin at WR. Obviously the JE11 injury is a big hit, but they're pretty well set without keeping Carr or Lucien, and I def don't assume BB would see the need for a straight ahead WR for WR adjustment bc of the injury. I wouldn't be stunned if Carr or Lucien winds up in gangrene green for gang green.

Adam Butler seems close to a lock at this point. Ditto for Langi. Both have been getting largely positive reviews throughout camp and each plays at a position of need.

Would love the efficiency of letting Bolden go for Burkhead's superior ability to play "on all four downs," but I suspect both will stay. Bolden really is a dependable, proven ST guy.

I can see the Pats keeping just the 8 OL, given how likely it is the linemen they cut will pass through waivers and land on the PS.

Cyrus Jones will stay, imo, partly bc of the Edelman injury, given how that affects the value the team sees in Amendola's health, and in light of the fact that, so far anyway, Cyrus has had a clean, albeit not totally perfect, ST story during the pre-season. (Sure would be swell if he could cover, though.)

Brissett is not getting cut. He's still young. He suffers from the lack of quality reps that go hand in hand with being third on the depth chart. That said, I think he's helped a LOT by the glowing recommendations of Weis and Parcells.
 

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Thoughts about how many, if any, roster spots can be won in the final x-game and who is on the bubble?

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Brissett could be a guy who gets cut and then signed to the practice squad if they want to gamble that no one will pick him up for their 53 so close to the start of a season. That said, the Jets would likely pick him up just to f*ck with the Pats.
Zolak was again talking about this today as "speculation" but it sure sounded like he had some info on Brissett being destined to the practice squad, if he makes it.
 

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No love for Trevor Bates here? Seems to be getting plenty of time as a "utility tool" IL/OL backer, ST reps, some edge rushing too...
 

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This kid Carr reminds me a little of Fred Biletnikoff. Can't run, too small, etc. etc. but he sure can run routes and catch the ball. If they put him on the taxi squad, I'm guessing that a team like the Jets or the Panthers goes after him.
 

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The Pats have acquired Bengals LB Marquis Flowers, per Cincinnati Enquirer beat man Jim Owczarski. 2014 sixth-rounder with decent athleticism but has been beset by injuries and mostly only played on ST.

 
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The Pats have acquired Bengals LB Marquis Flowers, per Cincinnati Enquirer beat man Jim Owczarski. 2014 sixth-rounder with decent athleticism but has been beset by injuries and mostly only played on ST.

Looks interesting at a thin position - started university as a safety, so he can presumably hold up in coverage.

No relation to Trey (at least, there doesn't appear to be) so he's a step towards a mixed bouquet.
 
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Compensation? My guess - conditional 7th rounder, based on him making the 53, which he won't. Need a body for game 4?

Edit: It's saying a 7th. If not conditional, obviously it's probably not just for 4thpre season game.
 
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It'll be tough to cut Lucien at this point as he can also contribute on ST.

And no, Jacoby won't be cut. He locks on receivers too much but improved a ton in his 2nd season.
 

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Here we go...

QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
No need for explanation here. The G.O.A.T. and The Kid (Get it? Like, baby goat) are locks. Brissett could be gone in favor of depth elsewhere but I'm not sure that actually happens.
Hard cut: None

RB (6) M.Gillislee, J.White, R.Burkhead, D.Lewis, B.Bolden, J.Develin
First 4 were simple. Bolden is too versatile to drop. Develin is too important to the run game.
Hard cut: Foster

WR (6) B.Cooks, C.Hogan, D.Amendola, M.Mitchell, M.Slater, A.Carr
Again first 4 were simple. Slater is all world ST. Carr looks to be the guy who'll benefit from the Edelmania injury.
Hard cut: Lucien, Hollister

TE (2) R.Gronkowski, D.Allen
With Gronks fragility having one backup could be foolish but, I think we see a different Gronk this year with all those incentives he can earn. Three TE sets either go to Develin or an OL.
Hard cut: O'Shaughnessey, Hollister

C (1) D.Andrews
Yup.
Hard cut: None

G (3) S.Mason, J.Thuney, T.Karras
Pretty simple. Karras can backup C and both G spots.
Hard cut: None

T (4) N.Solder, M.Cannon, C.Fleming, L.Waddle
I will continue to complain about how Solder is massively overrated. Unfortunately he's our starting LT. Cannon on the right with Fleming as the swing and Waddle, when healthy, is an adequate backup. I was hoping one of Garcia, McDermott or Rich would show something in preseason. They didn't. Garcia may got to IR though.
Hard cut: None

DE (3) D.Wise, G.Grissom, T.Flowers
With Rivers out, Grissom sneaks in. This crew is actually pretty talented and with some of the DTs and LBs being able to flex out to DE this is deeper than it looks.
Hard cut: None

DT (5) A.Branch, M.Brown, V.Valentine, A.Butler, L.Guy
Another really talented front. Butler played his way in. All of these guys can pressure and disrupt.
Hard cut: Hamilton

ILB(4) D.Hightower, D.Harris, H.Langi, E.Roberts
Harris allows Hightower to move around which should be interesting. Langi looks good. I don't like Roberts but the coaching staff seems to.
Hard cut: None

OLB(3) K.VanNoy, S.McClellin, M.Flowers
This group appears thin but we'll probably see a lot of moving around to make the personnel work. Newly acquired Flowers makes it over Freeny.
Hard cut: Freeny

CB (5) M.Butler, S.Gilmore, E.Rowe, J.Jones, J.Coleman
With Cyrus out Coleman sneaks in. The rest of the guys were locks.
Hard cut: DJ Killings (solely for his name.)

SS (3) P.Chung, D.Travis, J.Richards
This was probably the hardest group to break down. Chung is a lock. Ebner and King are good STers but Richards is better on D and I think Travis is going to be a playmaker. Ebner is a great story but he's limited. IF they finally give him a chance to return punts then maybe he stays.
Hard cut: Ebner, King

FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
Pretty easy.
Hard cut: None

ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona
Ditto
Hard cut: None

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Coleman was just traded per Bleacher Reports (phone alert, no link) - scratch him off the 53
edit - to the Seahawks for a late round pick
 

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From @MikeReiss & me: the Patriots have traded CB Justin Coleman to the Seahawks for a late round draft choice, per league sources.
CB Kenny Moore has flashed but doesn't make and makes my 53-squad. Least confident picks in red:

QB (3) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo, J.Brissett
RB (6) M.Gillislee, J.White, R.Burkhead, J.Develin, D.Lewis
WR (6) B.Cooks, C.Hogan, M.Mitchell, D.Amendola, M.Slater, A.Carr
TE (3) R.Gronkowski, D.Allen, J.O'Shaughnessy
C (2) D.Andrews, J.Ferentz
G (3) S.Mason, J.Thuney, T.Karras
T (3) N.Solder, M.Cannon, C.Fleming
DE (2) T.Flowers, D.Wise
DT (5) A.Branch, M.Brown, V.Valentine, L.Guy, A.Butler
ILB(4) D.Hightower, D.Harris, H.Langi, E.Roberts
OLB(3) K.VanNoy, S.McClellin, M.Flowers
CB (4) M.Butler, S.Gilmore, E.Rowe, J.Jones, K.Moore
SS (4) P.Chung, N.Ebner, J.Richards, B.King
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona

Some thoughts:
  • Carr is the heir to the Welker > Edelman tree and do not think he makes it to the PS
  • Loved TE Hollister but O'Shaughnessy may have just snuck by as a better blocker
  • The return duties may go to D.J. Foster but he's too redundant at this point and a cut-down pickup/trade could replace him hopefully makes it to the PS
  • E. Roberts is a real weak link but is the only thumper in the group
  • A. Butler flashed in all the PS games I've seen -- big surprise here
  • Man, the ST unit this year is just packed with aces, with Slater, King, and Jones
  • Speaking of, I call for a Boldin cut every single year and I'm wrong every single year -- probably this year too
P.S. Edited to include a fifth DB, Kenny Moore.
 
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Kenny Moore in for Cyrus Jones is my only change. Brissett was great last night but are they really going to give a roster spot to another QB? I'm not so sure as they have depth issues across multiple positions. I'm keeping Fleming as a pseudo 4th TE/backup LT and will be used in heavy formations. Garcia goes on IR and McDermott makes the roster.

QB(2)-Brady, Garoppolo
RB(4)-White, Gillislee, Lewis, Burkhead
FB(1)-Develin
WR(5)-Cooks, Mitchell, Amendola, Hogan, FA/trade acquisition
TE(3)-Gronk, Allen, O'Shaughnessy
OL(8)-Solder, Thuney, Andrews, Mason, Cannon, Karras, Fleming, McDermott
DL(8)- Branch,Brown, Flowers, Wise, Grissom, Butler, Guy, Valentine
LB(6)-Harris, Hightower, Van Noy, McClellin, Roberts, Langi
DB(9)-Butler, Gilmore, Rowe, J. Jones, Moore, McCourty, Chung, Harmon, Richards
ST(7)-Gostkowski, Allen, Cardona, Slater, King, Ebner, Bolden
 

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If Jacoby Brissett is waived to the practice squad, who rushes to sign him? He got two and a half games of heavily protected work and was mediocre. Every other team with a QB battle is already deciding between a couple similar maybe's . I think that leans to him being left off the 53 for someone who would get taken if exposed.
 

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If Jacoby Brissett is waived to the practice squad, who rushes to sign him? He got two and a half games of heavily protected work and was mediocre. Every other team with a QB battle is already deciding between a couple similar maybe's . I think that leans to him being left off the 53 for someone who would get taken if exposed.
Have you seen other backup Qbs play this pre-season? Brissett looked better than the vast majority of them. "Mediocre" in this case does not seem to be an appropriate choice of an adjective when compared to other backups. My guess is he'll be snapped up faster than Joe Haden if released (and he won't be).