2014 Patriots Practice Squad

SeoulSoxFan · Aug 31, 2014

Awesome - tx stp

Stitch01 · Aug 31, 2014

Would have liked both of those guys on the ps, too bad

Really hoping Finch makes it. Gray on from the other thread is really good news.

amfox1 · Aug 31, 2014

Mark Daniels ‏@MarkDanielsPJ 3m
Jonas Gray is signing with the Patriots practice squad, per source.

lambeau · Aug 31, 2014

Kelsey Quarles from Giants to 53.

Dan to Theo to Ben · Aug 31, 2014

Jonas Gray saves a somewhat sub-optimal August.

pedroia'sboys · Aug 31, 2014

Dumb question since Quarles was claimed is he on the 53 or PS?

mabrowndog · Aug 31, 2014

Doug Kyed ‏@DougKyedNESN 2m
As @jeffphowe just said, Roy Finch went unclaimed on waivers. Hasn't signed to practice squad yet, but there's still time.

mpx42 · Aug 31, 2014

pedroia'sboys said:
Dumb question since Quarles was claimed is he on the 53 or PS?

53. Giants wanted him for their practice squad.

mabrowndog · Aug 31, 2014

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 1m
Right now, it doesn't look like Roy Finch will sign with the Pats practice squad today.

SeoulSoxFan · Aug 31, 2014

mabrowndog said:
Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 1m
Right now, it doesn't look like Roy Finch will sign with the Pats practice squad today.

there's still time.. there's still time...

SeoulSoxFan · Aug 31, 2014

Shocked that Brandon Coleman has not yet been signed.

mabrowndog · Aug 31, 2014

SeoulSoxFan said:
Shocked that Brandon Coleman has not yet been signed.

It's been all over Twitter that he cleared waivers and signed with the Saints practice squad.

Here's one:

Dan Duggan ‏@DDuggan21 1h
As I reported earlier, Brandon Coleman has cleared waivers and signed with the Saints practice squad. Opportunity for him to develop.

Pumpsie · Aug 31, 2014

stp said:
QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson signed to the #Patriots practice squad, per league source. Worked out for them on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/DougKyedNESN/status/506187710907047937

MBT or McBethson?

caminante11 · Aug 31, 2014

He leads all quarterbacks in last names.

Chemistry Schmemistry · Aug 31, 2014

Bethel-Thompson is an interesting choice. I vaguely remember the previews from the 2011 draft. The guy is 6-3, ran a 4.87 40. He has a cannon for an arm, but isn't very accurate. He was the 30th QB prospect in the 2011 draft according to PFW. He started out at UCLA as a walk-on, but transferred to Sacramento State. He has some Arena and UFL experience. The 49ers have liked him. Last year, the Vikings kept him around a few weeks.

He might be a good guy to keep around to practice against for those opponents who have quarterbacks who can hurt you deep, now that Mallett is gone.

Section15Box113 · Aug 31, 2014

Pumpsie said:
MBT or McBethson?

No, he is of the Clan McLeod.

He is The Highlander.

PedroKsBambino · Aug 31, 2014

Section15Box113 said:
No, he is of the Clan McLeod.

He is The Highlander.

Winner

bankshot1 · Aug 31, 2014

caminante11 said:
He leads all quarterbacks in last names.

Pats should resign "Law Firm" just to hear a hand-off from McLeod John Baltazar Bethel-Thompson..

Pumpsie · Aug 31, 2014

Section15Box113 said:
No, he is of the Clan McLeod.

He is The Highlander.

Excellent!

Ferm Sheller · Aug 31, 2014

EDIT: NM; Gaston is on the 53. I'm a dummy.

rslm · Aug 31, 2014

Ferm Sheller said:
I noticed that no one mentioned that the Pats added DT Bruce Gaston from the Arizona Cardinals to the PS.

I think that makes 4-of-10: Gaston, Ja'Gared Davis, Jonas Gray and the QB with many names.

Thought Gaston was claimed off waivers meaning he has to go to the 53 like Quarles.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4767240/patriots-claim-dt-gaston-release-lb-white

Ferm Sheller · Aug 31, 2014

rslm said:
Thought Gaston was claimed off waivers meaning he has to go to the 53 like Quarles.

Yep. you're right.

Ferm Sheller · Aug 31, 2014

Kinda crazy they've only filled 3/10 PS spots, though. I thought in past years they always filled it within a few hours after they were able to sign guys.

rslm · Aug 31, 2014

They still need to clear a roster spot to sign a LS. Really thought when Mallett was traded Aiken would be resigned in like 4 seconds.

Ferm Sheller · Aug 31, 2014

rslm said:
They still need to clear a roster spot to sign a LS. Really thought when Mallett was traded Aiken would be resigned in like 4 seconds.

Are they allowed to practice with a LS who's not on the roster? If so, they might go that route to get more of an opportunity to evaluate conventional players before signing someone (maybe Aiken) a day or two in advance of Sunday's game.

SeoulSoxFan · Aug 31, 2014

Bruce Aryans on Gaston during camp: http://arizonasports.com/40/1756208/Gaston-wants-to-be-a-nasty-defensive-lineman

"Bruce Gaston did a heck of a job on our defensive line -- really showed up, blowing up some blockers and made a little name for himself in that scrimmage (Saturday)," said head coach Bruce Arians, who later told Bickley and Marotta on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM that Gaston "is a big, powerful guy. I mean when I saw a couple of offensive lineman come backwards, it's just like, 'Whoa, who's over there?' I thought it was (Darnell Dockett) or Calais (Campbell) or somebody, and it was (No.) 75. I said, 'Hmm, I like that.'"

soxfan121 · Sep 1, 2014

SeoulSoxFan said:
Bruce Aryans on Gaston during camp: http://arizonasports.com/40/1756208/Gaston-wants-to-be-a-nasty-defensive-lineman

And Tommy Kelly made the Cardinals, taking Gaston's roster spot. Which worked out nicely for the Pats, all things considered.

Corsi · Sep 1, 2014

Doug Kyed ‏@DougKyedNESN 8m
Patriots have four known players on the practice squad: CB Daxton Swanson, LB Ja'Gared Davis, RB Jonas Gray and QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson.

Corsi · Sep 1, 2014

Mark Daniels ‏@MarkDanielsPJ 3m
Jerel Worthy has not been signed to the Patriots practice squad, per source. It's still early but I don't know where he's headed.

RedOctober3829 · Sep 1, 2014

Doug Kyed ‏@DougKyedNESN 56s
Deontae Skinner, Chris Martin and Josh Boyce still have lockers intact.

mabrowndog · Sep 1, 2014

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 1m
Rookie WR Josh Boyce here in Patriots locker room, back on practice squad.

Corsi · Sep 1, 2014

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 29s
Jake Bequette is back, too.

Corsi · Sep 1, 2014

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 13s
Kanorris Davis in the house.

SunkToANewLowell · Sep 1, 2014

@DougKyedNESN: Patriots practice squad: Ja'Gared, Kanorris Davis, Dax Swanson, Bethel-Thompson, Jonas Gray, Martin, Bequette, Boyce, Skinner, Hughlett.

mabrowndog · Sep 1, 2014

That's 5 defenders, 4 on offense, and a long snapper.

PedroKsBambino · Sep 1, 2014

Jake Bequette sort of fascinates me---he's hardly been allowed on the field at all, and yet they continue to hold on to him, suggesting they see something there.

dcmissle · Sep 1, 2014

It's interesting how we often see the PS and end of roster as almost fungible. The guy can be elevated. Jake's pay cut may be as high as 83%.

But playing football for 96 is probably better than most other things.

Shelterdog · Sep 1, 2014

PedroKsBambino said:
Jake Bequette sort of fascinates me---he's hardly been allowed on the field at all, and yet they continue to hold on to him, suggesting they see something there.

It takes a lot of edge rushers some time to develop (Vrabel, Ninko, TBC). Here's hoping he's the next player like that.

soxfan121 · Sep 1, 2014

Shelterdog said:
It takes a lot of edge rushers some time to develop (Vrabel, Ninko, TBC). Here's hoping he's the next player like that.

He's been on the active roster for the past two seasons, so how many seasons of PS eligibility does he have? Just this one, right?

dcmissle · Sep 1, 2014

James Harrison. UFA. On and off practice squad and cut three times. On to Baltimore and cut there. Weight room accident brings him back to Steelers, and ..

SeoulSoxFan · Sep 1, 2014

dcmissle said:
James Harrison. UFA. On and off practice squad and cut three times. On to Baltimore and cut there. Weight room accident brings him back to Steelers, and ..

...BOOM. He's on Hard Knocks.

Byrdbrain · Sep 1, 2014

soxfan121 said:
He's been on the active roster for the past two seasons, so how many seasons of PS eligibility does he have? Just this one, right?

With the current rules that is correct.

Eric Ampersand · Sep 1, 2014

Shelterdog said:
It takes a lot of edge rushers some time to develop (Vrabel, Ninko, TBC). Here's hoping he's the next player like that.

Those guys are his best comparison too. Bequette is a bit bigger than them but he has the balance and agility that a 3-4 OLB needs. I still think he's a quality football player and it appears the team agrees.

ShaneTrot · Sep 1, 2014

After watching all 4 preseason games, Bequette hustles and seems to be strong at the point of attack. Unfortunately for him, Buchanan and Moore rush the passer better.

Shelterdog · Sep 1, 2014

Byrdbrain said:
With the current rules that is correct.

I think it might actually be 2 ps years because he's played so little but I'd be shocked if they kept him around that long.

Ferm Sheller · Sep 2, 2014

Can't link, but roster on Pats' web site has Finch listed on the PS.

EDIT: and not Bethel-Thompson

Stitch01 · Sep 2, 2014

Missing Chris Martin as well.

PedroKsBambino · Sep 2, 2014

That didn't take long!

Presumably one of them will come back when they resolve the longsnapper question (either by promoting Hughlett or picking up someone else and dropping him)

Guessing Finch, at least, was looking for a better opportunity and didn't find one

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