Patriots to Promote Tony Carter, Release Jackson
by Greg Knopping on Dec 18, 2010 6:03 PM EST
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PrintThe Patriots have made a move at cornerback today, releasing the recently acquired Jackson and promoting practice squadder Tony Carter to the active roster.
Carter, a second year undrafted player out of Florida State, was with the Broncos in 2009 before being waived/injured before the regular season. Carter signed on to the Patriots' practice squad on September 7th. Despite standing at 5'9" and 175 pounds, Carter really impressed the coaching staff with his high motor and effort, winning multiple "practice player of the week" honors, indicated by him donning a black jersey in practice.
The Patriots signed Chevis Jackson just last week, so this move comes as a slight surprise. My feeling is that Jackson could be back, and the team promoted Carter, who has more experience having been here since September, in case cornerback Devin McCourty can not play tomorrow night. Therefore, I wouldn't rule out Jackson's return, once McCourty returns to health.
Still, this should be a good chance for Carter to prove his worth.
Update: For those interested in Carter, here's a draft video profile where you can see him in action, with the tip of the hat to NinjaZX6R
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vid of Carter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9JGgTC8H1k&feature=player_embedded
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draft profile vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SblQrQnNuCc
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McCourty Availability
Not a good question as stated: Only Pat’s medical staff know this answer. Whatever Bill
decides is the right answer.
i hope he doesn't
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Why would Chevis be back?
Ok maybe I’m missing something. But the comments in the article don’t seem to make sense. Why would you make a move to Carter and then turn around and bring Jackson back later, unless there is an extra spot available for Jackson, which it doesn’t look like?
If Carter is better (more experience) don’t you keep Carter? The article really doesn’t substantiate the reason Chevis Jackson might return?
It is late at night. If I’m missing something let me know! I just can’t make sense of the assumption that Jackson might be back.
Chevis might be practice-squad eligible.
In which case, you have to release him, and then re-sign him to the practice squad if/when he passes through waivers.
It could be a case of liking them both, but for whatever reason you like Carter more for this coming game. Might be that he’s on a hot streak (4 or 5 practice player of the week awards), or that he’s had more time in the system, or that he’s a better physical matchup.
If they bring Carter into the roster from the practice squad, then there’s a slot on the practice squad open that the Pats will fill. It could be they fill it with Chevis, or someone else, but Chevis is in NE and has his stuff here, so it wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s the next PS signing.
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by Comedic.Sans on Dec 19, 2010 2:35 AM EST up reply actions
I'm sorry but can someone please explain to me the upside of McCourty playing today?
I expected that poll to be super-one sided towards the “NO” but apparently 22% of the Pulpiteers think he should play today if available. I can’t think of any good coming from McCourty playing.
If he is healthy enough to play,
He should play. He’s a rookie, and one game (or 3/4s of one game) against Jennings or Driver can only help him.
If he is healthy enough to go, and sits instead, how would you feel watching the Pats lose as Butler gets posterised by Jennings?
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by insertscreenname on Dec 19, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
As physical as the Packers receivers are?
I doubt it. Then again, i’d rather McCourty not face them either.
I predict butler to play very well this game.
This will be this week’s “unexpected” performance. :)
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by patriotguy2 on Dec 19, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
Butler had 3 picks last year
Playing mainly as a nickel corner. This year has definitely been a disappointment for him. I’m sure he’s eager to step it up and make a good impression.
So, yeah I could see Butler playing well in this game.
I also don’t want McCourty to play. I don’t care if he’s “healthy enough to play.” At this time of year, everyone is banged up a little bit. He just sustained a rib injury last week. I feel like you should rest him this week.
by UtopianAverage on Dec 19, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
actually...butler became the starter half way into the season last yr
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Oh I failed to recall that
But actually that does make a lot of sense. Considering that the offseason thought was that he’d be starting opposite Leigh Bodden.
Well in any case, my main point was that the kid played well as recently as last year. He has obviously struggled this year, even just to get playing time.
But I feel like he has a lot of potential, and could play well for us in the near future.
by UtopianAverage on Dec 19, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
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