NFL Roster Cuts: Patriots Will Cut Down to 75 This Afternoon
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 10:01 AM EDT
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PrintAs you probably know, today is the first official roster cut down day for NFL teams, as teams must cut down to 75 players by the 4 PM deadline. While a lot of teams have already trimmed their rosters down to 75, the Patriots have yet to do so. With the team at the maximum 80 players, the Patriots will likely have to let five players go.
While the likely victims will be long shots for the roster such as rookie free agents, the team could choose to part ways with veterans whom they find unlikely to make the final roster, so that they may have time to find another team before the season begins. The Patriots have made such moves in the past, and it would not surprise me to see them do so here.
Another interesting thing to note is that today is the last day that players with less than four accrued NFL seasons must pass through waivers before landing on injured reserve. That means that a player such as Josh Barrett (whom the Broncos waived with the intent of placing on injured reserve, before the Patriots claimed him), would likely stay on the roster through tomorrow. After that, the team could conceivably place him on injured reserve, thereby bringing the team down to 74 players.
So who do you think the team will let go of? Consider this article an open thread for today's cuts.
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Here is my guess
carson butler ,thomas clayton rod owens, deangelo willingham, kyle love.
I agree with all of those except for Kyle Love
There’s no way he gets cut today. I’d say he still has a shot at the 53, especially if Ron Brace’s injury is serious.
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Current reports are that Brace's injury isn't serious
I think you’re right that Love doesn’t get cut today, but I don’t think he makes the team. Maybe the practice squad.
I would also say no cuts on the OL or DL at this point
Could Ty Wheat by considered here? Slater and Farnham also might be on the edge.
I agree with the no cuts YET on the OL/DL lines
I think they will want to get the Giants game out of the way and know where they stand injury wise (although I do think Lewis will go before the 53 deadline as he’s a vet who I think they will want to give a chance to sign with another team). My five would be C. Butler, T. Clayton, Owens, Terrence Johnson & Ventrone. I think they would want to cut Willingham but may need him for the Giants game to save the top corners from potential injuries.
The only way Farnham makes it is if the Pats really want him for the practice squad
There’s absolutely no way he makes the final 53. I doubt Slater makes the team either, but they probably need him for the last preseason game and he might as well get one last shot to show why his value on special teams could make him worth a roster spot.
My feel good choice (or "Honorary Cut") is
Adalius Thomas— Really…. does it say anywhere in the rules that we can’t do it twice?
by lascombes on Aug 31, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kyle Love
I think there is a really good chance Love beats out Damione Lewis for a place in the 53. Lewis has not had the greatest camp and by all accounts, Kyle Love has adjusted really well. We all know every year Belichick will cut a vet for the chance to develop an undrafted player (Greg Lewis for Edelman last year?). The only thing standing in Love’s way of a place on the roster is how versatile he can be, as he is somewhat similar to Pryor.
Love could beat out Lewis IF the Pats keep seven defensive lineman
Right now, assuming Brandon Deaderick and Ron Brace’s injuries aren’t serious, I’ve got those two, Gerard Warren, Vince Wilfork, Myron Pryor, and Mike Wright on my team.
I think you could make the argument that Kyle Love is the most true backup nose tackle the Patriots have on the team. Pryor is more of a rush guy, although he’s held up against double teams sufficiently, and Ron Brace looks more like a 3-4 end at this point.
Still, I think the most likely spot for Love is on the practice squad.
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
another factor
it might come down to …
whether they think Kyle Love will be claimed on waivers
Chris Taylor has been waived.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
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No, I figured Clayton or Taylor would get cut today
I guess the team figured Taylor deserved a chance to land with another team.
He’s a decent back who could land on a roster, we were just two crowded. I did like the way he ran, I suppose he’ll be on speed dial if the team were to suffer a couple of injuries at the running back position.
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
a few days ago, but he fell through waivers and has since been placed on injured reserve
I think he has a good shot to make the roster in 2011
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
cut wilhite
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Am I the only one who still supports Wilhite?
In my game reviews, he’s been solid in coverage, contrary to popular belief. Not great, but alright. There’s no way he gets cut IMO
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
not in the 75 player roster but i could see him cut in the 53
in the rams game, he got burned 3 times; 3 big 3rd downs-one for a td against their 2 team and he was the 3rd cb.
2009 was a bad year for him and after watching him in the preseason…i have lost all hope on him.
if wheatley isn’t injured that bad, i say it should be
Bodden, Bulter, McCourty, Arrginton, Wheatley
wonder if Wiillingham will be cut.
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Report: Chris Taylor will NOT be getting released today
The Patriots had informed Chris Taylor that he would be waived today and the running back was not at the team’s practice. But the Patriots waited until the 4 p.m. deadline to submit the transaction, and apparently had a change of heart. Taylor’s agent, Martin Magid, said he received a call within the last hour that Taylor would not be released today.
Keep the faith!
BB
has a heart?…whattt????
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i rather keep the status quo
than keep 6 rbs
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plus
all of them (5) did a good job in securing their spots….dont know what taylor did to keep his spot
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can't
since he had 2 full seasons in the nfl
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bucs cut rb ward....
i would like the pats to give him a shot….he did run for a 1000 yards in 2008
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he's good.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
seems that the broncos 2nd rd pick in 2009 might be cut
funny thing is that mcdaniels traded his 2010 1st rd pick to get get alphanso smith in the 2nd round
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That's really shocking
I mean if you’re trading a first round pick for a guy, you’ve got to be REALLY sure about him. That type of trade… seems like they had him real high on their board. Just kind of shocking to see that type of development.
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Alphonso Smith in case anyone was wondering
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
the broncos also picked a cb in the 5th and 7th rd in 2009 and both of them have over taken Smith in the depth chart
looks like McDaniel’s has wasted 2 1st rd picks on Smith and Tebow (potentially)
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Not to mention, Ayers had a terrible rookie year although he is playing well this preseason
Richard Quinn, 2nd round tight end, didn’t record a reception his rookie year and is injured right now. He could be on the roster bubble. Knowshon Moreno has had injury issues, although he should be able to overcome them.
Even Demaryius Thomas has been injured, and despite his through-the-roof potential, is still a risk.
Not a good start for Josh McDaniels in terms of drafting
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
some of it just plain old bad luck
with the injury situation, and some of it just plain old inexperience
Keep the faith!
This is quickly becoming torture
I’ve wasted the last two hours of my life waiting for these cuts.
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ha, same here
not getting much else done. The cuts had to be submitted by 4pm so I don’t understand (or appreciate) the delay.
Keep the faith!
yeah, it's like a blackout on nfl roster cuts was order
i could have been reading some books
are the Pats the last team to announce their cuts?
And there’s got to be some kind of deadline where they have to announce their cuts
hardly any teams have announced cuts
but NFL access is coming on at 7 EST so
it should be by that time
well... I've got to take off for a bit
and I know that the Patriots are just waiting for me to leave to make their announcement. Aaarrgghh.
Keep the faith!
Randy Moss, Tom Brady, and Fred Taylor
They’re getting too old and the young guys have outperformed them in every way possible in the preseason.
Shawn Camp earned my dog several beatings back in 2007
by wtbudlight on Aug 30, 2010 5:54 PM PDT
And Antonio Bryant, Justin Fargas, and Jeff George are all looking for work
We’ll get that depth back.
Shawn Camp earned my dog several beatings back in 2007
by wtbudlight on Aug 30, 2010 5:54 PM PDT
Noooooooooooo!!!
The Patriots have placed Josh Barrett, Leigh Bodden, Brett Lockett & Darryl Richard on IR and released Terrence Johnson
The video was shot while Spikes was in college, according to the story, and appeared around the web only after a $1500 offer to Deadspin.com was turned down.
This is bad news for spikes, given the NFL’s harsh crackdown on personal conduct. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is currently serving a six-game suspension for a crime he ultimately wasn’t found guilty of, and Michael Vick missed an entire season following his dog-fighting scandal.
If it really was while he was at school
I don’t think he should be punished.
Although it does affect the league’s image.
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i think his daughter might do that before doc can
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What are the odds that Tyrone McKenzie is behind the video sale?
Shawn Camp earned my dog several beatings back in 2007
by wtbudlight on Aug 30, 2010 5:54 PM PDT
Zero
Inside Linebackers play better when they’re pissed off at the world… Spikes has another reason, now.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Aug 31, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Cornerback Leigh Bodden was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Bodden has battled a knee injury throughout the preseason but managed to play in his first game against the St. Louis Rams last week.
and looked good
like wth… this really doesn’t bode well for the Patriots season
by Greg Knopping on Aug 31, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
this will put mccouty in hot seat
we will find out if he is at least half of revis
oh well, next year if they are all healthy, they will be one of best secondary
good thing mccourty was drafted
I am still optimistic about McCourty
I just was really hoping he would have a year to learn the system and work in a rotation with Bodden. I guess it is trial by fire.
so we have ...
mccourty, butler
mccourty, butler,wheatley (nickle package)
mccourty, butler,wheatley,wilhite (dime package)
they could limp by
not with our pass rush
2009 redux
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Aug 31, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be perfectly happy if we redux the 2009 defense
so long as the offense improves.
add arlington
there goes my hope of Wilhite getting cut
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Serious lack of depth at some of the defensive positions. Not only at CB, but DL and LB are also fairly shallow. Lets say that one of the CB’s gets banged up and can’t go one week. Who else is there to step in?
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