Reiss' predicted 53 - New England Patriots Forums

eastsrule · 08-30-2008, 07:36 AM

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# Quarterback (3): Tom Brady, Matt Gutierrez, Kevin O'Connell

# Running back (5): Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, LaMont Jordan, Heath Evans

# Wide receiver (6): Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Jabar Gaffney, Chad Jackson, Kelley Washington, Sam Aiken

# Tight end (2): Benjamin Watson, David Thomas

# Offensive line (8): Matt Light, Nick Kaczur, Wesley Britt, Dan Koppen, Mike Flynn, Logan Mankins, Billy Yates, Russ Hochstein, Dan Connolly predicted to injured reserve; Oliver Ross to reserve/PUP

# Defensive line (6): Richard Seymour, Ty Warren, Vince Wilfork, Jarvis Green, Mike Wright, Le Kevin Smith

# Linebackers (10): Adalius Thomas, Mike Vrabel, Shawn Crable, Pierre Woods, Vince Redd, Tedy Bruschi, Jerod Mayo, Gary Guyton, Eric Alexander, Larry Izzo

# Cornerbacks (5): Fernando Bryant, Ellis Hobbs, Terrence Wheatley, Jonathan Wilhite, Mike Richardson

# Safety (5): Rodney Harrison, James Sanders, Brandon Meriweather, John Lynch, Matthew Slater

# Specialists (3): Stephen Gostkowski (kicker), Chris Hanson (punter), Lonie Paxton (long snapper)

I like it a lot.

Thoughts?

MrBigglesWorth · 08-30-2008, 07:42 AM

it looks good and people will criticize me for saying this but I wish there was a spot for ventrone. give the guy a shot in the regular season. he makes things happen.

DSal · 08-30-2008, 07:43 AM

I think Aiken goes IR and Ventrone makes the team

strongside · 08-30-2008, 07:45 AM

I like it. No use carrying a 3rd TE just to have one. Im sure the revoving door will be at that position all year.

Young LB's (Redd, Guyton) really step up and force their way on the team.

strongside · 08-30-2008, 07:46 AM

Ya, tough call with Ventrone but if Aiken is healthy I go with him

PATRIOT64 · 08-30-2008, 07:46 AM

Richardson I am not so sure about unless he goes on IR

JoeSixPat · 08-30-2008, 07:48 AM

It wouldn't surprise me to see a bit of shuffling - maybe at CB, brining in a cut from another team. If there's anyone at TE available they could get a look as well - and I'd still maintain that even with Gutierrez "extensive experience" in the NFL, I'm not sure his performance justifies keeping him.

If someone wants to suggest an actual experienced veteran QB to give us three QBs I'd be open to that, however aside from that I'd go with 2.

Jimke · 08-30-2008, 07:48 AM

Good list. Lots of young players for the future.

PATRIOT64 · 08-30-2008, 07:50 AM

If I am correct we had 9 draft picks this year - 7 might make the final cut? - Thats pretty good...I think

jefmblrd · 08-30-2008, 07:54 AM

I think Aiken would be great to keep for special teams but am unsure of his physical status. I agree that Ventrone seems to make things happen out there and would love to see him on this team, especially since he's one of those guys who could play defensive back in a pinch- just don't know where unless Aiken goes to IR as previously stated.

I like the idea of keeping Guyton; he's an interesting player with a lot of upside and great speed who should make some key special teams contributions this year.

How much value does Eric Alexander have to this team? I've seen him make some nice special teams plays (so that's probably my answer) but am not overly impressed with his LB play.

I also like the idea of getting rid of Cassel and keeping the other two QB's; he's got too much of that deer in the headlights thing going on to be successful if called upon.