Box_O_Rocks

As Pats1 points out, he still needs to work in a few practices and pick things up. As for who might lose playing time...tough to say, we all thought Jordan's presence meant fewer reps for Morris, but that hasn't really been the case. He will probably be limited to certain plays and formations if he is used offensively to emulate Stallworth's play. I don't see him cutting too much into anyone's time initially.

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BRiZ

another dumb move.

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spacecrime

IMO, this is another of BB's situational football things.

The game plan restricts Cassel to short passes, and this is a David Givens type WR. Stronger than most WR, and able to get a few YsAC.

With Moss taking two defenders down the field every play, this guy and Welker run short routes for three-four yards, and get 3-4 more yards after first contact.

BradyToMoss

I have a news flash for you, he won't see the field chief.

Horace's Ivories

Maybe they need someone else to stretch the field and open things up a bit more for the O.

Patjew

Not to get off topic, but I thought that Donte used his strength very effectively. Remember how he threw that defender on a big run in big D last year?

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Salva135

Eh, who really knows why they signed him. To ask why he was just signed while Chad was cut, or to point out that he got cut from a lot of bottom feeder teams, is to ignore the complexities of pro football signings that happen on the margin. It just really isn't as simple as that.

Of course, I make no claim to having any idea behind this move... I'm just sayin'. And as it has been pointed, who knows if he'll end on the PS, be cut in 2 days, etc. I'd be shocked if he saw any playing time at all, even on ST. By the time regular season NFL squads are formed, you rarely hear about guys coming out of the woodwork to make big impacts... otherwise, they'd already be on one of the 32 squads. How often do you hear an announcer go, "and that's the 3rd TD catch for XYZ this game, giving him a total of 165 yards... can you believe this team picked him off the street just last week?" Aside from major trades (e.g., a veteran QB), the core of this team is set, and this is pretty meaningless, IMO... a guy you'd probably never hear about if we didn't exist in a media cycle that analyzes every transaction the team makes.

mgteich

He'll get a look see at special teams. Maybe he'll still be here for Game Four. May be not.

He's a gunner. We just got Aiken back, but Alexander and Washington are both still out. We sign a player at the end of the roster and we immediately start comparing him to Stallworth. We really should get a grip. I don't expect this guy to make the field as a wide receiver in the next few weeks, even if was the LEADING receiver in the country in college. If he sticks around, he will be given a chance in next year's camp.

BTW, Aiken did have a catch on Sunday.

I still think the person most vulnerable with all the STers being tried out is Slater, but not for now.

billdog3484

i wonder if they think he can be a Cornerback. they had 6 or 7 in sometime in the past few days, and none were signed. maybe the front office sees something in this guy

DocE

The Patriots use the back end of their roster (particularly the 53rd man) differently than most teams in the league. The Pats 53rd guy usually plays and is usually a specialist needed for a certain game (or games). In the past it's been an extra dlineman, this year it's been an extra tight end or wide receiver. Stephen Spach might be re-signed again this year (like TE Rivers was a revolving door last year), when the Patriots decide they need a 3rd TE. Eckel is on call for RB depth, and CJ Jones probably would be brought back if the Punt Return depth got short. This essentially gives the Patriots a deeper roster than most teams as they mix and match that last spot on the roster while most teams stay with a consistent 53 unless their is an injury. My guess is that Price was signed because Aiken is still working his way back and Washington is injured. Aiken got snaps at WR and on special teams against Miami and maybe the staff feels he's not ready for both roles at this point. Or it could be simple as the Patriots need an extra WR to run routes during the bye week while Moss (who's had the back injury), Welker (ribs earlier in preseason) and Gaffney (some injury I can't recall) take a few less. By this time next week, the Patriots could decide they need an additional safety or corner...who knows?