Originally Posted by 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?

Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

I agree, Donte' was an excellent runner with the ball in his hand. He had good strength to break tackles and he saw the field really well to find run lanes. I found that same point to be an odd assessment, the kid (6'1" 202) is the same size as Stallworth (6' 200) - spend a little time with the strength coach, simple.

Originally Posted by Patjew

Good, thanks for validating that. I think I was the only person who wore a Pats # 18 jersey to the Super Bowl last year. Of course that jersey has since been burned.

A guy who can catch the ball and make something happen after-the-fact is just what the doctor ordered, I think. If he ever sees playing time, that is.

Originally Posted by 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?

Originally Posted by scout

Nice read and analogy vs another dumb move, or the hanging Chad.

Originally Posted by parthasas

So what happens to the player contract during this sign-release-sign-release cycle? Do they get paid when they get cut ?