Reiss: Kyle Arrington (CB) to be promoted to active roster - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

***mgteich*** · 11-06-2009, 06:21 PM

We have a dozen (including Slater). You'd think that we are getting ready to play Manning or Brees.

Pats726 · 11-06-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

Apparently Simmons just wasn't fitting in. That being the case, we didn't need another offensive lineman to replace him. We have 4 OT's and 5 interior linemen on the 53-man squad, plus Wendell and Bussey on the Practice Squad. That seems to be plenty.
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Apparently, Belichick likes Arrington enough to him sit at the end of the bench. There is certainly room next to Wheatley, Ohrnberger and Brace. Given that we have other players that are are out injured, one of these four will be active (not likely when there are more healthy bodies). My guess is that Brace will be active for awhile.

Not sure about Simmons not fitting in...that is just speculation. With so many injured players that they are keeping roster spots for, it was a luxury for a 10th OL. Apparently they found more value in activating Arrington to the squad. Sometimes it comes down to a numbers game as opposed to "not fitting in".
There are also multiple reasons possible for activating Arrington. They may have seen that another team would sign him and they like him for teh long term. (They did that last year when they signed Connolly later in the year; it was rumored other teams were looking to sign him.) Also, with cornerbacks going down as in Indy, it would prevent them from signing him. (Do you think Indy would sign him a week before the game ala Ryan's reading for O'Connell??) Also..they may wish to bolster the defensive backfield playing Manning and Brees in a few weeks...and/or have another tough fast special teams player. Possible reasons to sign him.
Yes, they could sit him, but they could play him as well on special teams. Certainly Brace will be active as I doubt they will go with 4 true DL. It's his time to show what he has.

***KontradictioN*** · 11-06-2009, 07:35 PM

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With the two best passing offenses in the league on the horizon, having another hitter in the nickel and dime sure won't hurt.

Yeah. Shows you the kind of route BB is taking on beating the Colts. I like it. Sounds like some early 2000's Patriots stuff to me. Hit their receivers when the ball goes their way and hit 'em hard. Personally, I'd like to see Dallas Clark get his clock cleaned (not injured) right off the bat.

NEPATSFAN · 11-06-2009, 07:48 PM

Got the scoop from Kyle last night, he is excited about being activated. He hopes to be dressed and on the field Sunday. Can't wait to see him play.

***KontradictioN*** · 11-06-2009, 07:49 PM

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Got the scoop from Kyle last night, he is excited about being activated. He hopes to be dressed and on the field Sunday. Can't wait to see him play.

Alright Kyle, well good luck this Sunday!

Patspsycho · 11-06-2009, 09:04 PM

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Got the scoop from Kyle last night, he is excited about being activated. He hopes to be dressed and on the field Sunday. Can't wait to see him play.

I think you mean he is excited about being put on the roster, but not even he will know if he's activated, until Sunday morning.

***Patsfanin Philly*** · 11-06-2009, 09:20 PM

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5'10" / 196. First year. Hard hitter, played for Hofstra.

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Two years behind Marques Colston..Wonder if he covered him in practice...

***WhiZa*** · 11-06-2009, 10:06 PM

If Wheatly is active, the they just moved him to the 53 to keep him from other teams. which doesn't make sense to me with the Pats depth and the other players available for the picking but I suppose there's some validity. If Arrington is active then you know he impressed in practice whether it's on ST or defense.

That's all contingent on Whilite being out.

***mgteich*** · 11-06-2009, 10:55 PM

I think that it is reasonable to sign a player to the 53 who will compete with Wheatley next year for reps.

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If Wheatly is active, the they just moved him to the 53 to keep him from other teams. which doesn't make sense to me with the Pats depth and the other players available for the picking but I suppose there's some validity. If Arrington is active then you know he impressed in practice whether it's on ST or defense.

That's all contingent on Whilite being out.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 11-06-2009, 11:00 PM

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I think that it is reasonable to sign a player to the 53 who will compete with Wheatley next year for reps.

Bit presumptuous, eh?