Why hasn't Poole been cut? - New England Patriots Forums

JR4 · 03-10-2006, 10:22 AM

PATs let McGinest go before FA so he coulld be ready to go at the
"FA Starts" gun. This was done out of respect for Willie they said.

Why didn't they let Poole go? I'm sure they respect him also.
Maybe it means they plan on keeping Ty Poole.
Any other reasons why they haven't cut Poole yet?

Pats726 · 03-10-2006, 10:42 AM

In time Poole will be history.....

Hoss · 03-10-2006, 10:45 AM

I had been thinking about that as well. I canâ€™t see them bringing him
back, Just a total waste of $$$ and roster spot. But Pool kept them guessing and waiting the past 2 years while he was hurt/coming back/not coming back/taking a year off with a sprained ankle, so maybe the Pats are turning the tables and making him do a little waiting and wondering before kicking him to the curb.

***Miguel*** · 03-10-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JR4

PATs let McGinest go before FA so he coulld be ready to go at the
"FA Starts" gun. This was done out of respect for Willie they said.

If showing Willie respect was the reason for the release, then they should have released him the 1st day possible - February 23rd.

JR4 · 03-10-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Miguel

If showing Willie respect was the reason for the release, then they should have released him the 1st day possible - February 23rd.

From recent Globe article:

â€œI donâ€™t want to speak for Bill (Belichick), but I think this is proof of the great relationship between the club and Willie,â€ Kraft said. â€œOut of respect to the player, you let him go before the league year starts. Iâ€™m sure Bill has communicated to Willie how we feel and weâ€™ll see where it takes us. It was really done more out of respect for Willie than disrespect

CrazyDave · 03-10-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoss

I had been thinking about that as well. I canâ€™t see them bringing him
back, Just a total waste of $$$ and roster spot. But Pool kept them guessing and waiting the past 2 years while he was hurt/coming back/not coming back/taking a year off with a sprained ankle, so maybe the Pats are turning the tables and making him do a little waiting and wondering before kicking him to the curb.

If Poole can stay healthy, he can be quite productive. I thought he did a fine job in coverage before the injuries started piling up. Just my opinion.
He's as good as Gay.

JD10367 · 03-10-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDave

If Poole can stay healthy, he can be quite productive. I thought he did a fine job in coverage before the injuries started piling up. Just my opinion.
He's as good as Gay.

Agreed. At his price, if he's back to being healthy and can become a starter again then it's worth it to keep him. We're not exactly deep at DB (hence the re-signings of Artrell Hawkins and Hank Poteat).

primetime · 03-10-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JR4

PATs let McGinest go before FA so he coulld be ready to go at the
"FA Starts" gun. This was done out of respect for Willie they said.

Willie is free to sign with any team the second he is cut. Releasing a player allows him to sign with any team since his contract has been terminated. Players set to become free agents do not see their contracts end until tonight.

***MoLewisrocks*** · 03-10-2006, 12:44 PM

He's probably worth keeping thru camp given our cap position and the new CBA $$$ as the only difference is the $500K roster bonus being paid. His agent recently insisted he is now blissfully healthy, so the Pats may be willing to test that contention for a price given the market for corners.

smg93 · 03-10-2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDave

He's as good as Gay.

Brokeback anyone?