mgteich

There are normally 10 defensive back positions (8 LB and 7 DL's), although everyone can compete for the Player 53 position.
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At least two will be cut even if we don't draft anyone. We'll alos probably bring in injury insurance, perhaps Mickens. Please realize that whoever we draft need to replace someone and be ready to contribute now.


CB (4) Samuel, Hobbs, Scott, Gay

S (4) Harrison, Wilson, Sanders, Hawkins

DB/ST (2) Andrews, Spann, Baker, Mitchell
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patsgo

scott, baker,spann, and mitchell will all be gone with new draft choices, mitchell could stick for special taems

Urgent

They might not need to cut two. You could always put Gay on IR...

Scott's spot could be replaced with a high-potential rookie. Scott has played very well when he has been in, and has he beloved versatility, but he is also old and injury-prone.

Spann is fairly easy to cut.
Baker is gone.
Mitchell could also be replaced by a rookie if Hawkins is available for special teams. His recovery could determine his viability as a ST option.

You might see:
Samuel - Hobbs - rookie - Gay
Harrison - Wilson - rookie - Sanders - Hawkins
Andrews

captain stone

I, too, prefer 10 DBs on the 53, at least 8 of whom can be trusted to play with the regular defense.

CB - Samuel, Hobbs, Gay; Scott's spot needs an upgrade, hopefully from a first-day pick.

S - Harrison, Wilson, Sanders; Hawkins' FS spot needs an upgrade, hopefully with a first-day pick.

ST - Andrews, Mitchell

Too bad that the chances, of these 10 players opening the season on the 53, are so slim.

Because injuries always happen to the secondary, I would have 20 DBs in TC, at least 14 of whom worthy of belonging on a SB-quality roster.

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SamBam39

Obviously it all depends on how the draft pays out, but I don't consider Spann or Baker to even be considerations to make the team, even if there were no draft coming up.


Alot can change over the next few weeks too.

VJCPatriot

Oh come on now that's a touch unrealistic. Most teams are lucky to have 14 total players worthy of belonging on a SB quality roster. You expect us to put out the AFC All Pro backfield there? Heck even the backups would have to be all pros according to this standard.

I would be happy with an upgrade at safety and a CB that we could develop for the future.

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patsfaninpa

I'd like to take a safety very early. Probably, round 1. Then, add a cb in round 3 or 4. Don't think we can count on R.Gay to stay healthy.

Starters; Samuel,Harrison,Wilson, Hobbs
Backups; C.Scott,J.Sanders,#1(R.Nelson),#3
Contenders for last two spots; Hawkins,Mitchell,Gay,Spann,Andrews and Baker.

DaBruinz

Not to nitpick here, but the Pats have carried as many as 12 lbs and not all at the expense of the DBs.

I would be surprised if the Pats only carried 8 LBs this year.

solman

Don't forget about #80.

mgteich

My roster has
7 DL's
8 LB
10 DB's

I wouldn't be surprised with 9 LB and 26 total defensive players.