mgteich

I just wanted to change the subject.

Bottom line, I expect two more free agents, one at LB and one at RB. This sixth lienbacker won't get many reps, but this will allow us to understand that we have two linebacker squads, with a gulf between the players and the developmental players.

I don't expect more than two rookies to make this squad. My last cuts are James, Mills and Hawkins. While I have Samuel on my roster, and Gay making it through without injuries, I think both are just wishful thinking.

If this squad stays healthy (with the two additions), it is by far the strongest talent we've ever had.
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MAY 29 mgteich's 53 MAN ROSTER

OFFENSE 24
QB - 2 Brady, Cassell
RB - 3 Maroney, Morris, Faulk
FB - 1 Evans
RB/FB/HB – 1 veteran free agent /(Mills)
C - 2 Koppen, Hochstein
G - 3 Neal, Mankins, Yates
OT - 4 Light, Kaczur, O'Callaghan, Britt
WR - 5 Moss, Stallworth, Washington, Welker, Caldwell
TE - 3 Watson, Thomas, Brady

DEFENSE 26
DE - 5 Seymour, Warren, Green, Wright, Brown
DT - 2 Wilfork, Smith
LB - 6 Vrabel, Colvin, Thomas, Bruschi, Seau, veteran free agent/(Mays),(Lua)
CB - 4 Samuel, Hobbs, Scott, Gay/(James)
S - 4 Sanders, Wilson, Harrison, Meriweather
ST 5 Woods, Alexander, Izzo, Mitchell/(Hawkins), Andrews

SPECIALISTS (3)
P - 1 Miller
K - 1 Gostkowski
LS - 1 Paxton

PUP (2)
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MY FOUR ROSTER FIGHTS
Backup RB free agent and Mills
Cornerback James and Gay
Safety/STer Mitchell and Hawkins
Linebacker free agent and Lua and Mays

BelichickFan

Difficult to argue with much although I expect James and Gay to both make the team.

Somewhat related - I still don't like the depth at NT too much - although I'm happy with the SF #1 next year I would have been quite happy taking Alan Branch at #28.

zippo59

I think they will carry six receivers.

But damn, the preseason can't come fast enough.

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Unofficial Kevin Faulk supporter.

Born_a_Patriot

Where's Troy Brown?

The roster should be increased to 57.

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maverick4

No Troy Brown?

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zippo59

I don't think we can assume he is on the team until he officially signs.

But from what Belichick says, it sounds like he will.

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mgteich

I would like to see James and Gay make the team. I agree with regard to Branch. He was a high school basketball player, who returned 5 punts for touchdowns! bb must have seen something he didn't like. Branch certainly seemed to have been the value pick.

BadMoFo

Only one rookie makes the team?

BelichickFan

He has Meriweather and Brown (who are locks) plus Lua as a possibility - presumably others would make the Practice Squad.

TMoney

I think Gafney (or however you spell it) is ahead of caldwell

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