Ventrone to 53 - New England Patriots Forums

Mack Herron · 12-22-2007, 05:11 PM

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal..._promot_1.html

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Ventrone promoted
By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff
December 22, 2007 05:56 PM

The Patriots activated safety Ray Ventrone to the 53-man roster today, promoting him off the practice squad.

This is the second time this season that Ventrone has been activated to the roster. He played in the team's Nov. 4 game at Indianapolis, solely on special teams units, and landed back on the practice squad the week after that game.

The Patriots had an open roster spot after waiving defensive backs Rashad Baker and Eddie Jackson earlier this week, and signing nose tackle Rashad Moore.

ST replacement for Baker.

***mgteich*** · 12-22-2007, 06:24 PM

Is Ventrone really a better special teamer than Baker?

***IcyPatriot*** · 12-22-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

Is Ventrone really a better special teamer than Baker?

If nothing else Ventrone is a solid tackler.

Mack Herron · 12-22-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

Is Ventrone really a better special teamer than Baker?

Well BB must think so, right?

***ctpatsfan77*** · 12-22-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mack Herron

Well BB must think so, right?

Amen. There's no logical reason to cut Baker and/or Jackson and promote Ventrone, especially this late in the season, unless you actually believe that the untested Bubba offers an upgrade over the veteran.

Fencer · 12-22-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

Amen. There's no logical reason to cut Baker and/or Jackson and promote Ventrone, especially this late in the season, unless you actually believe that the untested Bubba offers an upgrade over the veteran.

He probably won't make the 53, so in part this is a reward for his hard work all season -- but that doesn't negate your comment. You're right.

***IcyPatriot*** · 12-22-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fencer

He probably won't make the 53, so in part this is a reward for his hard work all season -- but that doesn't negate your comment. You're right.

Why wouldn't he make the 53 ... he is a good ST player. Make him active and a regular who plays ST can take a breather from that these next 2 games. I hope he gets the real bonus and gets to play some dime tomorrow.