Bedard: Haynesworth, Ellis, Tate, Dowling, Vereen DOUBTFUL against Lions - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-27-2011, 01:10 AM

Looks like another week will go by without seeing these guys play

Haynesworth, Ellis among those doubtful vs. Lions | Boston.com

James Sanders expected to return but a little bit disappointed in not seeing some of these new veteran additions and rookies yet

Patriot_in_NY · 08-27-2011, 01:48 AM

I'd like to just how good the "league source" is?

***jmt57*** · 08-27-2011, 01:49 AM

Interesting, Bedard and Reiss have a markedly different outlook on the likelihood of several players appearing in the game against the Lions. I guess we'll find out Saturday which is more reliable: Bedard's league source, or Reiss' logic based on who did or did not practice this week.

Those unlikely to play vs. Lions - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Reiss lists Haynesworth, Ellis, Dowling and Vereen in the 'reasonable chance' based on practices, while Bedard lists each of them as doubtful per his source.

On the other hand Reiss lists Bodden, Cunningham, and several others as unlikely to play but Bedard does not mention them. Interestingly Reiss has Vereen and Woodhead as 'reasonable chance' and Ridley as 'highly unlikely', which presumably means BJGE will be the primary RB, and Morris and Medlin should get plenty of snpas too.

***Rob0729*** · 08-27-2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jmt57

Interesting, Bedard and Reiss have a markedly different outlook on the likelihood of several players appearing in the game against the Lions. I guess we'll find out Saturday which is more reliable: Bedard's league source, or Reiss' logic based on who did or did not practice this week.

Those unlikely to play vs. Lions - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Reiss lists Haynesworth, Ellis, Dowling and Vereen in the 'reasonable chance' based on practices, while Bedard lists each of them as doubtful per his source.

On the other hand Reiss lists Bodden, Cunningham, and several others as unlikely to play but Bedard does not mention them. Interestingly Reiss has Vereen and Woodhead as 'reasonable chance' and Ridley as 'highly unlikely', which presumably means BJGE will be the primary RB, and Morris and Medlin should get plenty of snpas too.

Well, Bedard does subscribe to the theory that Belichick is going to pull a Moss on Haynesworth and hide him until the start of the season.

I gotta think Cunningham will not play because I can't remember him practicing this week, but I could be wrong.

***DarrylS*** · 08-27-2011, 07:20 AM

The obsession with Haynesworth continues, nothing matters until week 1.. these guys were not signed for our preseason entertainment.

Nunchucks · 08-27-2011, 07:28 AM

I don't really care if Haynesworth plays, but I definitely want to see Vereen and Dowling

Brarrell · 08-27-2011, 07:32 AM

I guess my 1st question would be for Bedard: Do you actually cover the Pats? To me thats embarrassing that a beat reporter has no clue whats going on with the team and he is quoting from league sources like who 'the bleacher report". The same goes for Chris Gasper I know BB runs a tight ship but this is ridiculous.