ForThoseAboutToRock

I'm just reading the tea leaves here. The only time I saw him on the field was as part of the hands team recovering the onside kick with 20 seconds left in the game. We've seen him barely at all the past few weeks, and more of Shane Vereen and Danny Woodhead.

Do the Patriots reach a point where it's necessary to use a roster spot (say, for depth in the defensive secondary) and Faulk is asked to retire?

102 Pat

You need a guy like Faulk around for that veteran leadership once the playoffs start for the Pats. His contributions off the field may be just as important to his on the field work. Besides, I'm sure there is a critical 3rd down conversion coming at some point in the playoffs with his name all over it.

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RayClay

So we're keeping him for the all important Colts matchup, then cutting him before the playoffs?

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Gwedd

This. If the situation, player-wise, is that bad by the time the playoffs start, bringing in someone else isn't going to help.

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supafly

Yeah, I wouldn't read too much into him not getting any touches yesterday, as each game plan is different.

Faulk is still our best at picking up the blitz here, and that could come handy in January, especially with his veteran leadership etc.

I wouldn't see any benefit to either side by cutting him in December...actually, I think that'd be rather disrespectful to a player who gave his all to this team. Even Belichick isn't that ruthless, that would be insane in my opinion.

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MoLewisrocks

No. They IR Price or waive Underwood or cut you know who before Faulk goes. He is coming back from a knee injury and they are obviously being cautious after he likely had some swelling or discomfort after his first game back. Riddley and Vereen haven't shown much and are liabilities in pass protection. If nothing else Faulk is veteran depth and insurance in the event BJGE or Woodhead get dinged. He can play in no huddle...

I think Bill is being uber cautious with some of his guys. Chung has been good to go for a couple of weeks but Bill has chosen not to push it.

Willie55

He played the up man on punt returns yesterday also.

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robertweathers

This. As long as his knee is ok, I don't see a playoff-bound backfield without Faulk in it. Vereen and Ridley are getting some reps just to keep them warm for a just-in-case scenario.

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jlu52

If the Patriots have success in the playoffs this year, you can be sure that Kevin will be a contributor to said success...

patsfan-1982

the pats wont cut him out of respect and why would he retire he's still geting Paid, im not saying Faulk is all about the money but im sure he could use it