BBass

Seeing how he would be scooped up in a heartbeat by the Jets if we did release him I see him as sure thing to make the roster. So who is out now?

I am saying Woodhead based on Vereen being able to take 3rd down role and Demps being the primary kickoff returner now.

Rob0729

At this point no one. The Pats have carried five RBs in recent years. I don't know if he takes anyone especially since he is likely going to be a special teamer specialist.

Haley

Of all the wonderful problems to have....

Sciz

Probably Woodhead. He has presumably lost any chance that he had at the kick return job to Demps. Vereen has reportedly looked very good catching the ball. None of the RBs stick out in pass blocking. That leaves Woodhead as a backup 3rd down back and draw specialist, as far as I'm concerned.

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AndyJohnson

Woodhead has played more snaps at RB the last 2 years than anyone on the team.
You are going to cut him for a track star?

It never ceases to amaze me the stuff people come up with around here.

italia44

There is no roster spot.The team can carry 80 players at this time....Stop worrying about the 53 roster,it will all be sorted out by the first game.

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KontradictioN

I'm going to say Brady.

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BradyFTW!

I'm not sure that Woodhead gets cut for Demps, since the Pats still don't know what they have in the new guy (and won't until he takes the field), but I do think that the chances of Woodhead re-signing with the Pats when his contract are up just took a pretty major hit. If he's not going to be a significant ST contributor, then I doubt that he factors into the long-term RB equation enough to warrant a roster spot there alone.

Re: Andy's post; he's taken the most snaps for a RB unit that, in context, has not been very effective for the last couple of years. Teams have felt comfortable essentially daring the Patriots to run, which has negatively affected the passing game. Much like I wasn't heartbroken to see BJGE leave, I wouldn't lose any sleep over Woodhead leaving either. And I haven't seen anyone say that we should "cut him for a track star" -- rather, that Vereen and Demps, in combination, could very well marginalize him in the two significant areas where he's capable of bringing value.

Or, to keep it short: nobody's saying (at least yet) that Demps will take over Woodhead's spot in the RB rotation. Just that he'll likely supplant Woodhead as the primary punt/kick returner, which isn't an unreasonable projection.

Sciz

The whole contract thing is a good point. The Pats already have control of Vereen, Ridley, Bolden, and Demps for at least three more years each. If they cut Bolden, for example, and keep Woodhead, then there's a good chance they're without both Bolden and Woodhead a year from now.

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supafly

I really don't think Danny Woodhead is going anywhere.

The team could keep 5 RB's (not likely in my opinion), or they could add Demps to one of the spots that were going to a guy as ST only.

I think that Woodhead is the only proven back here at this point, and will still be a nice part of the NEP offense. He may not be a lead back, but he has carved his niche, and does it fairly well. There were times last yr when he was hurt and not quite as effective, but he looked much better once healthier towards the end of the season.

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