PatsWickedPissah

Very big!?!

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This is known as "bad luck." RAH

Deus Irae

For most of us, there is no surprise here.

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BradyManny

I was rooting for him, but just turned out to be too one-dimensional. He looked good in camp early on in drills and whatnot, but in live game against CBs with any modicum of physicality, he disappeared.

If he doesn't stick somewhere, he'd make solid shadow roster. But I bet he does, and Ebert on the practice squad is also nice depth beyond the 53.

brdmaverick

Sorry if this is obvious, but I've heard the term 'shadow roster' a few time without knowing what it is. I know there is a practice squad, but by shadow roster do you mean someone who is not on the team but sort of 'on call' if an injury happens?

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ATippett56

Good Luck Donte'!

Thanks for 2007!

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AzPatsFan

Yup.. It helps to be in shape, and familiar with the Team's playbook too. By attending Camp, or having played in a similar system...

letekro

No surprise. Bill throwing a bone to a good guy who should find a place with his adopted hometown Dolphins or some other scrub-laden receiving corps.

BradyManny

Yeah exactly. A guy on the street who would be amenable to be returning if the need arose.

The truth is, we use the PS more often than we go to the street vet route, but it's nice to think the option is out there.

Gerard Warren would be a prime example of shadow roster right now. Doubt he signs elsewhere, and a decent shot he ends up on our squad at some point this season.

ATippett56

Thus concludes the great New England Patriots wide receiver debate of 2012. With the departures of Gonzalez, Ochocinco, Stallworth; the New England Patriots wide receiver corps seem set for the 2012-13 NFL Season:

Welker
Lloyd
Gaffney
Branch
Edelman
Slater

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Bobs My Uncle

Branch looks to be the 4th or 5th WR. I could see Branch not making it. Doubt he signs elsewhere meaning he could be a shadow guy like Warren.