Did Cunningham show enough to keep him on the 53? - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-30-2012, 09:34 AM

I was pleasantly surprised that Cunningham showed more quickness and agility than he did before and his efforts may have earned him a spot on the 53,but my question is ....
why was a former high round pick just a few years ago still out there playing against the scrubs in a final preseason game in the final few minutes?

I am aware that you can't sit everyone but .....

It seemed odd to me,I am not sure he is a lock to make this team,he may still be on the bubble.

Big-T · 08-30-2012, 09:36 AM

He's played well all pre-season, won an award for his off-season work and looked good during TC, I'd say he's pretty safe.

Add to that he got sacks from 3 different positions yesterday he's showing something BB loves - versatility.

***reflexblue*** · 08-30-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

I was pleasantly surprised that Cunningham showed more quickness and agility than he did before and his efforts may have earned him a spot on the 53,but my question is ....
why was a former high round pick just a few years ago still out there playing against the scrubs in a final preseason game in the final few minutes?

I am aware that you can't sit everyone but .....

It seemed odd to me,I am not sure he is a lock to make this team,he may still be on the bubble.

Cunningham showed more than enough to make the roster. I'm tired of hearing how Cunningham was a bust, he was hurt his second year. All those posters who said he was a bust and should be cut should do a Mia Culpa.

Elijah · 08-30-2012, 09:42 AM

He's almost certainly in.

IllegalContact · 08-30-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by reflexblue

Cunningham showed more than enough to make the roster. I'm tired of hearing how Cunningham was a bust, he was hurt his second year. All those posters who said he was a bust and should be cut should do a Mia Culpa.

relax.....it was preseason

he has looked as good as he ever has, but right now, I would take trevor scott over him

and as a 2nd round pick, yeah.....he's still a bust

***Rob0729*** · 08-30-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

I was pleasantly surprised that Cunningham showed more quickness and agility than he did before and his efforts may have earned him a spot on the 53,but my question is ....
why was a former high round pick just a few years ago still out there playing against the scrubs in a final preseason game in the final few minutes?

I am aware that you can't sit everyone but .....

It seemed odd to me,I am not sure he is a lock to make this team,he may still be on the bubble.

They sat the starters, not all the back ups. There were plenty of players who played early in the game who have no fear of losing their job (Tavon Wilson, Dowling, etc.). I think Cunningham is one of them.

***ForThoseAboutToRock*** · 08-30-2012, 09:43 AM

If Cunningham isn't your DE #3 when playing a 4 man line then who is?

***resdubwhite*** · 08-30-2012, 09:45 AM

yes.

Yes he did.

Would be a shock if he were cut

I never doubted him for one minute.

PatsBoy12 · 08-30-2012, 09:45 AM

Short answer . . . yes.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-30-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

They sat the starters, not all the back ups. There were plenty of players who played early in the game who have no fear of losing their job (Tavon Wilson, Dowling, etc.). I think Cunningham is one of them.

I am not talking about playing in the game but in the final few minutes of it... I believe that a lot of these guys playing in the final few minutes are the ones that may be evaluated a little more deeply and are close to making it or not.