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fester · 08-31-2012, 09:05 PM

This is a placeholder thread for Practice Squad 2012 signings, cuts, contracts and speculation.

The Patriots have 8 slots available as of Friday, 8/31/12 at 10:00pm EDT. Who makes it? Here are my bets:

Jeff Tarpinian ILB/ST
Eric Kettani FB/RB --- Patriots have invested some serious time into him already
Malcom Williams DB/ST
Jeremy Ebert WR
Alex Silvesterio DE/TE

And at least one D-lineman and 2 OL-men that were not in Patriots camp is my guess, although if you want to replace one of the big uglies with a rookie QB, I won't argue too hard.

***mgteich*** · 08-31-2012, 09:08 PM

I would save a spot for 1-2 of Forston, Francis and Rivera. We don't need 17 front seven players. We need the roster spot(s) on offense.

Kicking_Game · 08-31-2012, 09:14 PM

I hope they add Weems and/or Kopa. OT Marcus Zusevics is on PUP list as well.

Ebert was a little disappointing to me, and not sure he has a future here. We'll see.

Elijah · 08-31-2012, 09:22 PM

If they fill it with only guys they just cut (which they never do):

Tarpinian
Silvestro
Williams
Ventrone
Warren
Weems
Kettani
Ebert

***BBass*** · 08-31-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fester

This is a placeholder thread for Practice Squad 2012 signings, cuts, contracts and speculation.

The Patriots have 8 slots available as of Friday, 8/31/12 at 10:00pm EDT. Who makes it? Here are my bets:

Jeff Tarpinian ILB/ST
Eric Kettani FB/RB --- Patriots have invested some serious time into him already
Malcom Williams DB/ST
Jeremy Ebert WR
Alex Silvesterio DE/TE

And at least one D-lineman and 2 OL-men that were not in Patriots camp is my guess, although if you want to replace one of the big uglies with a rookie QB, I won't argue too hard.

Kopa
Harrison

Armchair Quarterback · 08-31-2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fester

This is a placeholder thread for Practice Squad 2012 signings, cuts, contracts and speculation.

The Patriots have 8 slots available as of Friday, 8/31/12 at 10:00pm EDT. Who makes it? Here are my bets:

Jeff Tarpinian ILB/ST
Eric Kettani FB/RB --- Patriots have invested some serious time into him already
Malcom Williams DB/ST
Jeremy Ebert WR
Alex Silvesterio DE/TE

And at least one D-lineman and 2 OL-men that were not in Patriots camp is my guess, although if you want to replace one of the big uglies with a rookie QB, I won't argue too hard.

Just like it sounds - Sil-ves-tro

Fencer · 08-31-2012, 09:33 PM

Kettani for two reasons:

BB put his reputation on the line with the Navy for Kettani's pro prospects.
Kettani plays FB.

Lamanai · 08-31-2012, 09:37 PM

...since we may need an additional arm for camp, Tom Brandstater, QB.

patfanken · 08-31-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamanai

...since we may need an additional arm for camp, Tom Brandstater, QB.

No a QB is an absolute necessity. We might not need a 3rd QB on the roster, but we need a 3rd arm for practice to run the scout teams.

Lamanai · 08-31-2012, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patfanken

No a QB is an absolute necessity. We might not need a 3rd QB on the roster, but we need a 3rd arm for practice to run the scout teams.

I misspoke as I meant for the PS. Liked Brandstater in the draft as a late round gamble. hard to expect too much quality floating around there as anything of a serious developmental guy.
Wonder if we should be looking for a PS quarterback that gives a different look on the scout team. Perhaps one that might adequately run a wildcat...? Just a thought.