mgteich

We had 27 defensive players (17 front 7 and 10 db's) and 23 players on offense.

Carpenter was cut. IMHO, he had already been replaced by Tarpinian.

Williams has recently taken Dowlng's defensive roster spot.

Obviously much depends on health and whether Belichick thinks anyone out there can be of any help.

We have an open roster spot on the 53 and lots of room on the Practice Squad.

What now?
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SOME OPTIONS

1) add Pryor (this is a no brainer if he is healthy or will be healthy soon)

2) add Schiancoe, at least until Hernandez is healthy (Personally, I don't see this happening. Fells is signed for next year and is doing fine. The Hooman is a solid blocking TE and our fullback.)

3) add Ballard (I would think that he is destined for IR)

4) add Forsten (I would only do this if we were cutting Brace or putting him on IR)

4) add a player or two from another team, especially on a 2 or 3 contract (this is very like Belichick)
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I don't see much happening. However, we should make decisions about Pryor, Shiancoe, and Ballard in the next couple of weeks.
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Oh yeah, it is also a good time to extend players. Woodhead and Thomas comes to mind.

supafly

What do you mean "you don't see this happening?"

What do think they'll do with Schiancoe then????

You're telling us that they put Schiancoe on IR exempt as their one and only player, only to bring him back in practice last week.....so that they can keep Hooman instead???

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patsfaninpa

We can't play Ahern again until he's healthier. If Shiancoe buys us time there so be it. Cut M. Williams or put Ebner on IR when he tweaks something. Pryor replaces a de IMO. We're really carrying 6; Ninko, C. Jones, Cunningham, Scott, Francis and Bequette. One of them will aggravate something and get IR'd.

mgteich

If Hernandez is not ready, I would carry 5 TE's. We have plenty of roster room for 24 players on offense.

Reckedtrek

The return of Ventrone! Book it!

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Sciz

Seems like Shiancoe is far more likely to come back than Pryor right now.

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AndyJohnson

There is no need for 5 TEs. The only purpose in that would be to avoid making a decision on cutting the one (Hooman) that will be inactive if not cut.

ATippett56

Thoughts on Carpenter's release - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

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Aßßynormal

Also, Pryor is entitled to three weeks of practice after activation (without taking up a roster spot) ..... not sure about IR recalls.

mgteich

Of course, we don't "need" five TE's. However, we would like to have 3 blocking TE's and at at least 2 pass-receiving TE. If Schiancoe can block as well as Hooman, then he should replace him on the roster. If not Schiancoe can be a receiving TE until Hernandez is healthier.