Pats release Deion Branch and Malcolm Williams; Greg Salas and Aqib Talib added to 53 - Page 6 - New England Patriots Forums

RayClay · 11-17-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsgofor4

If the BB and JMD like Salas, which they seemingly do, I have a tough time believing that they would expose him to the waiver process in a week or two, when Branch's hammy has healed. This strikes me as a permanent move.

They can always release or IR someone else, if they need them both by then.

***mayoclinic*** · 11-17-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsgofor4

I am apparently in the minority here, but I was excited when I saw this, as I really like Salas as a player and I believe that he has the potential to make an impact. I appreciate that Branch is a quality person and teammate but the quickness isn't there anymore and he can't get separation on a consistent basis. IMO would have been a continued non-factor for the Pats going forward, regardless of his rapport with Brady. If the BB and JMD like Salas, which they seemingly do, I have a tough time believing that they would expose him to the waiver process in a week or two, when Branch's hammy has healed. This strikes me as a permanent move.

I too like this. I appreciate all that Branch has done, but I feel like it's time to move forward, and the Pats needed something more. Maybe Salas can provide, maybe not, but Branch's injury provided an opportunity to take a look and see, and I don't see that much was lost.

Patsgofor4 · 11-17-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RayClay

They can always release or IR someone else, if they need them both by then.

True (?Hoomanawanui), but that leaves the roster with less flexibilty, particularly given that Branch doesn't have special teams value.

VinnyPatrollie · 11-17-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DefenseRules

Branch is hurt. They need a healthy body out there at WR. This team is banged up. They need another byeweek. Yikes!

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Originally Posted by Sciz

Well they get a week and a half off after the game next Thursday.

Actually, they play the Jests next Thursday so that's like having a 2 1/2 week bye until their next real game!

RayClay · 11-17-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsgofor4

True (?Hoomanawanui), but that leaves the roster with less flexibilty, particularly given that Branch doesn't have special teams value.

Then, they don't pick him back up. Can't get more flexible than that.

***IcyPatriot*** · 11-17-2012, 07:01 PM

I see a huge rushing day on the way ... Branch will be back.

***dannydyn*** · 11-17-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by IcyPatriot

I see a huge rushing day on the way ... Branch will be back.

I'm just hoping that green garbage from NY won't pick him up....

***resdubwhite*** · 11-17-2012, 07:34 PM

Best of Luck Deion.

I expect you'll be back

***cstjohn17*** · 11-17-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gumby

I think we will find out in the coming days that there are several bottom dwellers out there with injury problems of their own who are about to start mining some other teams PS for some hidden gold for next year.

At this point if jesters, miami or StL (who happens to know this guy since we swiped him from them) wanted some more wr help; they could have contacted his agent and BB said 'not so fast'.

I am sure that any player on the NE PS is going to give a strong-potential SB contender who they currently work for a chance to make them an offer {edit} before walking out the door.

This is fools gold, it is not like the Patriots at super loaded at every position.

I can't ever recall a player been taken from the Patriots practice squad, if it did happen I would be curious to see what impact the player had.

It feels like the same old artificial delusion junk that gets floated about the Patriots talent level, they have good talent but are far from stocked.

Remember the Brian Hoyer for a 2nd rounder non-sense.

Plain and simple, Branch is a marginal player, with a bad hammy he is nothing.

VrabelJr · 11-17-2012, 08:54 PM

Salas seems to project to a WR that can line up all over the rotation but will mostly be used in the slot and in between the numbers. He's an interesting prospect for sure. He seems to offer a bit more versatility than Edelman does.