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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Why is everyone talking about him like he's on the active roster? Has that been announced?
My guess is the PS, and even that could be temporary. This board and it's love of fringe players.
Actually, it's his fourth, and I was referring to Edelman's 2009 game against the JEST.
You all know who is having a decent year considering we picked him up off the streets last year. I sure wished we would have kept him ove Nocho Cinco...That is Tiquan Underwood. The guy more of a WR than Slater though that's not saying much...he would have been a nice 4th or 5th guy.
Tiquan Underwood Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - ESPN
Why is everyone talking about him like he's on the active roster...This board and it's love of fringe players.
Look how many WRs we have. If Edelman is out, then Slater is taking meaningful reps there. If Lloyd or Wes were knocked out, Slater might be playing most of the snaps. That's why...
ESPN Boston is saying likely a PS signing: Ebert expected to join practice squad - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
Still have four TE's and Vereen could probably line up as a WR.
You mean such as former nobodies like Troy Brown, Bruschi, and Brady?This board and it's love of fringe players.
I'm guessing if they were replacing Edelman, they would have signed Branch or someone who can make an immediate impact since, based on the post-game lockerroom video from Thursday, Edelman won't be out for long.
My guess is they like the guy and decided to use their empty roster spot to reclaim him.
Ebert expected to join practice squad
Nov 27 11:04 AM ET By Field Yates | ESPNBoston.com
Wide receiver Jeremy Ebert, a 2012 seventh-round pick, is expected to be signed to the Patriot's practice squad.
Ebert was drafted 235th overall out of Northwestern by the Patriots and lasted until the final cuts of the preseason. He later signed with the Eagles as a member of their practice squad on Sept. 13, but was released shortly thereafter.
He was limited during the offseason due to a hamstring injury, but displayed reliable hands and a slot receiver skill set when on the field.
The Patriots currently have a full practice squad with eight players, meaning a corresponding move is likely. The team is dealing with injuries at the position on the active roster as well, as Julian Edelman left last Thursday night's game due to a head injury. The team recently released veteran wide receiver Deion Branch and second-year player Greg Salas, who was claimed on waivers by Philadelphia.
I thought Vereen sucked?
Feel free to quote me ever actually saying that. I'll even do the work for you.
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As a runner, he hesitates too much behind the line, doesn't run with a lot of power or have great vision, best at using his speed to get outside. If the line creates a big hole his speed can turn it into a big play. He isn't going to create a lot on his own.
He does have good straight line speed and good hands though and would probably be a better option than Slater at WR even though that in and of itself isn't saying much. He already has lined up wide several times this year.
You all know who is having a decent year considering we picked him up off the streets last year. I sure wished we would have kept him ove Nocho Cinco...That is Tiquan Underwood. The guy more of a WR than Slater though that's not saying much...he would have been a nice 4th or 5th guy.
Tiquan Underwood Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - ESPN
I thought that when you signed another team's practice squader, you had to sign him to your 53?
It's very strange. Maybe he was cut by Philly outright? Which doesn't speak well of his abilities.
I think Salas was the best bet.
They should have cut Rivera or white or something.
Settle down. Was just noting your Vereen jihad had tempered off a bit of late, for obvious reasons.
It looks like he was signed to the Eagles PS on 9/13, released 9/25 and been unemployed since.
You settle down. You're the one claiming I said he sucked but can't back it up.
My opinion hasn't changed about his limitations as a runner. He's shown to be the same type of runner I said he was.
He has always had good hands and has looked decent as a blocker this year so he earned some playing time when Bolden went down.
And you say "obvious reasons" as if he's came in and set the world on fire. The 91 yarder against the Jets was all Brady setting up Scott, Vereen just did what he does best, which is catch the ball and run in a straight line. Other than that, he's looked OK, nothing special.