WazzuWheatfarmer
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Post Mini-Camp Roster Projection
QB: (2). Garoppolo, Brissett
RB: (5). Blount, Lewis, Foster, Bolden, Develin
WR: (5). Amendola, Hogan, Mitchell, Edelman, Dobson
TE: (3). Gronk, Bennett, Harbor
OL: (9). Solder, Vollmer, Stork, Mason, Cooper, Thuney, Waddle, Kline, Cannon
DT: (4). Brown, Knighton, Branch, Valentine
DE: (5). Nink, Sheard, Flowers, Grissom, McClellin
LB: (5). Collins, Hightower, Elandon Roberts, Rufus Johnson, KGH
CB: (6). Butler, Ryan, Coleman, Cyrus, Roberts, J. Jones
S: (5). DMC, Chung, Harmon, Richards, King
ST: (4). Ghost, Allen, Cardonna, Slater
QB: (2). Garoppolo, Brissett
As of today Brady is out for the 1st 4 weeks. I believe there is a good chance that his suspension is overturned, but for now I'll use his spot to sneak another guy into this projection.
RB: (5). Blount, Lewis, Foster, Bolden, Develin
Bolden is a potential cut, but I'll keep him around for now. A lot of young defensive players will play heavily on ST so he could be replaced. White may be traded for a late round pick. There is a good chance that NE acquires another RB this preseason to throw into the mix.
WR: (5). Amendola, Hogan, Mitchell, Edelman, Dobson
Martin gets bumped if Dobson can miraculously stay healthy and productive once the pads come on. If by chance Edelman or Amendola lands on PUP, Martin probably sticks. I think Carter could have a bright future in this offense but for now he lands on the PS. Lucien also goes to the PS.
TE: (3). Gronk, Bennett, Harbor
I still think Derby has a chance to stick on the roster, but for now I'll say he goes to the PS.
OL: (9). Solder, Vollmer, Stork, Mason, Cooper, Thuney, Waddle, Kline, Cannon
There is a good chance that NE acquires another OT this preseason to bump Cannon, but for now I'll say he sticks. I'll give Stork the edge over Andrews, but not by much. Thuney and Kline may be backup Centers. Andrews could be traded.
DT: (4). Brown, Knighton, Branch, Valentine
This spot seems pretty straight forward, but keep an eye on Kearse. He could be a sleeper to bump Branch.
DE: (5). Nink, Sheard, Flowers, Grissom, McClellin
I'll project Long to be a surprise cut. I like the idea of him being here, but I'm not sure how much he has left in the tank. Flowers could develop jnto an important contributor, and Grissom could see a role as an interior pass rush specialist. I read that he looks quite a bit bigger this year. I also think McClellin's best role is as a pass rusher from the DE spot.
LB: (5). Collins, Hightower, Elandon Roberts, Rufus Johnson, KGH
Freeny is a somewhat suprise cut here, but I think they have big plans for Roberts to replace him. Rufus Johnson may be a suprise name to this list, but I think he has the size and athleticism to be a valuable edge defender and a key ST player as well. KGH might eventually evolve into the Chung role, but for now he makes his mark as a ST ace.
CB: (6). Butler, Ryan, Coleman, Cyrus, Roberts, J. Jones
6 CBs seems like a lot, but with NE playing a base nickle most weeks DB depth is critical, especially those that can play STs as well. The Pats have a lot of young talent here and they aren't in the business of letting good young players get away. LeBlanc makes the PS.
S: (5). DMC, Chung, Harmon, Richards, King
Ebner is a suprise cut, but he may wind up on an exemption list due to his Olympic commitment. Again, DBs are a big part of this roster. King is a key ST player.
ST: (4). Ghost, Allen, Cardonna, Slater
I think we can safely call Slater strictly a ST player at this point.
PUP: Tre Jackson
PUP: Tre Jackson
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