There really aren't many roster decisions to make

[Flying Fungi]

I think Childress wins the "54th man" award for the most transactions in one year. He could be signed, cut, signed to the PS, cut and resigned half a dozen times this year as injuries and the inevitable wear and tear on special teamers mount. I think JeRod Cherry holds the record for one season.

Unless he gets picked up by the Jets.

59 Maugaula Tuitele LB

Height: 6-1 Weight: 250
Year: 2 Yrs/Pat: 2
Acquired: FA-02
School: Colorado State
Major: Liberal Arts
Born: May 26, 1978 Torrance Calif.
Personal
Maugaula N. Tuitele was born the son of Gafanua and Saga Tuitele in Torrance, Calif. on May 26, 1978 ... Led Pacific (Calif.) High in tackles all three years as a starter ... Named all-conference twice and named all-state as a senior ... Played fullback on offense and gained over 700 yards with 12 touchdowns as senior ... Also lettered in basketball and track and field in high school ... Majored in liberal arts at Colorado State ... Maugaula and his wife, Tricia, have two children, Tamatane and John.
Career Transactions
Maugaula Tuitele was re-signed by the Patriots on Dec. 11, 2002. Tuitele was signed by the Patriots on February 11, 2002 … Originally signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent on April 19, 2000 ... Waived by the Patriots (8/27/00) ... Re-signed by the Patriots (11/22/00) ... Participated at linebacker for the Patriots at Detroit (11/23) and recorded one tackle … Waived by the Patriots (12/1/00) ... Signed to the Patriots practice squad (12/6/00) ... Re-signed by the Patriots (1/3/01) … Waived by the Patriots (8/28/01) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (9/25/01) and released a day later … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (11/20/01) … Signed to the Patriots active roster (12/2/01) … Participated on special teams against the N.Y. Jets (12/2) and recorded a special teams tackle … Spent parts of the season on the practice squad … Released by the Patriots (12/5/01) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (12/6/01) … Released from the practice squad (12/28/01) … Signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad (12/27/01).

 

[Mike the Brit]

59 Maugaula Tuitele LB

Height: 6-1 Weight: 250
Year: 2 Yrs/Pat: 2
Acquired: FA-02
School: Colorado State
Major: Liberal Arts
Born: May 26, 1978 Torrance Calif.
Personal
Maugaula N. Tuitele was born the son of Gafanua and Saga Tuitele in Torrance, Calif. on May 26, 1978 ... Led Pacific (Calif.) High in tackles all three years as a starter ... Named all-conference twice and named all-state as a senior ... Played fullback on offense and gained over 700 yards with 12 touchdowns as senior ... Also lettered in basketball and track and field in high school ... Majored in liberal arts at Colorado State ... Maugaula and his wife, Tricia, have two children, Tamatane and John.
Career Transactions
Maugaula Tuitele was re-signed by the Patriots on Dec. 11, 2002. Tuitele was signed by the Patriots on February 11, 2002 … Originally signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent on April 19, 2000 ... Waived by the Patriots (8/27/00) ... Re-signed by the Patriots (11/22/00) ... Participated at linebacker for the Patriots at Detroit (11/23) and recorded one tackle … Waived by the Patriots (12/1/00) ... Signed to the Patriots practice squad (12/6/00) ... Re-signed by the Patriots (1/3/01) … Waived by the Patriots (8/28/01) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (9/25/01) and released a day later … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (11/20/01) … Signed to the Patriots active roster (12/2/01) … Participated on special teams against the N.Y. Jets (12/2) and recorded a special teams tackle … Spent parts of the season on the practice squad … Released by the Patriots (12/5/01) … Signed to the Patriots practice squad (12/6/01) … Released from the practice squad (12/28/01) … Signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad (12/27/01).

Thanks. I knew that there was some guy who seemed to be in and out of the door on a weekly basis, but I thought it was a cornerback or safety (not Hank Poteat!)

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Vinnie...?

Vinnie the QB that we just signed?

Yes.
Vin is here to learn the O and prepare for the shadow roster where he's available without taking a 53 spot. Only if Cassel is really injured will Vin be on the 53 September 9th.

 

[Flying Fungi]

Yes.
Vin is here to learn the O and prepare for the shadow roster where he's available without taking a 53 spot. Only if Cassel is really injured will Vin be on the 53 September 9th.

okay--just kind of confused me--i suppose that we could sign him, and then cut him again in a couple of weeks

 

[mgteich]

Good catch. I have added Richardson to the Practice Squad.

I'd be equally shocked if Richardson is cut outright. At the very least, the guy has shown some skills and will be placed on the practice squad. I think he has a decent chance at the 53 man roster myself, particularly if Samuel continues to hold out.

 

[mgteich]

You might be thinking of Sean Morey, but no one has Tuitele beat.

Thanks. I knew that there was some guy who seemed to be in and out of the door on a weekly basis, but I thought it was a cornerback or safety (not Hank Poteat!)

 

[RayClay]

I'd keep Richardson and cut James if he is as bad as people say. I didn't personally notice his play, but I've never seen a player get all negative comments from writers and posters.

Meriweather is not a cornerback, he's a safety. Tebucky Jones was a cornerback this time of year too.

If James can't play anymore, I'd try to pick up a vet who could still play corner in a pinch if our starters went down.

I'd say Richardson and Wilson should be working at corner.

Nickel is fine for Meriweather. Troy can play the slot and he's not a corner either.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

You might be thinking of Sean Morey, but no one has Tuitele beat.

Tony "Cut Bait' Gaiter might give him a run for his money.
Guy was SO short he'd get lost in the grass when they didn't mow the field.

 

[patriot lifer]

I added Mruc if Yates goes on IR. The position they fill is backup G/C.

I think I heard Yates recently practiced. Anyone else hear it?

 

[patchick]

I have only two rooks making the squad: Meriweather and Kareem Brown.

Tiny nitpick: three, including Baugher.

 

[patriot lifer]

Tiny nitpick: three, including Baugher.

meh, he's only half-rookie.
It's interesting that on the roster they put him down as a year 1 player, not as a rookie. I'd call him a quasi-rook. But then again he's a punter, they aren't real football players; they don't have souls.

http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=Rosters&Print=yes

 

[Isaac]

Tiny nitpick: three, including Baugher.

Baugher isn't a rookie, though it's a fuzzy line.

Career Overview

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Baugher, 22, was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2006 and was released by the Bengals on July 30. The 5-foot-10-inch, 194-pound punter attended the University of Arizona, where he was one of three finalists for the Ray Guy award as the nation’s top punter as a senior in 2005. That season he earned first-team All-America honors from Pro Football Weekly and third-team All-America recognition from the Associated Press. In his four seasons at Arizona (2002-05), Baugher recorded school records with 225 punts and 9,476 yards, averaging 42.1 yards per punt for his college career. His last name is pronounced "BAHG-er". Signed by the Patriots to the practice squad as a free agent on October 10, 2006.
http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=PlayerBio&bio=32272&x=12&y=12

 

[Bobs My Uncle]

Quick question re: PUP

IIRC, only players who have not practiced can be placed on PUP meaning that once a player is activated and steps foot onto the practice field at any time during camp, he is no longer eligible for the PUP. I am correct?

I ask this wondering if Kyle Brady, who has practiced but who is now injured, can be placed on PUP.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

As you said Brady (the big fat one) can not be placed on PUP since he took the field during a practice session. Pre-practice walk abouts don't count.

 

[Isaac]

meh, he's only half-rookie.
It's interesting that on the roster they put him down as a year 1 player, not as a rookie. I'd call him a quasi-rook. But then again he's a punter, they aren't real football players; they don't have souls.

http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=Rosters&Print=yes

Yes, "first-year player" is one of those funny terms to put on someone that isn't a rookie but isn't a second year/veteran either.

 

[patchick]

meh, he's only half-rookie.
It's interesting that on the roster they put him down as a year 1 player, not as a rookie. I'd call him a quasi-rook. But then again he's a punter, they aren't real football players; they don't have souls.

I guess I haven't given a lot of thought to the term "rookie." Does the clock start running from the time the player is draft-eligible? To me, since Baugher never spent a regular-season day on a roster or practice squad, he's a rookie. Or more honestly, since I counted him back when we were predicting the number of rookies who make the roster, he's a rookie!

 

[Vern]

Yes, "first-year player" is one of those funny terms to put on someone that isn't a rookie but isn't a second year/veteran either.

He's a Redshirt Freshman!

 

[patriot lifer]

I guess I haven't given a lot of thought to the term "rookie." Does the clock start running from the time the player is draft-eligible? To me, since Baugher never spent a regular-season day on a roster or practice squad, he's a rookie. Or more honestly, since I counted him back when we were predicting the number of rookies who make the roster, he's a rookie!

One could think of it as they do in baseball. Dustin Pedroia was drafted in I think 2004. And he's in the running for rookie of the year (and it's 2007!!).

 

[patchick]

One could think of it as they do in baseball. Dustin Pedroia was drafted in I think 2004. And he's in the running for rookie of the year (and it's 2007!!).

And baseball doesn't count the "cup of coffee seasons" either. Does football? Is Baugher eligible for ROY votes? (Granted, he'd have to pin every single punt on the 1-yard line and score a couple of TDs on fakes for good measure. But theoretically.)

 

[mgteich]

Last I heard, nickel backs were listed as cornerbacks. The only exception, and it was that, is when we played the BIG NICKEL and used three safeties when we played five defensive backs. Meriweather is a nickel.

I'd keep Richardson and cut James if he is as bad as people say. I didn't personally notice his play, but I've never seen a player get all negative comments from writers and posters.

Meriweather is not a cornerback, he's a safety. Tebucky Jones was a cornerback this time of year too.

If James can't play anymore, I'd try to pick up a vet who could still play corner in a pinch if our starters went down.

I'd say Richardson and Wilson should be working at corner.

Nickel is fine for Meriweather. Troy can play the slot and he's not a corner either.