JoeSixPat
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All things being equal I just don't see Troy taking a roster spot in the playoffs - and that's even acknowledging his potential contributions as a backup DB and PR (I think his muff was an abberation and hopefully everyone remembers his incredible heads up takeaway of an INT against the Colts in the AFCCG - just an amazing play.)
But on offense barring injury on Saturday (knock on wood) we're all set at WR and with Watson and Neal hopfefully coming back in the playoffs, that's going to make the 45 man roster that much tighter. That may mean that this is Troy's LAST game in a Patriots uniform.
So my question is whether Troy can be the Emergency QB - which I believe he was before we signed Vinny last season - and come in during the 4th quarter to play WR, PR, or DB as needed during the playoffs?
I understand the rules for an Emergey QB - they don't count on the 45 man active gameday roster, and they can play in the 4th quarter without limiting the ability to put the 1st & 2nd stringers back in.
My question is whether Troy could ONLY play QB - or whether he could be used in other roles if he comes in for the 4th Q.
Perhaps he would need to come in initially as a QB (potential gimmick play) and then could play other positions letting Brady come back in during the 4th? Would he then be able to play other positions in the 4th?
My thought here is that Troy can definately contribute - and there could be a situation where we NEED him to contribute (though I hope not) as he did in last year's playoffs at DB - but if there's a way to have him available without being on the 45 man roster I tihink it'd be worth considering.
Anyone know or care to interpret the Emergency QB rules for me?
But on offense barring injury on Saturday (knock on wood) we're all set at WR and with Watson and Neal hopfefully coming back in the playoffs, that's going to make the 45 man roster that much tighter. That may mean that this is Troy's LAST game in a Patriots uniform.
So my question is whether Troy can be the Emergency QB - which I believe he was before we signed Vinny last season - and come in during the 4th quarter to play WR, PR, or DB as needed during the playoffs?
I understand the rules for an Emergey QB - they don't count on the 45 man active gameday roster, and they can play in the 4th quarter without limiting the ability to put the 1st & 2nd stringers back in.
My question is whether Troy could ONLY play QB - or whether he could be used in other roles if he comes in for the 4th Q.
Perhaps he would need to come in initially as a QB (potential gimmick play) and then could play other positions letting Brady come back in during the 4th? Would he then be able to play other positions in the 4th?
My thought here is that Troy can definately contribute - and there could be a situation where we NEED him to contribute (though I hope not) as he did in last year's playoffs at DB - but if there's a way to have him available without being on the 45 man roster I tihink it'd be worth considering.
Anyone know or care to interpret the Emergency QB rules for me?
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