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In the Starting Line-Up
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Here is where we left off.
There are still 19 active and 8 inactive spots left after the fixed 26. Now have 7 active (Gaffney, O'Callaghan, Kaczur, Crable, Slater, Woods and Paxton) and 5 inactive (O'Connell, Yates, Guyton, Britt and LSmith) spots that still look solid. As for the remaining 15 spots:
You Say Goodbye and I Say Hello
Tanks for the memories! Tank moves to IR and I'm using that roster spot to get Jordan onto the gameday active 45.
Webster is missing way too much valuable practice time. LSanders is experiencing the perfect storm for claiming his spot. Not only is he getting valuable practice reps, he got to show his stuff in the Ravens game and with Tank going down, being a bigger corner now works to his advantage. Give him the dime DB role unless/until Webster can find his way back.
That likely leaves a single spot for Wilhite or Richardson. Check to Wilhite but this spot is fluid with both of them missing time.
PUP Tent
Looks like Neal isn't going to make it back for the beginning of the season. I'm going to give Welbourn his spot but not necessarily his starting role until he gets some preseason reps. Our good friend Gene has already retired so we should be safe there.
Hanging On
Morris, CJackson, Evans and Wright should have regular duties but they need preseason game reps to solidify their roles.
Hobson gets more time to show he belongs, but he should be a little nervous with some solid performances at LB behind him. Would like to see him getting more 1st half snaps in the next 2 preseason games.
Washington, Izzo and Alexander seem to be fighting for 2 special team spots. With Aiken hurt, I like Izzo's chances to stick. Also go with Washington for WR depth. Alexander will have to earn his share of LB reps against Hobson and hope to get in the regular ILB rotation.
My Advice is to Rent, Not Buy
Cassel is still getting the backup reps so he stays for now. He needs to show more to keep this spot, even with the injury to Gutierrez.
Hochstein has stuck around for a while thanks to his flexibility. He really can't afford missing time due to injury since his talent level may not be enough to reclaim his role.
Staking their Claim
Spann and Ventrone have solidified their roles at the backend of the roster. They need to keep up the excellent play since there may be pressure to fill other positions with these spots. Speaking of which...
Coming Up Fast
TE (2) and DL (6) are lighter than what you might expect. Pollard has done well but I really like what Stupar has done with his opportunities. In addition to Santonio, both Fafita and Kenny Smith have flashed some skills. Kenny was particularly active against the Ravens so he will be looking to build on that and claim a roster spot.
The LB play has generally been stellar and Redd hasn't disappointed. The interesting consideration with Redd is that although Guyton may be more NFL ready, Redd's measurables and the number of teams running the 3-4 may make it harder to slip him onto the practice squad. A nice problem to have.
QB (3): Brady, Cassel, O'Connell*
RB (5): Maroney, Faulk, Morris, Jordan, Evans
WR (5): Moss, Welker, Gaffney, CJackson, Washington
TE (2): Watson, DThomas
OL (9): Light, Mankins, Koppen, Welbourn, Kaczur, O'Callaghan, Hochstein, Britt*, Yates*
DL (6): Seymour, Wilfork, Warren, Green, Wright, LSmith*
LB (8): Bruschi, Mayo, Vrabel, AThomas, Hobson, Crable, Woods, Guyton*
CB (5): Hobbs, Bryant, Wheatley, LSanders, Wilhite*
S (4): Harrison, JSanders, Meriweather, Spann*
ST (6): Gostkowski, Hanson, Paxton, Slater, Izzo, Ventrone*
PUP: Neal, Ross
* = Inactive
There are still 19 active and 8 inactive spots left after the fixed 26. Now have 7 active (Gaffney, O'Callaghan, Kaczur, Crable, Slater, Woods and Paxton) and 5 inactive (O'Connell, Yates, Guyton, Britt and LSmith) spots that still look solid. As for the remaining 15 spots:
You Say Goodbye and I Say Hello
Tanks for the memories! Tank moves to IR and I'm using that roster spot to get Jordan onto the gameday active 45.
Webster is missing way too much valuable practice time. LSanders is experiencing the perfect storm for claiming his spot. Not only is he getting valuable practice reps, he got to show his stuff in the Ravens game and with Tank going down, being a bigger corner now works to his advantage. Give him the dime DB role unless/until Webster can find his way back.
That likely leaves a single spot for Wilhite or Richardson. Check to Wilhite but this spot is fluid with both of them missing time.
PUP Tent
Looks like Neal isn't going to make it back for the beginning of the season. I'm going to give Welbourn his spot but not necessarily his starting role until he gets some preseason reps. Our good friend Gene has already retired so we should be safe there.
Hanging On
Morris, CJackson, Evans and Wright should have regular duties but they need preseason game reps to solidify their roles.
Hobson gets more time to show he belongs, but he should be a little nervous with some solid performances at LB behind him. Would like to see him getting more 1st half snaps in the next 2 preseason games.
Washington, Izzo and Alexander seem to be fighting for 2 special team spots. With Aiken hurt, I like Izzo's chances to stick. Also go with Washington for WR depth. Alexander will have to earn his share of LB reps against Hobson and hope to get in the regular ILB rotation.
My Advice is to Rent, Not Buy
Cassel is still getting the backup reps so he stays for now. He needs to show more to keep this spot, even with the injury to Gutierrez.
Hochstein has stuck around for a while thanks to his flexibility. He really can't afford missing time due to injury since his talent level may not be enough to reclaim his role.
Staking their Claim
Spann and Ventrone have solidified their roles at the backend of the roster. They need to keep up the excellent play since there may be pressure to fill other positions with these spots. Speaking of which...
Coming Up Fast
TE (2) and DL (6) are lighter than what you might expect. Pollard has done well but I really like what Stupar has done with his opportunities. In addition to Santonio, both Fafita and Kenny Smith have flashed some skills. Kenny was particularly active against the Ravens so he will be looking to build on that and claim a roster spot.
The LB play has generally been stellar and Redd hasn't disappointed. The interesting consideration with Redd is that although Guyton may be more NFL ready, Redd's measurables and the number of teams running the 3-4 may make it harder to slip him onto the practice squad. A nice problem to have.
QB (3): Brady, Cassel, O'Connell*
RB (5): Maroney, Faulk, Morris, Jordan, Evans
WR (5): Moss, Welker, Gaffney, CJackson, Washington
TE (2): Watson, DThomas
OL (9): Light, Mankins, Koppen, Welbourn, Kaczur, O'Callaghan, Hochstein, Britt*, Yates*
DL (6): Seymour, Wilfork, Warren, Green, Wright, LSmith*
LB (8): Bruschi, Mayo, Vrabel, AThomas, Hobson, Crable, Woods, Guyton*
CB (5): Hobbs, Bryant, Wheatley, LSanders, Wilhite*
S (4): Harrison, JSanders, Meriweather, Spann*
ST (6): Gostkowski, Hanson, Paxton, Slater, Izzo, Ventrone*
PUP: Neal, Ross
* = Inactive
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