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Flynn has been a starter his whole career, I'm confident he can hold the fort through week 6.
Not necessarily, though Welbourne looks to have a shot. I think they may risk SOME lack of depth (based partly on Neal's return) to keep someone like Slater or Ventrone around longer.
I'd think Mike Flynn may stick since he plays both positions occupied by O'Callaghan and Neal.
To the best of my knowledge, O'Callaghan was only an OT while Neal was only a RG (though he might have been and emergency OT).
Flynn is a C/G
Welborn is a G/T.
Within all this subterfuge and not having a injury report after the super bowl...does ANYONE know what really happened to Neal? My initial guess was a ACL-type knee, makes sense. But to all those who gave Jackson a free pass last year because of a knee injury in the playoffs the previous year.....are we really looking for ANY contribution from Neal this year? When he comes back will he start or be a backup til he is fully healed?
The next 22 moves are going to be a doozy.
I see 12 easy cuts: Stephen Sene, Jimmy Martin, Jonathan Stupar, Tyson DeVree, C.J. Jones, Matt Cassel, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Titus Adams, Vince Redd, Bo Ruud, Jeff Shoate, Mark Dillard.
After that, who knows. However, these 15 shouldn't stray too far away this weekend: Chad Jackson, Sam Aiken, Ray Ventrone, Matthew Slater, Mike Flynn, Russ Hochstein, Stephen Spach, Kenny Smith, Steve Fifita, Santonio Thomas, Victor Hobson, Eric Alexander, Lewis Sanders, Mike Richardson, Jonathan Wilhite.
(I actually think two of these four receivers will make it, as will one of the three CBs on this list.)
No they won't. The Pats need to have at least 8 O-linemen and 4 of those 8 need to be able to play OT. My bet is that Welbourn and Flynn end up making the team and someone like Yates (who's been horrible) or Hochstein (who's been horrible) gets cut.
I would not characterize Matt Cassel to be an "easy cut" by any stretch.
Eight..and that is if all but one are ready to play...SO if Light isn't ready...I think they may need 9..No they won't. The Pats need to have at least 8 O-linemen and 4 of those 8 need to be able to play OT. My bet is that Welbourn and Flynn end up making the team and someone like Yates (who's been horrible) or Hochstein (who's been horrible) gets cut.
If you ask around here, he is. However I know what you mean. I was hesitant to put him as an easy cut. I get the feeling he sticks around another year, or until we find an adequate vet, and O'Connell or Gutierrez make the practice squad.
I would not characterize Matt Cassel to be an "easy cut" by any stretch.
Ray Ventrone
Stephen Spach
Kenny Smith
Steve Fifita
Santonio Thomas,
Lewis Sanders
Mike Richardson
There's no way Hochstein gets cut, and very little chance Yates gets cut.
Pats1 -
Hochstein has been atrocious since the end of last season. And Yates is making Hochstein look like he's playing good.
I don't think either of them are safe. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Pats watching the waiver wire and potentially bring in someone else who gets let go.
If you ask around here, he is. However I know what you mean. I was hesitant to put him as an easy cut. I get the feeling he sticks around another year, or until we find an adequate vet, and O'Connell or Gutierrez make the practice squad.
Pats1 -
Hochstein has been atrocious since the end of last season. And Yates is making Hochstein look like he's playing good.
I don't think either of them are safe. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Pats watching the waiver wire and potentially bring in someone else who gets let go.