MG June 4th 60 Man Roster

The last few cuts depend on so many unforeseen possibilities. For now, I see these 60 as having a reasonable shot at a roster spot (at this early point), although obviously they won't all make the roster. Also, this roster is a base on which to judge remaining possible additions (TE, RB, FB, CB).

OFFENSE (29)
QB (3) - Brady, Garrapolo, Mallett
RB (5) - Ridley, Vereen, White, Bolden, Houston
FB (1) - Devlin
WR (5) - Edelman, Amendola, Dobson, Lafell, Thompkins
TE (3) - Gronkowski, Hooman, Williams
OL (10) - Solder, Mankins, Wendell, Connolly, Vollmer, Cannon, Stork, Fleming, Hilapio, Kline
ST (2) - Slater, Boyce

DEFENSE (27)
DE (7) - Jones, Ninkovich, Smith, Buchanan, Moore, Bequette, Armstead
DT (5) - Wilfork, Kelly, Easley, Siliga, Jones
LB (5) - Mayo, Hightower, Collins, Anderson, Beauharnais
CB (4) Revis, Arrington, Dennard, Browner (plus Green for 4 weeks)
S (3) - McCourty, Harmon, Ryan
ST (3) - Ebner, Chung, Wilson

SPECIALISTS (4)
K (1) - Gostkowski
P (1) - Allen
LS (2) - Aiken, Ott

Arrington??

Gost has good speed but doesn't have the size for in-line blocking at TE. Filling out my pre-season roster feels a lot like filling out my NCAA bracket.

Brady_Moss said:

Arrington??

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You've still got the TE typo, unless you are suggesting something none of us could anticipate.

mgteich said:

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Seems like a reasonable start, although I'd dump Bequette, who peaked at Arkansas and never had much upside, and add Chris White or Josh Hull to the ST crew. In fact, I'd dump Green in favor of Ryan at CB and keep both White and Hull in the potential ST mix with Chung/Wilson/Ebner being the player who goes on speed dial when Browner is activated. Those are all players with realistic shots at the roster. Bequette is past that point.

Interesting in this projection we found a solution for TE in our own roster. That versatility and depth is a trademark of Belichick.

mgteich said:

The last few cuts depend on so many unforeseen possibilities. For now, I see these 60 as having a reasonable shot at a roster spot (at this early point), although obviously they won't all make the roster. Also, this roster is a base on which to judge remaining possible additions (TE, RB, FB, CB).

OFFENSE (29)
QB (3) - Brady, Garrapolo, Mallett
RB (5) - Ridley, Vereen, White, Bolden, Houston
FB (1) - Devlin
WR (5) - Edelman, Amendola, Dobson, Lafell, Thompkins
TE (3) - Gostkowski, Hooman, Williams
OL (10) - Solder, Mankins, Wendell, Connolly, Vollmer, Cannon, Stork, Fleming, Hilapio, Kline
ST (2) - Slater, Boyce

DEFENSE (27)
DE (7) - Jones, Ninkovich, Smith, Buchanan, Moore, Bequette, Armstead
DT (5) - Wilfork, Kelly, Easley, Siliga, Jones
LB (5) - Mayo, Hightower, Collins, Anderson, Beauharnais
CB (4) Revis, Arrington, Dennard, Browner (plus Green for 4 weeks)
S (3) - McCourty, Harmon, Ryan
ST (3) - Ebner, Chung, Wilson

SPECIALISTS
K (1) - Gostkowski
P (1) - Allen
LS (2) - Aiken, Ott

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I like it, I agree with much of it as my projection is very close to this as well.

betterthanthealternative said:

You've still got the TE typo, unless you are suggesting something none of us could anticipate.

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As of now, I think that Williams is more likely than any of the UDFA's to be the 3rd TE. He was considered a good prospect when we picked him up,

I am not predicting particular signings. I was looking at the roster we have. I certainly hope that we sign a veteran tight end.

I believe that BTTA is implying that instead of Gostkowski at TE, you meant Gronkowski.
As for the rest of your roster, I would add Jeremy Gallon at WR & Jemea Thomas at DB.
Both of them have excellent chances of making the top 60.

captain stone said:

I believe that BTTA is implying that instead of Gostkowski at TE, you meant Gronkowski.
As for the rest of your roster, I would add Jeremy Gallon at WR & Jemea Thomas at DB.
Both of them have excellent chances of making the top 60.

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I agree that Thomas and Gallon have excellent chances of making the top 60. I just don't think that they are among the 60 most likely to make the 53 man squad.

After all, at least 7 of those I listed will not make the final 53 man roster. It would be more of another player pushes them out (perhaps Gallon or Thomas) or (more likely) if we add free agents who make the 53 man squad.

The funny thing is that we will be doing these roster speculations right up until labor day and we will STILL be surprised when the final list gets turned in.

Next to Mock Drafts its my favorite thing to read in the off season.

mgteich said:

The last few cuts depend on so many unforeseen possibilities. For now, I see these 60 as having a reasonable shot at a roster spot (at this early point), although obviously they won't all make the roster. Also, this roster is a base on which to judge remaining possible additions (TE, RB, FB, CB).

OFFENSE (29)
QB (3) - Brady, Garrapolo, Mallett
RB (5) - Ridley, Vereen, White, Bolden, Houston
FB (1) - Devlin
WR (5) - Edelman, Amendola, Dobson, Lafell, Thompkins
TE (3) - Gronkowski, Hooman, Williams
OL (10) - Solder, Mankins, Wendell, Connolly, Vollmer, Cannon, Stork, Fleming, Hilapio, Kline
ST (2) - Slater, Boyce

DEFENSE (27)
DE (7) - Jones, Ninkovich, Smith, Buchanan, Moore, Bequette, Armstead
DT (5) - Wilfork, Kelly, Easley, Siliga, Jones
LB (5) - Mayo, Hightower, Collins, Anderson, Beauharnais
CB (4) Revis, Arrington, Dennard, Browner (plus Green for 4 weeks)
S (3) - McCourty, Harmon, Ryan
ST (3) - Ebner, Chung, Wilson

SPECIALISTS (4)
K (1) - Gostkowski
P (1) - Allen
LS (2) - Aiken, Ott

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There's got to be a statute of limitations on whatever info Bequette has about BB.

mgteich said:

As of now, I think that Williams is more likely than any of the UDFA's to be the 3rd TE. He was considered a good prospect when we picked him up,

I am not predicting particular signings. I was looking at the roster we have. I certainly hope that we sign a veteran tight end.

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This is where I think a surprise may happen. Early prediction is Jones makes it and becomes a red zone target. A 6-8 275 lb former basketballer with a 37 inch vert. He's intriguing to say the least. Since he's not a draft pick I think he could go directly to the PS instead of trying to clear waivers. Am I correct with that? I forget the rules.

Anyway the 53 is easier to pick than trying to pick the PS guys as well. We usually scab somebody off the waiver wire and someone scabs 1 or 2 of our guys. I hope we keep Jones if Gronk isn't ready and winds up PUPed.

Wow, mg... isn't it a little premature to declare Boyce and Chung as pure ST options? Either one of them could still be competitive at their nominal positions. Seems unfair to give up on them so soon.

rookBoston said:

Wow, mg... isn't it a little premature to declare Boyce and Chung as pure ST options? Either one of them could still be competitive at their nominal positions. Seems unfair to give up on them so soon.

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The #5 wide receiver IS a special team position. I see little likelihood that Boyce (or any that he is competing with) will be one of the top 4 WR's barring injuries. I think that Boyce makes the roster as a kick returner who can also be an emergency (#5) wide receiver. I think that this is not only fair, but makes him an almost lock.

With regard to safety, it would be extremely disappointing for McCourty, Harmon and Ryan to not be the top three safeties. The #4 and #5 safety positions are for special teamers, one of which needs to be able to actually play the position. Again, this in not a knock on Chung and WIlson. Some would think that they have a leg up on the special teams positions because of their ability to play safety. To put it another way, if they are both close to Ebner in special teams play, they could BOTH make the team, with Ebner being cut.

BOTTOM LINE
I am NOT down on Boyce. I think that he is an almost lock.
I am NOT down on Chung and Wilson. I expect 1-2 of them to make the 53 man roster.

OhExaulted1 said:

Since he's not a draft pick I think he could go directly to the PS instead of trying to clear waivers. Am I correct with that? I forget the rules.

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I think you made that up in your head. UDFA's are simply lower profile (at least the ones who aren't 6-8, 275 with a 38-inch vertical) and are easier to stash on the practice squad. However, any player cut from the active roster (75 or 53-man), whether FA or draft pick, has to clear waivers before being placed on the practice squad, and anybody on the practice squad can be signed to another team's active roster at any time.

pencilneckgeek said:

I think you made that up in your head. UDFA's are simply lower profile (at least the ones who aren't 6-8, 275 with a 38-inch vertical) and are easier to stash on the practice squad. However, any player cut from the active roster (75 or 53-man), whether FA or draft pick, has to clear waivers before being placed on the practice squad, and anybody on the practice squad can be signed to another team's active roster at any time.

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I didn't make it up in my head, I just couldn't remember offhand if there was a difference. I appreciate the clarification which is all I was looking for. And, yes, I too doubt Jones would clear waivers. Unfortunately when it comes to NE, I think teams scrutinize our cuts a little more closely then say, the Jaguars. The price of success.

Deus Irae said:

There's got to be a statute of limitations on whatever info Bequette has about BB.

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I think that same info has been passed down from Eric Alexander.