RB Jonas Gray and OL Chris Barker added to roster for Jets game

Doug Kyed ‏@DougKyedNESN 10m10 minutes ago
I can confirm @MikeReiss and @RapSheet reports that Jonas Gray and Chris Barker will be signed to the Patriots' active roster tonight.

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Gray looked strong in pre-season. I take this as a good sign for Stork or Connolly suiting up (otherwise only 6 OL).

GRAY TIME!

All aboard the beast express!

(crosses fingers)

Mack Herron said:

Gray looked strong in pre-season. I take this as a good sign for Stork or Connolly suiting up (otherwise only 6 OL).

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We have 6 OL + Barker I believe.

Figured Barker and either Gray or LB Fleming would be the promotes. Now we know.

BelichickFan said:

We have 6 OL + Barker I believe.

Figured Barker and either Gray or LB Fleming would be the promotes. Now we know.

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Of course, thanks.

I'm not expecting the second coming of Frank Gore but I sincerely think Jonas Gray can be a physical runner and get some tough yards when needed.

Much as I would love to see Gray out there i doubt he sees the field unless they have more backs go down. hard to imagine he will be a part of the game plan when he was only activated today.

Ivan said:

Much as I would love to see Gray out there i doubt he sees the field unless they have more backs go down. hard to imagine he will be a part of the game plan when he was only activated today.

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He was on the PS so he has been practicing every day with everyone else, so he is certainly ready.

Ivan said:

Much as I would love to see Gray out there i doubt he sees the field unless they have more backs go down. hard to imagine he will be a part of the game plan when he was only activated today.

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I have no idea how much he'll play but when he was activated is irrelevant, I'm sure they - and he - knew Sunday night.

Wait, does this mean that Browner is not activated?

mosi said:

Wait, does this mean that Browner is not activated?

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Browner is already on the roster, so he does not need to be "activated." We still need to see inactives prior to kick off.

Ivan said:

Much as I would love to see Gray out there i doubt he sees the field unless they have more backs go down. hard to imagine he will be a part of the game plan when he was only activated today.

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Mike Reiss @MikeReiss · 1m1 minute ago
Don't think Pats would have promoted RB Jonas Gray if he wasn't going to play, but would project Brandon Bolden to still see more touches.

Ivan said:

Much as I would love to see Gray out there i doubt he sees the field unless they have more backs go down. hard to imagine he will be a part of the game plan when he was only activated today.

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Jonas Gray was on the practice squad... which means he's been practicing with the team just as any other player would.

Hope you guys are right, i think he could help them tonight.

VrabelJr said:

Jonas Gray was on the practice squad... which means he's been practicing with the team just as any other player would.

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I always felt the PS guys were out there practicing but not getting the reps with the regulars that would get them into the gameplan.

Just hold the damn ball please.

Ivan said:

I always felt the PS guys were out there practicing but not getting the reps with the regulars that would get them into the gameplan.

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From what I've seen in TC, and especially on a BB type of team, PS players are on the same level as the regulars and prepare and execute as if they're going to be activated anytime. Plenty of PS players have won the practice player of the week award (black jersey).

Quite unlike the Jets where Vick got caught with his pants down when they suddenly decided to bench Geno.

Gray is the guy I expect to see carrying the ball when the Pats are up by 14 points in the second half. Hopefully, he gets the most touches.

Glad to see Vellano wasn't activated. That bodes well for Easley's health.

Ok, Gray and Barker have their spots accounted for:

Source: Patriots officially place LB Jerod Mayo & RB Stevan Ridley on IR to make room for promotions of OL Chris Barker & RB Jonas Gray.

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https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/522844501413351424

So we've got the 2 finger injuries who'll be inactive, and 4 more to choose.

Deus Irae said:

Ok, Gray and Barker have their spots accounted for:



https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/522844501413351424

So we've got the 2 finger injuries who'll be inactive, and 4 more to choose.

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Is it 4 or 5 more? Reversing direction from my original mistake, I'd say Connoly and Stork are out (thus Barker). Easley is hurt. Butler was inactive last week. Dobson would be my fifth.