Dennard to IR, Boyce to 53

Uncle Rico said:

So Boyce starts, plays brilliantly, then what?

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Actually, it's a natural. He's the Amendola replacement. Next year.

Good for him. He was a mess in the preseason, so simply being active is a sign of major progress.

patsinthesnow said:

That would be dissapointing, but I could see it happening.

Knock on wood, Revis/Browner/Arrington is our CB trio for years to come. After that though, Ryan really hasn't shown he can be a NFL man CB and Butler is a D2 UDFA. We could improve depth for next year, although it's not a top priority.

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Disappointing that Ryan or Dennard haven't stepped up this year -- the 'developing a legit cb' slump continues.

I'm very happy with Arrington as the #3 guy now though, so hopefully we do keep Revis/Browner/Arrington together for 2-3 years.

voluntarysaftey said:

the 'developing a legit cb' slump continues.

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I wonder how they would have done starting outside. Maybe they just aren't good at playing inside.

Clearly the deepest roster spot on the team. No problem to the team in the playoffs.
Too bad for him. He still offers some depth for the future. Could grow into the slot role over time.

Deus Irae said:

Starting to feel a little Brandon Spikesish...

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Would not be surprised if he has played his last game as a Patriot. Maybe Boyce can channel his inner Fred Coleman.

I'm sure we will see the return of a cretain d back back to the practice squad

ChrisR2223 said:

I'm sure we will see the return of a cretain d back back to the practice squad

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If you mean Swanson, he's already back.

BelichickFan said:

Michael Giardi ‏@MikeGiardi 23m23 minutes ago
Spoke to several DBs about Boyce's progression on practice squad. Said he's given them a great look and has clearly improved route running

I still have hope for Boyce. We also released Cam Henderson from PS and re-signed Dax Swanson, presumably for some CB depth in case of injury with Dennard gone.

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BB never ceases to amaze with his roster moves. Hated to lose KT last month but if Boyce whom I was not high on, has really grokked the offense he is a different type of WR than the others. Make it so!

ChrisR2223 said:

I'm sure we will see the return of a cretain d back back to the practice squad

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Hey, Dax Swanson is no cretin!

Oswlek said:

Good for him. He was a mess in the preseason, so simply being active is a sign of major progress.

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I would really like to think that. Honestly, I would. But isn't it more likely we've simply lost a better player to IR?

I think that make Boyce just the smartest and best WR in a room full of...well....you know.

Raymond said:

I would really like to think that. Honestly, I would. But isn't it more likely we've simply lost a better player to IR?

I think that make Boyce just the smartest and best WR in a room full of...well....you know.

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Sure, but if Boyce is the same guy as he was in August and still was promoted that is a serious indictment on the rest of the practice squad.

Raymond said:

I would really like to think that. Honestly, I would. But isn't it more likely we've simply lost a better player to IR?

I think that make Boyce just the smartest and best WR in a room full of...well....you know.

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It means that Edelman and/or LaFell is likely to sit. That's about all it means for certain. Everything else is just reading tea leaves.

BB always manages the bottom of his roster this way. Dennard was probably going to miss at least a few weeks & they needed a WR tomorrow. This speaks louder that Edelman/Lafell won't play much, if at all & Dennard wasn't in the Pats plans; so the move became a good excuse.

Edit: Just saw post above.

Deus Irae said:

It means that Edelman and/or LaFell is likely to sit. That's about all it means for certain. Everything else is just reading tea leaves.

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Lord god in heaven. If Gronk is held out too it will look like preseason game 4 with a smaller roster.

Definitely didn't expect this to happen. Speaks to our depth at CB, also I guess Arrington is mostly ok now.

Am carefully excited about Boyce. I hope he can use this chance and surprise everyone with some meaningful plays.

Raymond said:

Lord god in heaven. If Gronk is held out too it will look like preseason game 4 with a smaller roster.

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That's exactly what it'll be... Bills have top roster talent out too. Dareus and Gilmore...

Darius is a huge loss for the bills.

I am hoping Boyce plays really well.

dales804 said:

Perhaps he tore his hamstring in practice yesterday?

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Perhaps they made it up.

dales804 said:

Strange year for him; goes from two interceptions in the divisional round and starting in the AFCCG to barely playing this year, struggling some and now ends on IR.

Hope he comes back strong next year.

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Was hurt. Came back. Got passed on the depth chart by a similar player who plays STs. Couldn't adjust to slot DB.

With one year left on his deal, seriously doubt he'll be back. Ala Ellis Hobbs III.

Brady6 said:

It is nice to see Boyce earn his way back onto the roster. He can stretch the field.

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Now he just needs to catch the ball.