REPORT: Patriots WR Brian Tyms 2015 Season May Be Over

Howe: Tyms has a serious injury


@jeffphowe: Brian Tyms dealing with serious injury http://t.co/kLsDuwAB1A

Patriots wide receiver Brian Tyms just had his best stretch of training camp, but it all came crashing to a halt in West Virginia.

Tyms suffered an injury that was described as "not good." A trip to injured reserve sounds like a possibility.

The details still remain foggy, but it's a brutal blow for Tyms, who caught five passes from Tom Brady during practice Saturday and Monday. He rebounded well after a slow start to camp that only featured one catch from Brady through 10 practices, largely due to a shoulder injury that sidelined him for about a week.

@DougKyedNESN: Also hearing prognosis doesn't sound positive. Seems like IR is possible. https://t.co/W8gOtfFBYU


Tough break. WR group appears set:


Edelman
Lafell
Amendola
Gibson
Dobson

PS: Harper

I Still have some faith in Boyce

ChrisR2223 said:

I Still have some faith in Boyce

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I don't

ChrisR2223 said:

I Still have some faith in Boyce

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Why?

ChrisR2223 said:

I Still have some faith in Boyce

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That must be a lonely place.

Is there a second, better Boyce on the roster?

The Qbs constantly targeted him on the field, they must have faith he can get it done or he wouldnt of been given so many oppurtunities.
Also he was the scout receiver in mimicking players such as TY Hilton and Torrey Smith.
Hes been given offseason and practice awards.
Why he doesnt put it all together because he seems to have a good head and athletic ability.
Its really a conundrum I wouldnt be shocked if he explodes before the season starts and strings together good series.
Thats what he needs to do string together play after play then let his god given ability do the rest.
I feel he would thrive with a Flacco or Matt Ryan who can hit The deep ball.
We will see but I believe he puts it together over the next few preseason contests.

patman12 said:

Is there a second, better Boyce on the roster?

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Dobson?

The way Dobson's being treated, he seems to be a lock. So the 5th spot is a battle between Gibson, Boyce and Harper, it seems. Gibson seems most likely to make it.

ChrisR2223 said:

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Faith is about all you can have for Boyce, because there's no evidence that he can put it together in a game.

Ross12 said:

The way Dobson's being treated, he seems to be a lock. So the 5th spot is a battle between Gibson, Boyce and Harper, it seems. Gibson seems most likely to make it.

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Who's your pick for the 5th spot? I'm leaning towards Gibson at this point (being a vet gives him an edge) but Harper has a lot of potential

Gibson (from limited time) seems like a decent fit and a solid player overall. Whats up with Dobson and his injury though? Might need to revisit Reggie Wayne or somebody being that LaFell is still hurt too. At this rate, Chris Harper may be on the regular roster

Chiuba E. Obele said:

Who's your pick for the 5th spot? I'm leaning towards Gibson at this point (being a vet gives him an edge) but Harper has a lot of potential

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Unless Boyce puts it all together real soon....I also think Gibson wins out. His vet experience and productivity seems like he's the one. In his five years he is a 50% starter with between 30-50 catches every year and yardage from 400-700 yards.

If he can get this offense down pat......getting balls from Brady would have to improve his stats for sure.

I wonder if he is a decent blocker?

It's not inconceivable that they carry 6 WRs, although Slater sort of falls into that role even though he's a special teams ace

Sucks for him. Tyms has all the tools to be great depth player. Boyce is out imo. Think it's down to Gibson vs Harper and should we choose experience over potential? Harper looked solid in last week's game and he is way younger than Gibson.

I will still bang the trade for Justin Hunter drum and hire Moss to mentor him.

Fire away

ChrisR2223 said:

I Still have some faith in Boyce

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you caught a lot of flak for that comment.

the fact you caught it makes you a better choice at receiver than Boyce.

resdubwhite said:

you caught a lot of flak for that comment.

the fact you caught it makes you a better choice at receiver than Boyce.

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Damn..lol

Chiuba E. Obele said:

Who's your pick for the 5th spot? I'm leaning towards Gibson at this point (being a vet gives him an edge) but Harper has a lot of potential

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Gibson. Veteran experience, seems to be pretty solid. Probably all you could ask for from your fifth receiver. I love Harper though and pray the team manages to get him on the practice squad... I think he could be very solid within a year or two.