Final round of roster cuts for Patriots

Mike Petraglia ‏@Trags 2m2 minutes ago
Great job and perspective from @NEPD_Loyko on McClain cut and Wayne. Wayne only gtd $450,000 of $2.3 million if not here Wk 1

Mark Daniels ‏@MarkDanielsPJ 19s19 seconds ago
Patriots have released Jonas Gray, per source.


Biggest surprise cut I think we'll see. With Gray out Lewis has looked like the best runner on the roster IMO, I surely don't want to see Bolden carrying the rock against the Steelers.

Mark Daniels ‏@MarkDanielsPJ 17s18 seconds ago
Patriots have released Jonas Gray, per source.

What's Blount's guarantee deal with him being suspended for week one? Is he pro rated or does it guarantee in week 2?

Looks like Gray is gone. Attitude has to be his issue.

Gray released? Well damn...huh...

Chiuba E. Obele said:

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 28s28 seconds ago
Reggie Wayne got a $450,000 signing bonus less than two weeks ago. No way he'd get cut today. It would be a complete shocker.

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It makes no difference on the cap as he was a 1-year deal.

Time to turn Trent Richardson into a star!

Mark Daniels‏@MarkDanielsPJ
Patriots have released Jonas Gray, per source.

WHAT THE F.UCK!!!

So I guess Wayne will be cut too

I posted Gray in the potential "surprise cut" thread

I hate to say I was right. I really like the kid. Apparently Belichick doesn't at all.

Thought Gray would be our starter. Even drafted him on fantasy bench.

Stunned. I'm not sure Blount can be a 20 carry a game guy. Maybe Lewis becomes more than a 3 down back?

Not a cut — but:

Doug Kyed ‏@DougKyedNESN 10m10 minutes ago
A league source tells me the Patriots are calling teams, shopping around for a big-bodied receiver.

Froob said:

Gray released? Well damn...huh...

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I don't get this cut at all.

ctpatsfan77 said:

It makes no difference on the cap as he was a 1-year deal.

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It makes a difference if he doesn't last the season.

Yes! Glad they cut Gray. Never understood the obsession with him.

patsinthesnow said:

Thought Gray would be our starter. Even drafted him on fantasy bench.

Stunned. I'm not sure Blount can be a 20 carry a game guy. Maybe Lewis becomes more than a 3 down back?

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Give me a split between the two like the Giants had with Bradshaw and Jacobs back in 2008 I think. Very different styles, wear them down with Blount, let the tired guys try to catch Lewis/White.

patsinthesnow said:

Thought Gray would be our starter. Even drafted him on fantasy bench.

Stunned. I'm not sure Blount can be a 20 carry a game guy. Maybe Lewis becomes more than a 3 down back?

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I'm the same boat. I thought he would at least start against the burgh

With Gray, there has to be stuff behind closed doors. He may not be Beastmode, but you would think he was number one for Pitt...he may be a douchebag. Total guess though

While losing Gray is disappointing, a running back like that is kinda dime a dozen. Unless you have someone real special like AD or Bell, as long as your o line is good you should do pretty well unless you have Trent Richardson. Whether it's Jonas Gray or Mike Cloud it doesn't matter that much. Wouldn't be surprised to see Gray make it back here if injuries arise.