DT Anthony Johnson released

[reflexblue]

Bit concerned about Hughes. He was never any good without Molly Ringwald.

I heard he hung around mcdonalds to get his ideas.

 

[long distance]

This could be pretty spot on summary from Rich Hill:

Hughes joins a beefy rotation with Malcom Brown, Alan Branch, and Vincent Valentine as the Patriots gear up to stop the rushing attacks of the Bills (twice), Browns, Bengals, and Steelers all before the bye week.

Anthony Johnson turned heads for his performance during the preseason, but he was unable to sustain that level of production during the regular season. The fact that Jabaal Sheard, Trey Flowers, and Chris Long can play the same sub-rusher role, and the eventual return of Rob Ninkovich meant that Johnson’s time was coming towards a close.


I also thought Johnson's energy was missed vs Miami. But the reality is Trey Flowers really stepped up.

I guess they wanted 4 big guys all along and after releasing Knighton and Kuhn - Hughes looked like the opportunity.

My first thought upon the news was Hicks as well. A smaller version though.
They did went one after another (87, 89) in 2012 draft. If only it turns out like last year!


EDIT: There is a reasonable chance Johnson comes back to PS. Id really like that.
Most prefer bigger bodies upfront.
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[RobertWeathers]

They typically go with 4 fatties so this is not a surprise

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Bit concerned about Hughes. He was never any good without Molly Ringwald.

So, you never saw Uncle Buck (1989) - IMDb

 

[Triumph]

The Pats current DT's appear to be either space eaters or nascar types who are shuffled inside as needed. Johnson is a space eater type who might simply be a better fit with this present roster makeup?

Spot on assessment.

Good work.

 

[long distance]

+ exact same measurables as Malcolm Brown

EDIT: long arms .. reaching for LeSean McCoy ..

 

[PScottman]

Hughes might just be a shot at another turnaround project for BB. He sure won't be wanting for familiar faces here in NE

Time to first conspiracy post that BB is going to trade the entire Pats roster for the Browns' to 1) show his coaching prowess and 2) get back at the city for not getting behind him as Head Coach - about 48 minutes or so.

 

[Galeb]

People like me around here....I'm a swell guy.

Does Barry Manilow know your raid his wardrobe?

 

[RobertWeathers]

Does Barry Manilow know your raid his wardrobe?

Careful now...

 

[TheFlyingWedge]

Has PS eligibility with spot open if he clears waivers.

It would be surprising if he doesn't get snatched up by some crappy team.

 

[TheFlyingWedge]

I think Flower's inside play makes Johnson expendable. I am more concerned that this might mean they will sign a QB .... thereby meaning they have health concerns with Jimmy and Brissett.

Good call on Flowers. He's been playing all over the place and looking good out there.

 

[Ivan]

That sucks, thought he was great find.

 

[Ivan]

How about you start with the guys that haven't contributed anything like Roberts/Harbor.

Thank god you never know WTF you are talking about. If you did they would have been the worst team in football since Belichick took over.

 

[Ivan]

I think Flower's inside play makes Johnson expendable. I am more concerned that this might mean they will sign a QB .... thereby meaning they have health concerns with Jimmy and Brissett.

I like the kid and wish they didn't cut him but the bullsh.t knee jerk "WTF Belichick" garbage always makes me laugh. Like anyone outside the Patriots has a better idea of what they need to do? Give me a f.cking break.

 

[Family]

Perhaps Belichick wants to keep Johnson on the practice squad and felt he had a better chance of passing wavers if he were cut this week instead on next.

Next week you have to cut somebody. This week you're gone because you can't make the team.

 

[meatface]

This just makes me wonder who will be cut when nink and Brady come back. Also are they eligible October 10th or later in the week?

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[Mack Herron]

Looks like no plans to save a PS spot for Johnson.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Doesnt mean they wont cut someone else to bring him on

 

[Mack Herron]

Doesnt mean they wont cut someone else to bring him on

Possibly, if they value Brown more than another PS player. But if they do, it is curious that they waited more than 3 weeks before signing Brown (released 9/3).

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Well Street did recently get poached by the Colts