patsox23
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.patsox23 said:IIRC, this is one of those players that Belichick singled out for high praise a few years ago. Given his terrific S/T's play and the fact that we could stand to bring in another vet WR, I think his release bears watching. Thoughts?
That was my first thought, what is his health status? A guy who has been a top ST player doesn't get cut this early unless there are health or work ethic problems. If he can pass a physical I can see BB bringing him in to compete, until then, he is a no-go.NE39 said:Bannister has been unable to stay healthy since his Pro Bowl appearance for ST in 2003. He has broken his collarbone three times in the same place since then.
I don't know what his current medical status is (he last broke it in the 3rd game last season), but an injury that re-occurs in the same manner three times is a concern.
NE39 said:Bannister has been unable to stay healthy since his Pro Bowl appearance for ST in 2003. He has broken his collarbone three times in the same place since then.
I don't know what his current medical status is (he last broke it in the 3rd game last season), but an injury that re-occurs in the same manner three times is a concern.
Why did I miss that whole heath deal...Absolutely...something must be amiss...Get the doctors on him quick to see!!Box_O_Rocks said:That was my first thought, what is his health status? A guy who has been a top ST player doesn't get cut this early unless there are health or work ethic problems. If he can pass a physical I can see BB bringing him in to compete, until then, he is a no-go.
Bill Belichick said:They are very good in the kicking game. I think they have in Alex Bannister probably as good of a player as I have ever coached against on special teams. This guy is really an exceptional player. Wherever he is on the field, whether he is rushing kicks, whether he is covering them, he is a big time player and a guy we are going to have to account for.