pencilneckgeek
Rotational Player and Threatening Starter's Job
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I like the distinction between who has earned a spot and who will get one, Fencer. There are always roster management decisions at the back end of the roster that find us fans scratching our heads.
It seems that, this year, there are a few considerations that might lead to such a decision:
The impending loss of three running backs in free agency. Finch could land a job in place of Ridley or Bolden or in place of some other well-stocked position.
The injury situation at DT. Every DT of note except Vellano is injured or coming off a major injury. This could lead to an unfortunate IR designation, to Vellano beating out a better player, or to an extra DT on the roster and a corresponding cut elsewhere.
Salary issues often seem to play a role here, too. The Pats' value philosophy might find Belichick deciding that Connolly is not worth $2M more per year than Wendell. I really hope this doesn't happen, but it wouldn't be unprecedented.
It seems that, this year, there are a few considerations that might lead to such a decision:
The impending loss of three running backs in free agency. Finch could land a job in place of Ridley or Bolden or in place of some other well-stocked position.
The injury situation at DT. Every DT of note except Vellano is injured or coming off a major injury. This could lead to an unfortunate IR designation, to Vellano beating out a better player, or to an extra DT on the roster and a corresponding cut elsewhere.
Salary issues often seem to play a role here, too. The Pats' value philosophy might find Belichick deciding that Connolly is not worth $2M more per year than Wendell. I really hope this doesn't happen, but it wouldn't be unprecedented.