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There has been much discussion over the last few months by many people stating the opinion that the Patriots need to add a wide receiver to the current roster for the 2011 season. Specifically the terms "deep threat" or "speed receiver" are often used to describe this player that Pats fans covet.
Last year the Patriots went typically with five receivers on their 53-man roster and four on their game day 45-man roster: Wes Welker, Julian Edelman, Brandon Tate, Deion Branch, plus an inactive Taylor Price. Yes, I know Matt Slater is listed as a WR also, but the reality is that his roster spot is a special teams player, not a receiver.
And yes, I do realize that it is way too early to make such a determination as that is what training camp is for, and often times an injury makes the decision much easier; however as fans we do get the luxury of debating these topics even without up close observation.
Assuming the Patriots were to obtain another receiver once free agency begins and trades can be made, then which one of the above would you have the Patriots cutting or trading to make room for this addition?
Last year the Patriots went typically with five receivers on their 53-man roster and four on their game day 45-man roster: Wes Welker, Julian Edelman, Brandon Tate, Deion Branch, plus an inactive Taylor Price. Yes, I know Matt Slater is listed as a WR also, but the reality is that his roster spot is a special teams player, not a receiver.
And yes, I do realize that it is way too early to make such a determination as that is what training camp is for, and often times an injury makes the decision much easier; however as fans we do get the luxury of debating these topics even without up close observation.
Assuming the Patriots were to obtain another receiver once free agency begins and trades can be made, then which one of the above would you have the Patriots cutting or trading to make room for this addition?
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