Patriots release Kevin O'Connell

[italia44]

KOC RELEASED per Mike Reiss

 

[efin98]

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Patriots make change at QB, tell O'Connell he's released - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com

Can't believe they actually did it...thought they might milk the battle for backup until the last possible moment.

 

[Deus Irae]

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Somewhere in New England, a man named Hoyer is breathing a bit more easily for the moment.

 

[efin98]

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Somewhere in New England, a man named Hoyer is breathing a bit more easily for the moment.

Might need a tranquilizer dart to calm his celebration down...

 

[jan08]

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Is this the huge surprise that I'm thinking it is? 3rd Round pick and dumped the next year

 

[italia44]

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hope this isn't about brady's shoulder......if it is,I'm getting Jay Feeley vibes.

 

[efin98]

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does he have any practice squad eligibility in case he actually might still be around after all the cuts and in case nobody is interested?

 

[Frezo]

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Presto! Instant roster spot. I'm not sure it's Hoyer's either.

 

[PYPER]

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Yeah, its an unprecedented move in the Belichick era. Cutting a 3rd rounder in year two, I mean. I wonder if they've got anybody on their radar. Thigpen?

 

[Deus Irae]

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Yeah, its an unprecedented move in the Belichick era. Cutting a 3rd rounder in year two, I mean. I wonder if they've got anybody on their radar. Thigpen?

Not if Belichick is sober.

 

[matt9071]

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So a rookie and a Jag beat Koc our 3rd round draft pick. Dang it we've got to draft better.

 

[mayoclinic]

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Is this the huge surprise that I'm thinking it is? 3rd Round pick and dumped the next year

Yes, it is. I thought he looked absolutely terrible, but I'm shocked they didn't give him another year. I wonder if there is something behind the scenes (attitude or off-field) in addition to his performance. BB was more patient with Cassel and Gutierrez, so I wonder if KOC had some specific issue that made the team lose patience and give up on him early.

I'm shocked.

 

[BelizePats]

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Wow! I did not see that coming, even after his poor showing on Friday night.
And it was a very poor performance.
A 3rd round pick with all the physical tools and two rookie camp/training camps under his belt.
Colour me surprised.

 

[Boston Jay]

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I guess I'm more shocked because he was a 3rd round pick. I thought he'd get another year.

 

[Armchair Quarterback]

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Very surprised but not shocked, he has played terrible this year. Can't say that Hoyer or Walter have done anything worty of a roster spot either. Maybe a veteran is coming in?

 

[GullyFoyle]

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hope this isn't about brady's shoulder......if it is,I'm getting Jay Feeley vibes.

This is all about KOC

 

[bostonia3333]

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Would love to get AJ Feeley in here.

 

[Deus Irae]

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Yes, it is. I thought he looked absolutely terrible, but I'm shocked they didn't give him another year. I wonder if there is something behind the scenes (attitude or off-field) in addition to his performance. BB was more patient with Cassel and Gutierrez, so I wonder if KOC had some specific issue that made the team lose patience and give up on him early.

I'm shocked.

That's what I'm wondering. I had him down as playing poorly:

Cassel was struggling while running with the #1s and #2s (people may want to look back at the O-line in particular) against the opponents #1s, and he was playing as the team's #1 QB since Brady wasn't playing. O'Connell is struggling with everything and against everyone, and his mechanics are breaking down. I agree with the idea that the kid needs more time. We knew he was raw when he was drafted. However, I can't equate his situation this year with Cassel's last season.

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/10/265324-according-smile-his-face.html#post1476438

but I figured he'd get the year to work it out.

 

[Scouse Patriot]

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You know, if you pronounce the title of this thread it had me a little unsure wether to click it or not

Not sure if I'm surprised or not really. I am thinking he must have stunk to be released though as I thought he would have been in three (if we are to carry three) atleast looking at the guys we've got behind Tom.

 

[italia44]

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.......think for a moment......this may not be about KOC.If it's Brady,then they're looking for a number ONE QB,not a back-up.
If so,I'm thinking Jay Feeley or Jeff Garcia.