I agree - he will be a guy that sticks around and does his work because that is what Belichick will want him to do. Belichick is in control and there is no disputing that.
And like Bruschi said yesterday, he will be treated like Ventrone and guys that bounce on and off of the roster.
He is on the double secret probation roster aka the Shadow Roster unless someone picks him up off of waivers, which is doubtful based on the tape.
I think you are on to something.
The roster slot is a good argument. It's not like a #3 QB would see the field during games this season anyway and roster spots on the Pats are premium.
As far as someone picking Tim up assumes Tim would go, regardless of Tim's tape being good or bad. It's not like Tim NEEDS a job.