Zappe is back as QB2 Corral on Reserve/Left Squad list

[Mack Herron]

I thought of this too and then laughed, but…

I can kind of.. sort of… see a way where this is a response to the last-minute rule change from the NFL. “Oh we can’t have a PS QB be our number 2 and our guy on the 53 be our emergency freebie number 3? Well, we’ll just make one guy ‘exempt’ and then have the other guy take his temporary roster spot until he’s ready…”

That said, Corral being exempt means he won’t be practicing so I really doubt this is the case, but it’s so bizarre that it makes me suspicious lol

Zappe was signed to the 53 so the roster spot is gone for now.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

 

[turkeyneck]

The Reagor thread went off into a discussion of Boston sports head cases. Should Corral be added to it?

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Imagine if Zappe got claimed? Joe Flacco would be QB2 at this point. Not really sure what BB is doing here.

 

[n6249c]

I don’t know what is going on at this point. Did he flake out which led to him getting cut or did he get cut and flake out?

I’m guessing he had a couple of days to see what being a Patriot means, and after those practices he is taking some time off to contemplate his future. In other words he’s figuring out whether he really wants to be an NFL QB. And like retirement that question is answered by the fact that you asked it.

 

[RIpats88]

So much for all the talk that Bill made this move because he's a genius

 

[sb1]

Imagine if Zappe got claimed? Joe Flacco would be QB2 at this point. Not really sure what BB is doing here.

Not sure there’s much of a difference between them tbh.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Patriots place Matt Corral on rarely used list, left team without notice, according to report

 

[Bill Lee]

So to summarize, Patriots cut their backup qb, signed a new backup qb who quit the team after 9 days, all right before opening game of season.

Such a drama queen. The Patriots waived their backup qb, resigned him a day later, signed a developmental QB who may or may not be with the team very much longer.

Are the Patriots becoming the Jets and the Jets becoming the Patriots?

You are really outdoing yourself with takes today.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

There are a few different balls in play as part of the bigger picture effort to improve the QB depth. Zappe was always going the be QB2 this week, cutting him and moving him to the PS gave some flexibility to move other players to the IR and kick the tires on other QB's. The league rule change forced the move to add him to the 53 now. At face value Corral did not prove to be ready for QB2 any time soon, he is probably done with the Pats. This not the last transaction involving QB that we will see this year.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Can a player refuse a waiver claim?

A player that is claimed on release waivers has the option of rejecting that claim and instead exploring the free-agent market. Release waivers are often requested after a player's contract is designated for assignment or in cases when a veteran player would otherwise refuse an outright assignment.

That quote is from MLB.com. The Patriots play in the NFL. There is a difference between the NFL and MLB. Kind of confusing since both have three letters. Get hammered on Saturday night every week?

Release Waivers | Glossary | MLB.com

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

www.mlb.com

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Are the Patriots becoming the Jets and the Jets becoming the Patriots?

This is a very insightful and intelligent post. How do you keep coming up with such intriguing discernments? Very perceptive.

 

[venecol]

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I don’t know what is going on at this point. Did he flake out which led to him getting cut or did he get cut and flake out?

No-one knows what is going on, or those that do know are not saying anything. Matt has been open about his struggle with depression so most of us are assuming that he did not show up on Friday as he is dealing with his mental health issues.

Matt Corral offers candid thoughts on depression, his Sugar Bowl injury and the NFL Draft

Matt Corral opens up ahead of the NFL Draft.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[mike_usagisan]

There was a report they were thinking of trading for Case Keenum. If things really go squirrely, keep an eye out for a trade like that.

 

[Dingleberry]

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Holy deep throat!

You have been gone for quite a while, so allow me to educate you. This is not the Diego ***ot thread.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

There was a report they were thinking of trading for Case Keenum. If things really go squirrely, keep an eye out for a trade like that.

Probably the case, but I would prefer to work with Zappe if possible. I read that Colt McCoy has a injury issue so is not really an option.

 

[Kasmir]

Are the Patriots becoming the Jets and the Jets becoming the Patriots?

Change your name to Curtis Martin and join them.

 

[mike_usagisan]

Probably the case, but I would prefer to work with Zappe if possible. I read that Colt McCoy has an injury issue so is not really an option.

I think they prefer Zappe, too. But if there’s a serious injury and they need another QB, that seems like a route they’d go down after Zappe.

 

[venecol]

Maybe BB told Corral after THU practice he was going to be IR'd. Corral thought "pinche gringo," and was a no show on FRI. Probably already back in Cali eating tacos.