Patriots release Michael Matthews

[Pats726]

I think this is a gamble that they'll clear waivers.

Are they subject to waivers if released now?? I do not think so..

 

[pats1]

Are they subject to waivers if released now?? I do not think so..

No, veterans are not subject to waivers until tomorrow.

Matthews, however, since he only has 2 accrued seasons, IS subject to waivers TODAY (and yesterday, and before that)...

 

[patchick]

Which pick was that? The one for Matthews? Pretty sure it was conditional...

I thought so too. They've done a fair bit of that (e.g. P. Burgess), spending conditional picks on players for a look-see or stop-gap, then cutting them loose before the conditional pick locks in.

 

[Bostonian1962]

How many open roster spots does that give us now?

If I'm counting correctly, that makes open roster spots at 14.

 

[JSn]

If I'm counting correctly, that makes open roster spots at 14.

It's too early to be drinking that much, Bostonian...

 

[DaBruinz]

I thought so too. They've done a fair bit of that (e.g. P. Burgess), spending conditional picks on players for a look-see or stop-gap, then cutting them loose before the conditional pick locks in.

I think that Matthews played extremely well in his time with the Pats.. his blocking was definitely better than either Baker or Watson.

 

[pats1]

I thought so too. They've done a fair bit of that (e.g. P. Burgess), spending conditional picks on players for a look-see or stop-gap, then cutting them loose before the conditional pick locks in.

Matthews' pick was conditional, but its quite possible that him being on the roster for almost two months triggered the condition. Not sure though.

 

[pats1]

Gaper said Matthews won't be re-signed like TBC and Alexander, according to his agent:

More on Matthews' release - Extra Points - Boston.com

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

We've traded a 3rd for the Oakland Raiders.

WTF? We could have easily got the Raiders for a low 5th.

I can't believe Al Davis snookered us again.... this is worse than the Burgess trade!

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

how many TEs to we have now? I am suprised by this move.

 

[Jimke]

Which pick was that? The one for Matthews? Pretty sure it was conditional...

Hope you're right but it was probably a #7. As you have mentioned

before, we will get a couple of compensatory #7 picks.

 

[pats1]

how many TEs to we have now? I am suprised by this move.

Two - Watson and Baker.

 

[FalconHeavy]

BB is going bonkers without Pioli Man I never realized he was so trigger happy

 

[mcmurtry86]

Another draft pick thrown away on a useless player.

Yes because that conditional 7th rounder in 2011 represents a lot more value than a guy who has proven himself an adequate backup blocking TE in the NFL. Just because Matthews didn't work out (and he may be back at some point anyway) doesn't mean he wasn't more valuable than that pick.

As it stands, I doubt they give up the pick at this juncture so I'm not sure why you're complaining about it

 

[pencilneckgeek]

BB is going bonkers without Pioli Man I never realized he was so trigger happy

Really. It feels like Danny Ainge took over for a day.

 

[HEY BRO! WHAT UP?]

I'm glad they finally got rid of him. Pointless trade.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Really. It feels like Danny Ainge took over for a day.

No kidding. Chiarelli's been wheeling and dealing too lately..

 

[pats1]

Belichick just said in his press conference that Matthews' trade conditions were not met.

There was a funny exchange after that:

Question: "What's the contract thing going on with TBC?"
BB: "He was released and re-signed."
Question: "What will that allow you to do contract-wise."
BB: "Well, there's a lot of things going on with the contract, different things. I'm not even sure I understand them all."