Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection 1.0

[ctpatsfan77]

Additions to the roster between now and opening day notwithstanding, this looks like the most reasonable projection I've seen.

I agree for the most part, although I'd cut Beauharnais to keep Ebner.

 

[belichick010405]

I am not going to be surprised if and when Aiken is cut because I am fully expecting Tebow to compete for the role as long snapper as well as the emergency QB spot in addition to a backup H-Back/tight end spot.

 

[Bruins29]

I am fully expecting Tebow to compete for the role as long snapper.

When has he ever been a long snapper?

 

[DocHoliday]

When has he ever been a long snapper?

I agree. It's every coaches wild dream to replace the LS with a useful player who does something else, but there's a reason nobody's been successful at it.

LS are really good at what they do.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I agree. It's every coaches wild dream to replace the LS with a useful player who does something else, but there's a reason nobody's been successful at it.

LS are really good at what they do.

And despite having several players who can LS in an emergency, BB has felt it worth devoting a full roster spot every season since 2000.

 

[Ring 6]

I agree. It's every coaches wild dream to replace the LS with a useful player who does something else, but there's a reason nobody's been successful at it.

LS are really good at what they do.

There is another facet to this too. The other thing they would do is OL, TE, LB.
Those positions are very susceptible to finger, hand, arm and shoulder injuries.
A long snapper with an injured arm is a big problem and could easily lose you a game.

 

[jmt57]

Another media roster projection, this one from Nick Underhill; he has Cunningham, Gregory and Edelman among those being cut.

New England Patriots 53-man roster projection 2.0 | masslive.com

Quarterback (3): Tom Brady, Ryan Mallett, Tim Tebow

Running back (4): Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen, Brandon Bolden, Leon Washington
Out: LaGarrette Blount

Wide receiver (6): Danny Amendola, Michael Jenkins, Aaron Dobson, Josh Boyce, Matthew Slater, Donald Jones
Out: Julian Edelman, Kenbrell Thompkins, Kamar Aiken, Lavelle Hawkins, Mark Harrison

Tight end (5): Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Zach Sudefled, Jake Ballard, Michael Hoomanawanui
Out: Daniel Fells, Brandon Ford

Offensive tackle (4): Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Marcus Cannon, Will Svitek
Out: Markus Zusevics, Elvis Fisher, Kevin Haslam, R.J. Mattes

Center/guard (4): Logan Mankins, Dan Connolly, Ryan Wendell, Nick McDonald
Out: Josh Kline, Matt Stankiewitch, Chris McDonald

Defensive tackle (4): Vince Wilfork, Tommy Kelly, Armond Armstead, Marcus Forston
Out: Cory Grissom, Joe Vellano

Defensive end (5): Chandler Jones, Rob Ninkovich, Justin Francis, Michael Buchanan, Jake Bequette
Out: Jermaine Cunningham, Jason Vega

Linebacker (6): Jerod Mayo, Dont'a Hightower, Brandon Spikes, Jamie Collins, Dane Fletcher, Steve Beauharnais
Out: Mike Rivera, Jeff Tarpinian, Marcus Benard, Niko Koutouvides, A.J. Edds

Cornerback (5): Aqib Talib, Alfonzo Dennard, Kyle Arrington, Ras-I Dowling, Logan Ryan
Out: Marquice Cole, Brandon Jones, Stephon Morris

Safety (4): Devin McCourty, Adrian Wilson, Tavon Wilson, Duron Harmon
Out: Steve Gregory, Nate Ebner, Kanorris Davis

Specialists (3): Stephen Gostkowki, Zoltan Mesko, Danny Aiken
Out: Ryan Allen, Mike Zupancic
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