The Initial 53 Man Roster

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from the pats insta page

 

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schooler not there... must be pup/ir/nfi designation

 

[JoeSixPat]

There's a bunch of guys who showed they have potential who are not making the intiial 53 man squad, but I think they're probably confident they'll be available to be re-signed to PS. There may be some other shoes to fall as other teams cut veterans, but I think even the vets are looking at getting signed for week 2 at this juncture so their contracts are not guaranteed.

To me the 53 man roster is all about who you think can and can't pass through waivers to the PS when it comes to younger guys or those with limited experience.

If it were me I'd pass on a 3rd QB, especially one drafted in the 7th round who would likely make it through to the PS. Though he could be someone moved later to make room for another available player when the cuts are finalized.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

To me the 53 man roster is all about who you think can and can't pass through waivers to the PS when it comes to younger guys or those with limited experience.

You think Woods, Canada, and Pettus would have been claimed?

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

If my math is correct, there are about 20 new faces from last year's roster, more on offense than defense.

 

[WinstonSmith]

Not a bad initial 53. It's seemsa bit more top heavy than usual (which can be a good thing if the injury gods favor the Patriots).

I'd like to see them add depth to edge and cb.

 

[Family]

To me the 53 man roster is all about who you think can and can't pass through waivers to the PS when it comes to younger guys or those with limited experience.

That's 95% of what it is.

 

[manxman2601]

Two things I'm hanging my hat on for this year compared to last.

1. The starting offense should be better, particularly the passing game.

2. The starting defense, save Chaisson and Hawkins, is identical.

However I do think the depth on both sides of the ball is worse.

 

[mgteich]

Not a bad initial 53. It's seemsa bit more top heavy than usual (which can be a good thing if the injury gods favor the Patriots).

I'd like to see them add depth to edge and cb.

I suspect that Vrabel was content with the competition he held for backup CB. Obviously, he'll sign an upgrade if he finds one at the right price (same as any position but QB), but I don't see it happening.

Our situation at EDGE is truly sad.
We are counting on Ponder to start.
Our backups (Jacas and Hutchins) don't belong on the field at this point.

 

[mgteich]

I'm sure that Vrabel is looking for more players. Who do y'all think are the first couple to be cut if we find new players?

 

[mgteich]

I think that the Offense is stronger than a couple of weeks ago, having added van Roten, Kiner and Rouse. Even adding Conley to the PS could be of value.

The Defense had many problems, literally depth in every group. The Defense needed depth at DL, ILB, EDGE, CB and S. All they got so far was a safety who probably can play some corner as needed.

 

[TheRainMaker]

The best news is that they are promoting the silver pants. That's a good sign this is their primary.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Two things I'm hanging my hat on for this year compared to last.

1. The starting offense should be better, particularly the passing game.

2. The starting defense, save Chaisson and Hawkins, is identical.

However I do think the depth on both sides of the ball is worse.

I agree with 1, fingers crossed we’re correct here. For 2, we’re also down Landry for now. I’m comfortable with Byard being able to replace Hawkins; hopefully Jones and Ponder will also be able to do so at the edge, but that’s more of a question mark.

On the depth question, I think you might be looking at last year from the playoff perspective and not from cutdown perspective. I think many people were very concerned with our depth coming out of preseason last year. Many of them managed to prove themselves when needed during the season. Given the staff did a very good job keeping the right players last year and coaching / scheming them up as needed, I’m expecting that they’ll be able to do the same this year. They clearly were concerned with RB3, S3, and OT3 or they wouldn’t have made those trades. And they wouldn’t have signed Van Rotan if they weren’t concerned about OL interior depth. But we’ve been worried all offseason about DE/OLB and ILB, and they still have done nothing to address that. Makes me think they’re a lot more comfortable with that than we are. At least I hope that’s the case and that they’re right.

 

[Joey007]

I think that the Offense is stronger than a couple of weeks ago, having added van Roten, Kiner and Rouse. Even adding Conley to the PS could be of value.

The Defense had many problems, literally depth in every group. The Defense needed depth at DL, ILB, EDGE, CB and S. All they got so far was a safety who probably can play some corner as needed.

Think CB will work itself out, and isn’t as bad as people say. I think Prunty and a few young guys will step in just fine.