Early cuts to 80

luuked · Jul 26, 2020

Personally not surprised that Zuber and Hastings are gone that early but I know some will be.

Ross12 · Jul 26, 2020

Count me in the camp of people super surprised Bill elected to cut down to 80 right away. Figured he would value the extra 10 even if he had to keep them split up. But I guess he values team continuity and keeping everyone together more.

Interesting that both UDFA QBs are out. So it’s just Newton, Stidham, Hoyer ~~and Kessler.~~

Zuma · Jul 26, 2020

luuked said:
Personally not surprised that Zuber and Hastings are gone that early but I know some will be.

Funny...those are the 2 that I'm surprised were cut so early. This will be a strange year.

Brandon_Cox · Jul 26, 2020

I was kind of looking forward to see what J'Mar Smith had to offer. I was hoping he would show enough to make the paractice squad.

Ring 6 · Jul 26, 2020

Ross12 said:
Count me in the camp of people super surprised Bill elected to cut down to 80 right away. Figured he would value the extra 10 even if he had to keep them split up. But I guess he values team continuity and keeping everyone together more.

Interesting that both UDFA QBs are out. So it’s just Newton, Stidham, Hoyer and Kessler.

Kessler is gone.

Ross12 · Jul 26, 2020

Ring 6 said:
Kessler is gone.

Missed that! When did they cut Kessler?

edit: found it, now I remember - guess I had forgotten. So only 3 QBs for camp. IMO they’ll keep all 3 on the roster.

Ring 6 · Jul 26, 2020

Ross12 said:
Count me in the camp of people super surprised Bill elected to cut down to 80 right away. Figured he would value the extra 10 even if he had to keep them split up. But I guess he values team continuity and keeping everyone together more.

Interesting that both UDFA QBs are out. So it’s just Newton, Stidham, Hoyer and Kessler.

The amount of practice time is going to be heavily reduced. So I think it makes sense to cut down. There aren’t a lot of reps.

Ring 6 · Jul 26, 2020

Brandon_Cox said:
I was kind of looking forward to see what J'Mar Smith had to offer. I was hoping he would show enough to make the paractice squad.

You wouldn’t have seen it anyway since camp will be no fans and there won’t be any preseason games.

BaconGrundleCandy · Jul 26, 2020

No surprises. Have to figure Bill will extend some of the curiosity he does vets under these circumstances. If he knows there's nothing for you here, for w/e reason. He'll do the right thing and give you as much time to get a home somewhere else.

More football news is fun

Bonzo · Jul 26, 2020

PS expanded to 15 (edit: 16?) though. I'd be pretty surprised if neither of the QBs make it through.

Ross12 · Jul 26, 2020

Bonzo said:
PS expanded to 15 though. I'd be pretty surprised if neither of the QBs make it through.

Maybe, but wouldn’t you want to get a good look at them in camp if you wanted to keep them on your PS?

Bonzo · Jul 26, 2020

Ross12 said:
Maybe, but wouldn’t you want to get a good look at them in camp if you wanted to keep them on your PS?

For sure. But then, reps kind of at a premium right now.

At all events, just feel crappy that covid is exacting a toll on the hopes and dreams of these young dudes.

WinstonSmith · Jul 26, 2020

I guess the Stidham security blanket card was rendered less valuable when Cam signed...

Sciz · Jul 26, 2020

Could be nothing, but the cut all the way down to 80 might mean they don’t anticipate anybody opting out.

Bourne Again Christian · Jul 26, 2020

Sciz said:
Could be nothing, but the cut all the way down to 80 might mean they don’t anticipate anybody opting out.

I hope Cannon opts out and we use the cap for Clowney or Beckham.

luuked · Jul 26, 2020

ChrisR2223 said:
I hope Cannon opts out and we use the cap for Clowney or Beckham.

Doesnt sound like Clowney is particularly highly regarded in terms of setting the edge and availability during the week in Foxboro according to Lombardi. Certainly not at this price.

Joey007 · Jul 26, 2020

ChrisR2223 said:
I hope Cannon opts out and we use the cap for Clowney or Beckham.

I get your main sentiment here. But something feels off about rooting for a guy to opt out when you know his motivations would be due to the fact that he’s had a previous history of life threatening illness. Just feel bad knowing he has to weigh out that kind of decision.

Brewskies · Jul 26, 2020

BB knows the QBs need as much practice as they can get, and the QB coach is better off working with a few QBs as possible, especially in this COVID situation. The receivers also benefit from developing chemistry with fewer QBs.

It is not surprising to me, especially with BB as the boss in the house.

Go Pats

ctpatsfan77 · Jul 26, 2020

The thing that surprises me is they guaranteed about $200K to the three WRs they just cut, but only $5K to the one they kept for now (Jeff Thomas).

In any case, it wouldn't surprise me if at least one of them (Hastings?) ended up on the PS as a result of those guarantees.

patsinthesnow · Jul 26, 2020

The lone UDFA WR standing with high round talent knows what is at stake.

Early cuts to 80

Hall of Fame Poster

Moderator

Hall of Fame Benchwarmer

Rotational Player and Threatening Starter's Job

PatsFans.com Supporter

Moderator

PatsFans.com Supporter

PatsFans.com Supporter

Not the kind of guy to say I told you so ...

Rotational Player and Threatening Starter's Job

Moderator

Rotational Player and Threatening Starter's Job

2nd Team Getting Their First Start

PatsFans.com Supporter

Hall of Fame Poster

Hall of Fame Poster

Pro Bowl Player

PatsFans.com Supporter

PatsFans.com Supporter

PatsFans.com Supporter

Similar threads