PATRIOTS NEWS 2016 COMBINED: Pats Roster Transactions

[AtomicDawg]

So this time its Reece for sure.

Yeah that wasn't Reece. He's a different....shall we say....pigmentation?

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Blocking TE specialist.

When given a choice between Matt Lengel and Jamie Collins, you take Lengel every time.....

 

[long distance]

Worth remembering his name because he's here for at least 3 weeks ..

 

[Mack Herron]

Lengel was on Bengals PS so we signed him to active roster. 3 week comittment. Tore same ACL twice in college.
From his NFL.com draft page:

STRENGTHS
Tall target with massive catch radius. Well-proportioned and unusual athleticism and coordination for his size. Releases quickly and is fluid in space.

WEAKNESSES
Struggles to set edge and stay engaged as a blocker against lower level of competition. Suffered season-ending knee injuries early in 2012 and 2013 seasons. Very little production as a pass-catcher.

BOTTOM LINE
Long-shot project with tremendous height and good athleticism. He might possess the necessary athletic traits worthy of a camp invite.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Blocking TE specialist.

When given a choice between Matt Lengel and Jamie Collins, you take Lengel every time.....

Since Bennett has been hobbling the last few weeks, perhaps Lengel is a guy that could spell him until he's fully healthy . 6'7 266lbs...so he's got the girth.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Since Bennett has been hobbling the last few weeks, perhaps Lengel is a guy that could spell him until he's fully healthy . 6'7 266lbs...so he's got the girth.

Oh I completely agree - I was expecting a 3rd TE on the roster since the Derby trade, and especially after seeing Bennett still limping Sunday. Just having a little fun with the player swap, that's all..... Fortunately they can (knock on wood) afford to have a blocking specialist take some of Bennett's snaps since the wide outs and Gronk are playing so well this year.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Since Bennett has been hobbling the last few weeks, perhaps Lengel is a guy that could spell him until he's fully healthy . 6'7 266lbs...so he's got the girth.

That could mean Scruggs is IRd for good.

 

[AtomicDawg]

That could mean Scruggs is IRd for good.

Him and Michael Williams. Both IRed. Don't even think they are eligible for activation.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Him and Michael Williams. Both IRed. Don't even think they are eligible for activation.

Yea I knew Williams was done as it was an ACL I think. Scruggs wasn't 100% sure if there was a chance he could be designated for return.

 

[long distance]

Nice story about Pats new TE Lengel (also to add some contrast to the Collins story)

EKU tight end's refusal to back down earns him spot on NFL roster

 

[long distance]

Yea I knew Williams was done as it was an ACL I think. Scruggs wasn't 100% sure if there was a chance he could be designated for return.

Didn't see anything about Scruggs' injury but the facts that Brissett traveled to BUF (and jogged on the field) and being on the practice field this week probably means he's the one coming back at the beginning of December.

 

[turkeyneck]

Worth remembering his name because he's here for at least 3 weeks ..

Lengel the Bengal!

 

[RobertWeathers]

Didn't see anything about Scruggs' injury but the facts that Brissett traveled to BUF (and jogged on the field) and being on the practice field this week probably means he's the one coming back at the beginning of December.

He may be healthy enough but not sure I'd burn a roster spot on a 3rd QB in Dec/Jan/Feb

 

[primetime]

Him and Michael Williams. Both IRed. Don't even think they are eligible for activation.

There is no designation anymore. You can activate any one player off injured reserve in a season, you don't have to designate them when you place them on IR.

 

[long distance]

He may be healthy enough but not sure I'd burn a roster spot on a 3rd QB in Dec/Jan/Feb

Id hope for Scruggs as well .. at least Id like to see if the guy actually exists .. but with two TEs added I guess he will remain a mystery (at least for this season)

 

[long distance]

Lengel was on Bengals PS so we signed him to active roster. 3 week comittment. Tore same ACL twice in college.
From his NFL.com draft page:

STRENGTHS
Tall target with massive catch radius. Well-proportioned and unusual athleticism and coordination for his size. Releases quickly and is fluid in space.

WEAKNESSES
Struggles to set edge and stay engaged as a blocker against lower level of competition. Suffered season-ending knee injuries early in 2012 and 2013 seasons. Very little production as a pass-catcher.

BOTTOM LINE
Long-shot project with tremendous height and good athleticism. He might possess the necessary athletic traits worthy of a camp invite.

I guess he'll be seeing a lot of Dante as well these couple of weeks ..

 

[Todd Bradley]

No Reece then

 

[AtomicDawg]

No Reece then

Call this stirring the pot....but he just retweeted this...



Just sayin'.....

EDIT: Forget it.

 

[Tuck]

Seems like they are going for redundancy at the offensive positions more than they have in the past.

 

[mgteich]

Seems like they are going for redundancy at the offensive positions more than they have in the past.

Who is they?