2014 Practice Squad Thread

[BobDigital]

I see no reason to shop Wilfork. We need more than 1 NT/DT on this team anyway and will not find one better than Wilfork likely. Currently IMO he looks like he will play up to his contract and with 14M in cap space we don't need to free up more when we have a player we like.

 

[Delicate Genius]

@caplannfl: Bethel-Thompson fits #Patriots system well, drop-back QB. Was recently waived by the #49ers.

Read this as "Bethel Johnson" and my eyes immediately turned into Reche Caldwell. O_O

 

[Mack Herron]

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I would like to thank the @Patriots Organization for the opportunity over the last year. Tough to leave but excited for new opportunities

 

[mrscruff]

Teams are trying call Stephen Hill, but he keeps dropping the phone.

No, his agent intercepted the call first!

 

[supafly]

Roy Finch returns home after not even being asked to the practice squad? C'mon, Bill. Clearly he's our top notch secret weapon for the future.

 

[PP2]

Read this as "Bethel Johnson" and my eyes immediately turned into Reche Caldwell. O_O

His full name is McLeod John Baltazar Bethel-Thompson.

Looks like there's a new law firm in town!

 

[BradyBranch39]

As I expected when they let Grossman go, the Browns got Shaw to their PS. Too bad. Would have vastly preferred him to Bethel-.

 

[50-yard-line]

When does the waiver period end and is there any word on Boyce, Swason and Halapio? I'd like to keep those three around...

 

[supafly]

When does the waiver period end and is there any word on Boyce, Swason and Halapio? I'd like to keep those three around...

They could have been added all day today, had Belichick wanted to.

 

[supafly]

When does the waiver period end and is there any word on Boyce, Swanson and Halapio? I'd like to keep those three around...

Closed at noon today. Sources say that Gallon will not be a part of the PS here.

Also, sources say that the team may not finalize all of its 10 positions until tomorrow.

Patriots Waiver Wire, Practice Squad Adds: Bruce Gaston, Kelcy Quarles Claimed | NESN.com

 

[manxman2601]

Sounds like BB is planning to run a lot of 5-1-5.

Well Jamie Collins is athletic enough to be everywhere at once.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

As I expected when they let Grossman go, the Browns got Shaw to their PS. Too bad. Would have vastly preferred him to Bethel-.

Me too but I'm guessing BB didn't want another rookie. Brady's busy with the game plan this gives JG a non rookie PS eligible QB to talk to.

 

[Jimke]

No way in hell that Wilfork is being shopped in my opinion. He proved himself by coming back and working hard in the offseason, took a restructured deal, and reportedly is looking as good as he has in years.

I would not put anything beyond Belichick. Wilfork has surprised everyone by his amazing recovery. He will
probably earn enough playing time to earn all his money. This is not what Belichick had in mind. If there is any cap benefit in cutting Wilfork, BB will do it now.

 

[manxman2601]

His full name is McLeod John Baltazar Bethel-Thompson.

Looks like there's a new law firm in town!

I'm sure he's on this video.

 

[patsinthesnow]

2014 NFL practice squad tracker | ProFootballTalk

 

[supafly]

2014 NFL practice squad tracker | ProFootballTalk

It'd be good if PFT listed all of the teams though. I don't think our team even comes up on the link, to be honest. I imagine we'll know who is on the 10 person PS by tomorrow evening, give or take an empty spot or two.

 

[supafly]

I would not put anything beyond Belichick. Wilfork has surprised everyone by his amazing recovery. He will
probably earn enough playing time to earn all his money. This is not what Belichick had in mind. If there is any cap benefit in cutting Wilfork, BB will do it now.

I hear what you're saying, but I don't think this particular year is the right time to leave the cupboard quite that bare.

If we're able to load up in the draft + maybe a middle tiered free agent in the spring, then I could see the odds being raised a bit. Either way, I still don't believe that Wilfork is gone this year or next myself.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

For those unenamored of PFT, here's another link:

NFL Practice Squad Signings Tracker | NFL Trade Rumors

 

[supafly]

For those unenamored of PFT, here's another link:

NFL Practice Squad Signings Tracker | NFL Trade Rumors

Any guess as to why a handful of teams like NE tend to wait before making too many additions to their PS, @ctpatsfan77 ?

Oh, and I think that Michael Sam is pretty much a lock to make the STL practice squad tomorrow, for whatever it's worth.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Any guess as to why a handful of teams like NE tend to wait before making too many additions to their PS, @ctpatsfan77 ?

Oh, and I think that Michael Sam is pretty much a lock to make the STL practice squad tomorrow, for whatever it's worth.

I can't think of a good reason to delay signing a PS player, since it just gives other teams more time to come in and sweet talk them away. (Just a reminder for newer folk: you cannot "claim" someone for your own practice squad; they have to sign willingly. Similarly, you cannot "claim" a player currently signed to another team's practice squad, but you can sign them onto your 53-man roster if they're willing.)

Honestly, the only good reason I can think of for having to wait is if there's a "bidding war" (e.g., 2+ teams wanting to sign a player, and they're deciding how much more to offer).