2024 PatsPicker Tool - Roster Predictions

[jmt57]

This one is from Alex Barth at 98.5.
Zero Force will be happy to see the first grouping, even though more QBs than RBs doesn't make much sense.

Patriots Roster Projection 2.0: Focusing on depth

Where do things stand with the Patriots' roster after their second preseason game? It's time to update our Patriots roster projection

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Quarterbacks (4): –Jacoby Brissett–Drake Maye–Joe Milton–Bailey Zappe

If the Patriots aren’t comfortable playing Maye right away, they’ll need a ‘buffer’ veteran backup in case Brissett gets hurt. Zappe already being on the roster means he makes the most sense, but if the team wants to go in another direction they could add another veteran during cutdowns as well.​

Running backs (3): –Rhamondre Stevenson–Antonio Gibson–Kevin Harris

Wide receivers (6): –Javon Baker–Kayshon Boutte–DeMario Douglas–K.J. Osborn–Ja’Lynn Polk–Jalen Reagor
–Kendrick Bourne (PUP)

Tight ends (3): –Hunter Henry–Austin Hooper–TBD veteran addition

Mitchell Wilcox and Jaheim Bell remain practice squad candidates.​

Offensive tackles (4): –Calvin Anderson–Vederian Lowe–Chuks Okorafor—Caedan Wallace

Interior linemen (5): –C David Andrews–C/G Nick Leverett–G/T Mike Onwenu–G Layden Robinson–G Sidy Sow
–G Cole Strange (PUP)

Michael Jordan still hasn’t made enough of a push to fully contend for a roster spot, and it’s been a rough camp for Atonio Mafi. Both could get on the practice squad but don’t seem to currently have a path onto the 53.​

Defensive linemen (6): –Daniel Ekuale–Davon Godchaux–Trysten Hill–Jeremiah Pharms–Keion White–Deatrich Wise
–Christian Barmore (IR)

While some defensive linemen like Pharms and Hill have done a lot to stand out in this camp, it’s been a quiet summer from Armon Watts – one of the team’s first free agent signings. The fact he didn’t get on the field until after halftime and then played late into the preseason game on Thursday isn’t a good sign right now.​

Linebackers (6): –Ja’Whaun Bentley–Anfernee Jennings–Raekwon McMillan–Jahlani Tavai–Joshuah Uche–Oshane Ximines
–Sione Takitaki (PUP)

With Matthew Judon no longer on the team, maybe there’s more urgency in Takitaki’s return and he’s activated off PUP before the start of the season to add veteran depth to this group. In the meantime though, it will be up to Uche and Ximines to step up as pass rushers.
Meanwhile, McMillan gets one of the last spots for his contributions on special teams and flashes as an early down run defender. Christian Elliss is also in the running for that job, and should be considered a strong practice squad candidate.​

Cornerbacks (7): –Alex Austin–Isaiah Bolden—Marcellas Dial–Christian Gonzalez–Jonathan Jones–Marcus Jones–Marco Wilson
–Marte Mapu (IR)

Wade beats out Bolden from our last roster projection, with Bolden playing more in the slot as Wade has missed time due to injury. If anybody is on the bubble here it’s Dial.​

Safeties (6): –Joshuah Bledsoe–Kyle Dugger–Jaylinn Hawkins–Jabrill Peppers–Dell Pettus–Brenden Schooler

The Patriots are going to need all the pass rush help they can get in the post-Matthew Judon era. Joshuah Bledsoe is hardly a regular sack threat, but he was flying around like a wrecking ball playing in the box on Thursday night and created a couple of pressures as a blitzer in the process. That kind of versatility at the safety position, combined with special teams ability, put him on the roster.​

Specialists (3): –K Joey Slye–P Bryce Baringer–LS Joe Cardona

 

[mgteich]

FWIW, here is Phil Perry's roster projection, as of Friday Aug 16:

Perry's 53-man roster projection: Pats' youth movement on display

Phil Perry's latest 53-man roster projection after Patriots-Eagles features a host of rookies on the offensive side of the ball.

www.nbcsportsboston.com

Quarterback (3): Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Joe Milton

Running back (4): Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, Kevin Harris, JaMycal Hasty

Wide receiver (6): Ja'Lynn Polk, DeMario Douglas, Javon Baker, K.J. Osborn, Jalen Reagor, Tyquan Thornton

Depending on the day, we may have either Thornton or Kayshon Boutte in that sixth spot.​

Tight end (3): Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Jaheim Bell

Offensive line (8): Chukwuma Okorafor, Sidy Sow, David Andrews, Mike Onwenu, Vederian Lowe, Caedan Wallace, Layden Robinson, Nick Leverett

This may end up being more about roles than roster spots.​

Will Lowe -- who had a difficult night Thursday -- remain a starter ahead of Week 1?​

Will the Patriots try Onwenu at tackle and allow Layden Robinson to get some first-team reps alongside Andrews?​

Still a fluid situation here.​

Specialists (3): Joey Slye, Joe Cardona, Bryce Baringer

Defensive line (7): Deatrich Wise, Armon Watts, Davon Godchaux, Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms, Mike Purcell, Trysten Hill

For a defense that is going to be focused on stopping early-down runs, having a half-dozen big bodies to throw at the problem -- allowing them to rotate and stay fresh -- makes some sense.​

Purcell, 33, is an experienced vet with the frame to hold his ground and eat blocks as a backup of sorts to Godchaux on the nose. Hill could chip in as an interior rusher with some explosiveness off the ball as Christian Barmore deals with his blood clot diagnosis.​

Linebacker (9): Anfernee Jennings, Keion White, Oshane Ximines, Jahlani Tavai, Josh Uche, Ja'Whaun Bentley, Christian Elliss, Raekwon McMillan, Joe Giles-Harris

Joe Giles-Harris gets his hands on too many footballs in practice to leave off here.​

He's impressed linebackers coach Dont'a Hightower with his instincts in coverage.​

Cornerback (6): Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Marco Wilson, Alex Austin, Isaiah Bolden

We'll keep Wilson and Austin on the list since they've received a good deal of reps with top defenders in camp this summer. Let's also include Bolden, whose special-teams value -- he laid a punishing hit on a kickoff Thursday -- stands out.​

Safety (4): Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins, Brenden Schooler

Without having seen Marte Mapu to this point in the summer, we'll leave him off for now, though he'd be expected to be on the roster whenever he returns to action.​

OFFENSE
The best roster that I have seen.

DEFENSE
1) 16 is too many up front, 14 is more "normal". So, I'd cut Ximines and Hill.
2) Schooler is a STer and should be listed as such.
3) 9 in the secondary is too few. I would add Wade.

SPECIAL TEAMS
I still have Ryland, ut I'm fine with Slye.

That TOTALS 52, which is fine.

 

[p8ryts]

OFFENSE
The best roster that I have seen.

DEFENSE
1) 16 is too many up front, 14 is more "normal". So, I'd cut Ximines and Hill.
2) Schooler is a STer and should be listed as such.
3) 9 in the secondary is too few. I would add Wade.

SPECIAL TEAMS
I still have Ryland, ut I'm fine with Slye.

That TOTALS 52, which is fine.

Zappe instead of Milton for reasons expressed elsewhere. Agree with Wade. Don't need Schooler unless he plays regularly. Agree with 14 but I would keep Ximines in lieu of Giles Harris, and I'm undecided on Watts or Hill.

 

[jmt57]

Mark has one interesting semi-surprise roster cut at WR, although I do understand the rationale:

MORSE: Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection 8/21

Lots can happen to the roster between now and September 8th when the Patriots face the Bengals.

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WR (6) D.Douglas, J.Polk, J.Reagor, J.Baker, T. Thornton, K. Boutte​

Bourne (PUP)​

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I’m going with 6 WRs. Douglas is the top receiver and has been, at times, uncoverable. Rookies Polk and Baker are locks because of where they were taken so high in the draft. Baker has regressed in the last couple of weeks. Thornton has speed and has been running with the 1st team as the outside receiver. He had a big catch on a deep ball from Brissett in Monday’s practice to help set up an FG in a simulated two-minute drill. Jalen Reagor makes the team over Osborn because he can play Special Teams Kick Off returner. Keeping Osborn would inhibit the development of the rookies. Boutte makes some spectacular catches but has been inconsistent in camp. I keep him over the veteran. I like David Wallis for his punt return ability. He should make the Practice Squad. JaQuae Jackson got hurt in the Philly game. He was added to the Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Matt Landers was signed, and the Patriots will get two weeks to evaluate him.​

 

[PatsFan2]

Love all the predictions but I don't see T Calvin Anderson getting a Roster Spot he's worse than V Lowe also I think J Reagor makes the cut.

 

[Water Boy]

Time for some updated roster projections


QB (3) J.Brissett, D.Maye, J.Milton
RB (3) R.Stevenson, A.Gibson, K.Harris
WR (6) D.Douglas, J.Polk, J.Baker, K.Osborn, T.Thornton, K.Boutte
TE (3) H.Henry, A.Hooper, J.Bell
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Sow, L.Robinson, N.Leverett
T (5) M.Onwenu, C.Okorafor, Ca.Wallace, V.Lowe, C.Anderson
DE (2) D.Wise, K.White
DT (5) M.Purcell, D.Godchaux, J.Pharms Jr., D.Ekuale, A.Watts
ILB(3) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, J.Giles-Harris
OLB(4) M.Judon, A.Jennings, O.Ximines, J.Uche
CB (8) C.Gonzalez, Jo.Jones, A.Austin, Ma.Jones, S.Wade, Mar.Wilson, I.Bolden, M.Dial
SS (1) K.Dugger
FS (2) J.Peppers, J.Hawkins
ST (4) J.Slye, B.Baringer, B.Schooler, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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Thoughts:

• Its nice not having 4-5 special teams only players when filling out the roster.

I'm assuming its a competition between Reagor and Bolden as a returner - not sure how this camp competition is playing out. I went with Bolden given the number of receivers we have and assuming AVP wants a crack at TT as a speed receiver.

Boutte is safe for now. Injuries (ahem, Tyquan) will likely make room for Bourne when he come's off PUP.

Schooler and Jon Jones may see some action at Free Safety

Update:

QB (3) J.Brissett, D.Maye, J.Milton
RB (4) R.Stevenson, A.Gibson, K.Harris, J.Hasty
WR (6) D.Douglas, J.Polk, T.Thornton, K.Osborn, J.Baker, J.Reagor
TE (3) H.Henry, A.Hooper, J.Bell
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Sow, L.Robinson, N.Leverett
T (5) M.Onwenu, C.Okorafor, V.Lowe, Ca.Wallace, K.Diesch
DE (2) D.Wise, K.White
DT (5) C.Barmore, D.Godchaux, J.Pharms Jr., D.Ekuale, T.Hill
ILB(3) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, R.McMillan
OLB(3) A.Jennings, J.Uche, O.Ximines
CB (7) C.Gonzalez, Jo.Jones, Ma.Jones, A.Austin, S.Wade, Mar.Wilson, I.Bolden
SS (2) K.Dugger, D.Pettus
FS (2) J.Peppers, J.Hawkins
ST (4) J.Slye, B.Baringer, B.Schooler, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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Toss up between Boutte and Reagor - went with the special teams ability
Expect Deisch to be replaced by a waiver wire OT
Could look for an upgrade at DT on the waiver wire as well
Dial needs seasoning on the practice squad

 

[jmt57]

Some more media commentary:


Aug 23:

31 roster locks for Patriots ahead of preseason finale and cut deadline

The gears must already be turning in the mind of New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo ahead of Sunday's preseason finale a

patriotswire.usatoday.com

31 "Locks", with competition still open for 22 other roster spots.
Even though the author leaves that many open positions, I would not call of these players locks.
Joe Cardona is missing as long snapper
QB: Jacoby Brissett , Drake Maye
RB: Rhamondre Stevenson , Antonio Gibson
WR: Ja'Lynn Polk , DeMario Douglas , Tyquan Thornton , Javon Baker , K.J. Osborn
TE: Hunter Henry , Austin Hooper
C: David Andrews
OT: Chukwuma Okorafor , Michael Onwenu , Caedan Wallace
G: Layden Robinson , Sidy Sow

DT: Davon Godchaux
DE: Keion White , Deatrich Wise
LB: Ja'Whaun Bentley , Anfernee Jennings , Jahlani Tavai , Joshua Uche
CB: Christian Gonzalez , Jonathan Jones , Marcus Jones
S: Kyle Dugger , Jabrill Peppers

ST: S Brenden Schooler , P Bryce Baringer

 

[jmt57]

Some commentary on roster battles from the Herald:

Patriots extra points: Rookie knows path to 53-man roster spot in loaded position group

Did the Patriots find Matthew Slater’s replacement in the 2024 NFL Draft?

www.bostonherald.com

Six position battles to be settled in Patriots final preseason game

The Patriots still need to decide on a starting quarterback, top offensive line and wide receiver depth and more, and Sunday’s preseason finale could settle those competitions.

www.bostonherald.com

Thoughts on every player on Patriots’ 90-man roster before cuts

One thought for every player on the Patriots’ 90-man roster before this week’s cuts.

www.bostonherald.com

 

[p8ryts]

Some more media commentary:


Aug 23:

31 roster locks for Patriots ahead of preseason finale and cut deadline

The gears must already be turning in the mind of New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo ahead of Sunday's preseason finale a

patriotswire.usatoday.com

31 "Locks", with competition still open for 22 other roster spots.
Even though the author leaves that many open positions, I would not call of these players locks.
Joe Cardona is missing as long snapper
QB: Jacoby Brissett , Drake Maye
RB: Rhamondre Stevenson , Antonio Gibson
WR: Ja'Lynn Polk , DeMario Douglas , Tyquan Thornton , Javon Baker , K.J. Osborn
TE: Hunter Henry , Austin Hooper
C: David Andrews
OT: Chukwuma Okorafor , Michael Onwenu , Caedan Wallace
G: Layden Robinson , Sidy Sow

DT: Davon Godchaux
DE: Keion White , Deatrich Wise
LB: Ja'Whaun Bentley , Anfernee Jennings , Jahlani Tavai , Joshua Uche
CB: Christian Gonzalez , Jonathan Jones , Marcus Jones
S: Kyle Dugger , Jabrill Peppers

ST: S Brenden Schooler , P Bryce Baringer

I question why we need Schooler. Not on kickoffs. Maybe on punt returns. Can he play defense good enough to replace another defensive back? Do we want to invest a slot on someone who is valuable only on punt returns? I really don't know how good he is at defensive back, but I don't see him playing in the top two rotations. So, NO.

 

[jmt57]

August 24:
I wouldn't exactly call Lowe a "surprise", given the competition.

6 surprise Patriots players who could make the final 53-man roster

6 surprise players could make the team

patriotswire.usatoday.com

Here are six potential surprise players in particular who could make the Patriots’ 53-man roster:​

- RB JaMycal Hasty​

- WR Kayshon Boutte​

- OT Vederian Lowe​

- DT Trysten Hill​

- LB Joe Giles-Harris​

- S Dell Pettus​

August 24:

4 Patriots position battles that are still open before preseason finale | Sporting News

New England will take on Washington on Sunday, and there are a number of spots still open to win.

www.sportingnews.com

Kicker​

New England selected Chad Ryland in the fifth round of last year's draft, and he was statically the worst kicker in football, forcing the team to bring in veteran Joey Slye in to compete for the job.​

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Throughout training camp and the preseason, Slye has made 43 of his 52 attempts while Ryland has made 39 of his 52. A good game from either could win the job.​

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Wide Receiver​

Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, K.J. Osborn and DeMario Douglas are locks for the roster, so there are only one or two spots open for another wideout (depending on if Kendrick Bourne gets activated or starts the season on PUP).​

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Tyquan Thornton has been good for stretches in training camp, but he hasn't done much of anything in the preseason. Kayshon Boutte has been the team's leading receiver in both games. Jalen Reagor and David Wallis have played roles on special teams.​

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Interior defensive lineman​

Davon Godchaux got his extension to lock him in, and Daniel Ekuale has been impressive when healthy, so he'll probably be there as well.​

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The third/fourth spots are up in the air.​

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Jeremiah Pharms may have done enough to secure his spot, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Trysten Hill or Armon Watts, two veterans with playing experience, make it.​

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Quarterback​

The third-string battle between Bailey Zappe and Joe Milton III is still brewing.​

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If New England wants to keep the guy with experience, they'll lean Zappe, but if Milton keeps showing some flashes, they won't risk trying to pass him through waivers to get him on the practice squad.​

August 25:

Karen Guregian: Identifying the Patriots' roughest roster decisions

With cutdown day coming Tuesday, Eliot Wolf, Jerod Mayo and the Patriots coaching staff will be paring the roster. Where do the toughest cuts lie?

www.masslive.com

Sixth wide receiver​

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Kendrick Bourne, Demario “Pop” Douglas, K.J. Osborn, Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker qualify as locks. That’s five already pencilled in. So that likely leaves one opening. Given Tyquan Thornton has been with the 1s throughout training camp, and has performed well, it’s hard not to pencil him into that sixth spot.​

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He’s basically gone from being on the bubble, to a lock.​

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So where does the difficulty lie?​

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If Bourne, who has yet to be activated off the PUP list, starts out the season in the same spot, that will provide an opening for one more.​

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Assuming Thornton is in fact in the mix, who does that leave for the final spot?​

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Jalen Reagor and Kayshon Boutte.​

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That’s where the toughest cut will come.​

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Sixth cornerback​

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Pencil in Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones. They represent the likely starters, with Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones on the outside, and Marcus in the slot.​

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Marco Wilson and Alex Austin also look like fairly safe bets to make that team and be in the cornerback room.​

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That leaves Isaiah Bolden, Marcellas Dial Jr. Shaun Wade, Azizi Hearn and Mikey Victor fighting for one spot.​

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Third tight end​

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The best way to describe this group is Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and a tight end to be named later.​

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The top candidates?​

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Mitchell Wilcox, who is more well-rounded given his blocking skills, could be the third one in. Working against him is the fact he’s been prone to drops. He’s also injured.​

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Rookie 7th-round pick Jaheim Bell, meanwhile, does not compute as a blocker, but he does have receiving skills and could be a potential weapon in the passing game.​

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Basically, this comes down to what the Patriots need or prioritize, be it blocking or receiving ability.​

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Fourth safety​

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The Patriots sport one of the best one-two combos in the league with Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger. Jaylinn Hawkins can probably breathe easy given he’s a free safety who can handle center field while Peppers and Dugger play closer to the line - their strong suit.​

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Brenden Schooler is technically a safety, but he’s primarily going to make the team as a core special teamer.​

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That leaves second-year player Marte Mapu, who has been sidelined all of camp, undrafted rookie Dell Pettus and Joshuah Bledsoe duking it out for the fourth safety spot.​

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Mapu looks like a candidate to remain on PUP. So no roster spot needed.​

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That means it’ll be Pettus versus Bledsoe.​

 

[jmt57]

August 24 roster prediction by Mark Daniels.
Click the link for explanations.

Most notable are Lowe > Anderson, Pettus > Bledsoe, Bell > Wilcox.

Patriots 53-man roster projection ahead of cutdown day

The Patriots will whittle their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday. Here's a projection of what that roster will look like

www.masslive.com

Quarterback (3)​

Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Joe Milton III​

CUT: Bailey Zappe​

Running back (4)​

Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, Kevin Harris, JaMychal Hasty​

CUT: Terrell Jennings​

Wide receiver (6)​

Demario Douglas, K.J. Osborn, Ja’Lynn Polk, Tyquan Thornton, Jalen Reagor, Javon Baker​

CUT: Kayshon Boutte, Kawaan Baker, David Wallis, Matt Landers​

PUP: Kendrick Bourne​

Tight end (3)​

Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Jaheim Bell​

CUT: Mitchell Wilcox, LaMichael Pettway, Jacob Warren​

Offensive line (9)​

David Andrews, Michael Onwenu, Sidy Sow, Chuks Okorafor, Vederian Lowe, Caedan Wallace, Layden Robinson, Nick Leverett, Michael Jordan​

CUT: Calvin Anderson, Atonio Mafi, Liam Fornade, Kellen DIesch, Zuri Henry, Charles Turner​

PUP: Cole Strange​

Defensive line (9)​

Keion White, Deatrich Wise, Anfernee Jennings, Josh Uche, Davon Godchaux, Oshane Ximines, Jeremiah Pharms, Trysten Hill, Daniel Ekuale​

CUT: William Bradley-King, Jotham Russell, Sam Roberts, Armon Watts, Josiah Bronson​

IR: Christian Barmore​

Linebacker (5)​

Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Raekwon McMillan, Joe Giles-Harris, Christian Elliss​

CUT: Steele Chambers, Kobe Jones, Christian McCarroll​

PUP: Sione Takitaki​

Cornerback (6)​

Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Alex Austin, Marco Wilson, Isaiah Bolden​

CUT: Shaun Wade, Azizi Hearn, Mikey Victor, Marcellus Dial​

Safety (5)​

Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins, Dell Pettus, Brenden Schooler​

CUT: Joshuah Bledsoe, A.J. Thomas​

IR: Marte Mapu​

Special teams (3)​

Joey Slye, Bryce Baringer, Joe Cardona​

CUT: Chad Ryland, Tucker Addington​

 

[Ring 6]

QB (3) J.Brissett, D.Maye, Milton
RB (2) R.Stevenson, A.Gibson,
WR (5) D.Douglas, J.Polk, T.Thornton, K.Osborn, J.Baker
TE (3) H.Henry, A.Hooper, J.Bell
C (1) D.Andrews
G (2) S.Sow, L.Robinson,
T (3) M.Onwenu, C.Okorafor, Ca.Wallace,
DE (2) D.Wise, K.White
DT (3) D.Godchaux, J.Pharms Jr., D.Ekuale
ILB(3) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, R.McMillan
OLB(2) A.Jennings, J.Uche
CB (5) C.Gonzalez, Jo.Jones, Ma.Jones, A.Austin, S.Wade
SS (2) K.Dugger , Mapu
FS (2) J.Peppers, J.Hawkins
ST (4) Ryland , B.Baringer, B.Schooler, J.Cardona

Barmore NFI, Strange PUP Bourne PUP

Leaves 11 spots to add players cut by other teams.
Sign the flotsam and jetsom that would have made the team if we kept 53 to the practice squad to call up as game day backups while the new guys get up to speed.

 

[jmt57]

This one from CBS Sports doesn't have any major surprises.

Aug 22, 2024:

Patriots 53-man roster projection: Kayshon Boutte makes the cut in tight wide receiver position battle

A look at how New England's opening 53-man roster could unfold

www.cbssports.com

Quarterback (3) - Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Joe Milton III
Running back (4) - Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, Kevin Harris, JaMycal Hasty
Wide receiver (6) - DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, K.J. Osborn, Jalen Reagor, Kayshon Boutte
Tight end (3) - Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Jaheim Bell
Offensive line (8) - Mike Onwenu, Caedan Wallace, David Andrews, Chukwuma Okorafor, Sidy Sow, Vederian Lowe, Layden Robinson, Nick Leverett

Defensive line (7) - Keion White, Deatrich Wise, Davon Godchaux, Armon Watts, Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms, Trysten Hill
Linebacker (8) - Ja'Whaun Bentley, Anfernee Jennings, Jahlani Tavai, Josh Uche, Oshane Ximines, Raekwon McMillan, Christian Ellis, Joe Giles-Harris.
Cornerback (7) - Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Isaiah Bolden, Marco Wilson, Alex Austin, Shaun Wade
Safety (4) - Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins, Brenden Schooler

Special teams (3) - Joey Slye, Joe Cardona, Bryce Baringer


The author has comments on some of the players he has being cut.
QB - "Bailey Zappe is the odd man out, but it's possible he returns to the team via the practice squad as he did a year ago."
WR - "Boutte over Tyquan Thornton. Boutte has flashed more upside that the Patriots should continue to explore."
WR - Kendrick Bourne - PUP
TE - "Look for the Patriots to try and bring Mitchell Wilcox back via the practice squad."
DL - " Looking at the bottom of the depth chart, Pharms has put together a nice summer, showing an ability to apply pressure."
DL - Christian Barmore - PUP
LB - "Ximines could help recoup some of the pass-rushing prowess left by the Judon trade."
LB - "Ellis and Giles-Harris each have had their moments this summer pushing for a roster spot. Here, we have free agent signee Sion Takitaki beginning the year on PUP."
CB - "Bolden looks like he could get work as a slot corner. While we have Wilson, Austin, and Wade all making the roster, sixth-round rookie Marcellas Dial Jr. is on the outside looking in."

 

[JohnJH]

QB (3) J.Brissett, D.Maye, J.Milton
RB (3) R.Stevenson, A.Gibson, K.Harris
WR (6) D.Douglas, J.Polk, J.Baker, K.Osborn, T.Thornton, J.Reagor
TE (4) H.Henry, A.Hooper, M.Wilcox, J.Bell
C (3) D.Andrews, M.Jordan, C.Turner
G (3) S.Sow, L.Robinson, N.Leverett
T (5) M.Onwenu, C.Okorafor, Ca.Wallace, V.Lowe, C.Anderson
DE (2) D.Wise, K.White
DT (5) C.Barmore, D.Godchaux, J.Pharms Jr., A.Watts, D.Ekuale
ILB(3) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, R.McMillan
OLB(3) A.Jennings, J.Uche, O.Ximines
CB (5) C.Gonzalez, Jo.Jones, A.Austin, Ma.Jones, I.Bolden
SS (2) K.Dugger, D.Pettus
FS (2) J.Peppers, J.Hawkins
ST (4) C.Ryland, B.Baringer, B.Schooler, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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I would have J. Bell as being used as an HB has well as a Receiving TE. I wanted to keep Boutte, but Reagor has value as a KR and reluctantly kept Thornton in the hope that he puts it together this year (although I have my doubts). M. Jordan can play Center and Turner should get some coaching and a chance to see if he could be a solid Center prospect. I'm good with going with Slye over Ryland, we'll just have to see how that shakes out. Let's be honest, except for Onwenu and Andrews (Andrews might be in his last season), and an unknown in Wallace, the OL choices are just slapping lipstick on a pig for the time being. It is what it is there for talent (or lack thereof). I intentionally did not take into account any players that are on IR or PUP, which will effect in the initial 53 landscape.

 

[jmt57]

Paul Perillo's Pats Projection, posted on Patriots.com

August 23, 2024:

Roster Projection 2.0

Quarterback (3) - Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Joe Milton
Running back (4) - Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, Kevin Harris, JaMycal Hasty
"This sets up in pairs of two with Stevenson and Harris the traditional ball carriers and Gibson and Hasty as the third-down types."
Wide receiver (7) - DeMario Douglas, Tyquan Thornton, K.J. Osborn, Ja'Lynn Polk, Jalen Reagor, Kayshon Boutte, Javon Baker
PUP: Kendrick Bourne
Tight end (3) - Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Mitchell Wilcox
"Jaheim Bell also missed some practice time to injury but flashed a bit upon his return. His versatility could earn him a spot over Wilcox but the practice squad to start might make sense."
Offensive line (9) - Vederian Lowe, Sidy Sow, David Andrews, Mike Onwenu, Chuks Okorafor, Caedan Wallace, Layden Robinson, Nick Leverett, Michael Jordan
"Leverett appears to be the lone center behind Andrews with the ability to handle those duties. Look for some additions after cuts."

Defensive line (5) - Davon Godchaux, Keion White, Deatrich Wise Jr., Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms
"Veterans Armon Watts and Trysten Hill are run stuffers but neither has stood out this summer. One could stick around but based on how the reps were dealt out it wouldn't be surprising to see both go."
Linebacker (8) - Ja'Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Anfernee Jennings, Joshua Uche, Raekwon McMillan, Oshane Ximines, Joe Giles-Harris
PUP: Sione Takitaki
"Christian Elliss and/or Joe Giles-Harris could earn a role here as well."
Cornerback (7) - Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Marco Wilson, Shaun Wade, Isaiah Bolden, Alex Austin
"Rookie Marcellas Dial is worth keeping on the practice squad and has been competitive in coverage throughout the summer."
Safety (4) - Jabrill Peppers, Kyle Dugger, Jaylinn Hawkins, Joshuah Bledsoe
"Rookie Dell Pettus has impressed at times and could take Bledsoe's spot but should stick around in some capacity regardless."

Specialists (4)
Kicker: Joey Slye
Punter: Bryce Baringer
Long snapper: Joe Cardona
Coverage: Brenden Schooler

 

[Ross12]

My current outlook:

QB (4) J.Brissett, D.Maye, B.Zappe, J.Milton
RB (3) R.Stevenson, J.Hasty, A.Gibson
WR (6) D.Douglas, T.Thornton, K.Osborn, J.Polk, J.Baker, J.Reagor
TE (3) H.Henry, A.Hooper, J.Bell
C (2) D.Andrews, N.Leverett
G (2) S.Sow, L.Robinson
T (4) M.Onwenu, C.Okorafor, Ca.Wallace, V.Lowe
DE (2) D.Wise, K.White
DT (4) D.Godchaux, D.Ekuale, J.Pharms Jr., T.Hill
ILB(3) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, R.McMillan
OLB(4) A.Jennings, J.Uche, O.Ximines, C.Elliss
CB (6) C.Gonzalez, Jo.Jones, Ma.Jones, A.Austin, Mar.Wilson, I.Bolden
SS (2) K.Dugger, D.Pettus
FS (2) J.Peppers, J.Hawkins
ST (4) B.Baringer, J.Slye, J.Cardona, B.Schooler

Total players: 51

One note - I left Christian Barmore and Marte Mapu off as I was counting them as day-one IR designations under the "new rule". Bourne, Strange and Takitaki start on PUP. I also believe Vederian Lowe will start on the roster for the first day but then go on traditional IR after the first day. This leaves the team with 51 roster spots plus one more once Lowe is put on IR, so they'd have 3 spots open for waiver claims. Also leaves room if they really want to keep Boutte or someone else I left off.

 

[jmt57]

Starting to get some post-game 3, 'final' roster projections from the media.


Aug 26:

Patriots Roster Projection 4.0: Final Prediction Before Cut-Down Day

The New England Patriots have to make some cuts, and this is our best guess at who will and won't be on that list.

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QB (3) - Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Joe Milton III
Out: Bailey Zappe

RB (3) - Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, Kevin Harris
Out: JaMycal Hasty, Terrell Jennings, Deshaun Fenwick

WR (6) - Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn, Jalen Reagor, Tyquan Thornton
Out: Kayshon Boutte, David Wallis, Kawaan Baker, Matt Landers
IR/PUP: Kendrick Bourne, JaQuae Jackson

TE (4) - Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Jaheim Bell, Mitchell Wilcox
Out: Jacob Warren, La'Michael Pettway

OL (8) - Mike Onwenu, David Andrews, Sidy Sow, Chukwuma Okorafor, Nick Leverett, Vederian Lowe, Caedan Wallace, Layden Robinson
Out: Atonio Mafi, Michael Jordan, Kellen Diesch, Liam Fornadel, Charles Turner III, Zuri Henry
IR/PUP: Cole Strange, Jake Andrews, Calvin Anderson

DL (6) - Keion White, Deatrich Wise Jr., Davon Godchaux, Daniel Ekuale, Armon Watts, Jeremiah Pharms Jr.
Out: Sam Roberts, Trysten Hill, William Bradley-King, Jotham Russell, Josiah Bronson
IR/PUP: Christian Barmore

LB (8) - Ja'Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Joshua Uche, Anfernee Jennings, Oshane Ximines, Raekwon McMillan, Christian Elliss, Christian McCarroll
Out: Joe Giles-Harris, Steele Chambers, Kobe Jones
IR/PUP: Sione Takitaki

CB (7) - Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Alex Austin, Isaiah Bolden, Marco Wilson, Marcellas Dial Jr.
Out: Shaun Wade, Mikey Victor, Azizi Hearn

SAFETIES (5) - Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins, Brenden Schooler, Dell Pettus
Out: Joshuah Bledsoe, A.J. Thomas
IR/PUP: Marte Mapu

SPECIALISTS (3) - Joey Slye (K), Bryce Baringer (P), Joe Cardona (LS)
Out: Chad Ryland (K), Tucker Addington (LS)

 

[jmt57]

Aug 26 - Patriots.com

Lazar’s Final 53-Man Roster Projection for the Patriots

QB (3): Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Joe Milton
Cut/Trade (1): Bailey Zappe

RB (4): Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, JaMycal Hasty, Kevin Harris
Cut (3): Terrell Jennings, Deshaun Fenwick

WR (6): DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, K.J. Osborn, Jalen Reagor, Tyquan Thornton
PUP (1): Kendrick Bourne
Cuts (4): Kayshon Boutte, Kawaan Baker, David Wallis, Matt Landers

TE (3): Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Jaheim Bell
Cuts (3): Mitchell Wilcox, La'Michael Pettway, Jacob Warren

OL (9): David Andrews, Mike Onwenu, Sidy Sow, Chuks Okorafor, Vederian Lowe, Layden Robinson, Caedan Wallace, Nick Leverett, Michael Jordan
PUP (1): Cole Strange
Cuts (6): Calvin Anderson, Atonio Mafi, Kellen Diesch, Charles Turner, Zuri Henry, Liam Fornadel

DL (5): Davon Godchaux, Deatrich Wise, Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms, Armon Watts
IR (1): Christian Barmore
Cuts (5): Trysten Hill, Sam Roberts, William Bradley-King, Jotham Russell, Josiah Bronson

EDGE (4): Keion White, Joshua Uche, Anfernee Jennings, Oshane Ximines
Cuts (2): Kobe Jones, Christian McCarroll

ILB (4): Ja'Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Raekwon McMillan, Joe Giles-Harris
PUP (1): Sione Takitaki
Cuts (2): Christian Elliss, Steele Chambers

CB (7): Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Alex Austin, Isaiah Bolden, Shaun Wade, Marco Wilson
Cuts (3): Marcellas Dial, Azizi Hearn, Mikey Victor

Safety (5): Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins, Brenden Schooler, Dell Pettus
IR (1): Marte Mapu
Cuts (2): AJ Thomas, Joshuah Bledsoe

Specialists (3): Joey Slye, Bryce Baringer, Joe Cardona
Cuts (2): Chad Ryland, Tucker Addington

Last Three On: Armon Watts, Michael Jordan, Dell Pettus
Watts was ineffective this summer and is a strong candidate to begin the year on in-season IR, freeing up a roster spot. Jordan is a one-position backup at guard, which is tough to roster, and Pettus is likely a practice squad signee on a deeper team.

Last Three Off: Trysten Hill, Calvin Anderson, Marcellas Dial

Practice squad (16):
QB Placeholder (DTR?), RB Terrell Jennings, WR Kayshon Boutte, WR David Wallis, TE Mitchell Wilcox, T Kellen Diesch, T Zuri Henry, G/C Liam Fornadel, C Charles Turner, DL William Bradley-King, DL Sam Roberts, LB Christian Elliss, CB Marcellas Dial, CB Mikey Victor, S Joshuah Bledsoe, K Chad Ryland

MORSE: Patriots Final 53-Man Roster Projection

I am giving you a 50-man roster because I believe they will be claiming some players off the Waivers.

www.patsfans.com

I am giving you a 50-man roster because I believe they will be claiming some players off the Waivers. They will be cut down to 53 on Tuesday on at 4:00. The Patriots have the 3rd priority in making claims. They need help at O-line, D-line and Tight End. They have no backup to Davin Godchaux at Nose Tackle. It’s unreasonable to think that Godchaux will make it through the entire season unscathed. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Milton cut if a WR comes up they want to look at. The roster will be fluid from now until game time on Sunday the 8th.

QB (3) J.Brissett, D.Maye, J. Milton
RB (4) R.Stevenson, K.Harris, J.Hasty, A.Gibson
WR (5) D.Douglas, J.Baker, T.Thornton, K.Boutte, J.Polk, (TBD waiver pick up)
--- IR Kendrick Bourne
TE (2) H.Henry, A.Hooper
C (1) D.Andrews
G (3) S.Sow, L.Robinson, N.Leverett
If Sow’s injury is more severe and he is placed on IR, then Michael Jordan will be kept. Look for the Patriots to add a body here that can play Guard and Center. (Waiver pick up)
--- IR Cole Strange – look for Strange to be moved to Center when he returns
T (4) M.Onwenu, Ca.Wallace, V.Lowe, C.Okorafor

DE (3) D.Wise, K.White, W.Bradley-King
DT (4) J.Pharms Jr., D.Ekuale, T.Hill, D.Godchaux (TBD waiver claim)
--- IR Christian Barmore
ILB (3) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, R.McMillan
Giles-Harris to the Practice Squad.
--- IR Sione Takitaki
OLB (4) A.Jennings, J.Uche, O.Ximines, C.Elliss
CB (6) C.Gonzalez, A.Austin, Ma.Jones, I.Bolden, Jo.Jones, M Wilson
I think it’s the end of the Shaun Wade era. Wilson and Austin passed him by. I can’t believe anyone has Marcellas Dial on their 53-man roster. He can’t play in the NFL.
SS (3) D.Pettus, K.Dugger, J.Peppers
--- IR Marte Mapu
FS (1) J.Hawkins
Jon Jones could play Free Safety as well therefore no backup is really needed.

ST (4) B.Baringer, B.Schooler, J.Cardona, J.Slye

Total players: 50

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[jmt57]

QB (3) D.Maye, J.Brissett, J.Milton
RB (4) R.Stevenson, A.Gibson, K.Harris, J.Hasty
WR (5) D.Douglas, J.Polk, J.Baker, K.Osborn, T.Thornton
TE (4) H.Henry, A.Hooper, M.Wilcox, J.Bell
C (2) D.Andrews, N.Leverett
G (2) S.Sow, L.Robinson
T (5) M.Onwenu, C.Okorafor, Ca.Wallace, C.Anderson, V.Lowe
DE (2) D.Wise, K.White
DT (4) C.Barmore, D.Godchaux, J.Pharms Jr., T.Hill
ILB(4) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, R.McMillan, J.Giles-Harris
OLB(4) A.Jennings, J.Uche, O.Ximines, C.Elliss
CB (6) C.Gonzalez, Jo.Jones, Ma.Jones, A.Austin, S.Wade, Mar.Wilson
SS (2) K.Dugger, D.Pettus
FS (2) J.Peppers, J.Hawkins
ST (4) C.Ryland, B.Baringer, B.Schooler, J.Cardona

Total players: 53
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[mgteich]

OFFENSE
QB (3) J.Brissett, D.Maye, J.Milton
RB (4) R.Stevenson, A.Gibson, K.Harris, J.Hasty
WR (6) D.Douglas, T.Thornton, J.Polk, J.Baker, K.Osborn, J.Reagor
TE (3) H.Henry, A.Hooper, J.Bell
C (2) D.Andrews, N.Leverett
G (4) S.Sow, M.Onwenu, L.Robinson, M.Jordan
T (3) V.Lowe, C.Okorafor, Ca.Wallace

DEFENSE
DE (2) D.Wise, K.White
DT (5) C.Barmore, D.Godchaux, J.Pharms Jr., D.Ekuale, A.Watts
ILB(4) J.Bentley, Ja.Tavai, R.McMillan, J.Giles-Harris
OLB(3) A.Jennings, J.Uche, C.Elliss
CB (7) C.Gonzalez, Jo.Jones, Ma.Jones, Wilson, S.Wade, I.Bolden, A.Austin
SS (1) K.Dugger
FS (2) J.Peppers, J.Hawkins

SPECIAL TEAMS
ST (4) C.Ryland, B.Baringer, B.Schooler, J.Cardona

PUP, NFL and IR to RETURN
Strange, Takitaki, Bourne, Barmore, Mapu


Total players: 53
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