CB Jonathan Wilhite among 11 players cut

[BadMoFo]

wilhite, sanders among cuts

Garrett Mills,
Matt Katula,
Tyree Barnes,
Chris Koeppilin,
Kade Weston,
Jonathan Wilhite,
James Sanders
Clay Nurse
Malcolm Williams

 

[UofApatsfan]

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glad to see the team is picking Butler over Wilhite. It's still too early to give up on Butler.

 

[MassPats38]

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Did not see Sanders getting the boot. I figured Wilhite might fall out in the final cuts. I guess both were granted an early exit to find another team before the mass cuts.

 

[DefenseRules]

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glad to see the team is picking Butler over Wilhite. It's still too early to give up on Butler.

Wilhite should have been cut long ago.

 

[Jangles]

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Wilhite should never have been in the nfl to begin with

Fixed for accuracy

 

[pork3]

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Wilhite should have been cut long ago.

Ahh, the Wheatley, Wilhite duo.
That along with Crable...Some poor picks that year...

-Jamman

 

[DefenseRules]

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Fixed for accuracy

Thank you. LOL

 

[Lansdowne]

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Pleased to see Wilhite kicked to the curb, he was garbage and lasted longer than I thought he would. He and Wheatley were such disappointments. Not pleased that Sanders got dumped though it probably had more to do with his cap figure than his declining play.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

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Pleased to see Wilhite kicked to the curb, he was garbage and lasted longer than I thought he would. He and Wheatley were such disappointments. Not pleased that Sanders got dumped though it probably had more to do with his cap figure than his declining play.

Except that the Patriots don't appear to be desperate for $$ at the moment.

 

[Calciumee]

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Just realised that Wilhite is gone! Looks like Butler is staying!

 

[Haley]

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Just realised that Wilhite is gone! Looks like Butler is staying!

Unfortunately it was a photo finish.

 

[Off The Grid]

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Unfortunately it was a photo finish.

So you're saying they're ugly??

 

[Run DMC]

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I have been the one of the biggest Butler critics since he debuted on this team. That being said, I think he has been making improvements in his play this preseason. Way too soon to think about ditching the kid. After re-watching the Lions debacle, I have to say he's actually been doing better lately. I give him props.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

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I have been the one of the biggest Butler critics since he debuted on this team. That being said, I think he has been making improvements in his play this preseason. Way too soon to think about ditching the kid. After re-watching the Lions debacle, I have to say he's actually been doing better lately. I give him props.

I'm pretty discouraged with him as well, although did you think that PI call against him was BS against the Lions? Looked like good bump-and-run coverage to me.

 

[Triumph]

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Just realised that Wilhite is gone! Looks like Butler is staying!

I'd hold off on buying Butlers jersey.

 

[jmt57]

Patriots' List of Cuts Includes James Sanders, Jonathan Wilhite, Matt Katula - New England Patriots - NESN.com

James Sanders wasn't the only notable player who was released by the Patriots on Monday.

The Pats also announced they have released tight end Garrett Mills, long snapper Matt Katula, wide receiver Tyree Barnes, wide receiver Darnell Jenkins, kicker Chris Koepplin, defensive lineman Clay Nurse, defensive lineman Kade Weston, offensive lineman Mark Wetterer, cornerback Jonathan Wilhite and cornerback Malcolm Williams.

Wilhite, a former starter, left Saturday's game against the Lions with an injury. Prior to that, he had fallen down the depth chart, which head coach Bill Belichick noted Monday on a conference call.

Insert joke here ...

Williams was the Patriots' seventh-round pick in April's draft. He's the team's first 2011 draft pick to get cut.

Did anybody really expect the guy who was not a starter in college to make the Pats' 53-man roster?

Belichick also said the Patriots would sign another long snapper in time for Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants. Linebacker Rob Ninkovich can also snap in emergency duty.

The Patriots also announced they have signed safety Ross Ventrone and wide receiver Tiquan Underwood.

At least Nick Caserio didn't tease us with these roster additions this time.

It's also important to note that the Patriots did not cut running back Eric Kettani. Earlier in the day, a report surfaced indicating Kettani had been released.

We may need to start a tally of how many times Ian Rapoport is incorrect in his never-ending quest to be the first to tweet breaking news.

With the list of transactions, the Patriots trimmed their roster to 81 players. Teams must be down to 80 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday

So who gets cut next? Marques Murrell?

 

[BillBelichickFan79]

Sanders cut -- must be on of the happiest days in DW Toys' life

I always liked Wilhite despite the constant bashing he got throughout 2009. Thought he had the potential to turn into a decent #2/good slot corner for us. Sad to see him go. I'd personally take him over Arrington, who is such a liability in coverage.

 

[DaBruinz]

Sanders cut -- must be on of the happiest days in DW Toys' life

I always liked Wilhite despite the constant bashing he got throughout 2009. Thought he had the potential to turn into a decent #2/good slot corner for us. Sad to see him go. I'd personally take him over Arrington, who is such a liability in coverage.

Huh??? Arrington is a liability in coverage??? I think you have your CBs mixed up. Arrington was excellent in coverage last year. That's how he was able to hold on to the #2 spot despite Butler and Wilhite behind him.

 

[Lansdowne]

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Except that the Patriots don't appear to be desperate for $$ at the moment.

I agree with that point, but the Pats seldom pay more than what they think a player is worth. I could be wrong and it may be more performance-based, but I have to think they didn't want to pay $2.8 million for a backup.

 

[makoute]

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Unfortunately it was a photo finish.

He (Butler) sorta helped himself Saturday, he wasn't terrible terrible, matter of fact they were picking on McCourty while Butler was on the field.