ESPN roster projection 1.0

[Fencer]

Reiss & Yates; no Rodak.

New England Patriots 53-man roster projection (v. 1) - ESPN Boston

They agree:

• Ebner makes it, but no ST-only LB.
• Jones, Ninkovich, Francis are the 3 locks at DE.
• Thompkins makes it.

Obviously, there are health issues. They mention guys w/ current problems -- Gronk, Edelman, McDonald. They don't mention "glass" histories -- e.g. Dowling.

 

[Brady6]

Reiss & Yates; no Rodak.

New England Patriots 53-man roster projection (v. 1) - ESPN Boston

They agree:

• Ebner makes it, but no ST-only LB.
• Jones, Ninkovich, Francis are the 3 locks at DE.
• Thompkins makes it.

Obviously, there are health issues. They mention guys w/ current problems -- Gronk, Edelman, McDonald. They don't mention "glass" histories -- e.g. Dowling.

I don't see Francis as lock, actually I don't think either of their projections is very good personally.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

 

[mgteich]

I'm OK with the roster Reiss posted. I have only 3 disagreements.

1) I don't think the team will start Gronk on the PUP list. Therefore, Blount or Bolden needs to go. My guess is that Bolden goes.

2) I have Jenkins over Thompkins.

3) I have Cole or even a LB/STer like Beauharnais over Ebner.

I agree that the most difficult decisions will be made at DE.

Reiss & Yates; no Rodak.

New England Patriots 53-man roster projection (v. 1) - ESPN Boston

They agree:

• Ebner makes it, but no ST-only LB.
• Jones, Ninkovich, Francis are the 3 locks at DE.
• Thompkins makes it.

Obviously, there are health issues. They mention guys w/ current problems -- Gronk, Edelman, McDonald. They don't mention "glass" histories -- e.g. Dowling.

 

[Christiancat]

From the article linked

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/9508998/new-england-patriots-53-man-roster-projection-v-1


Yates' projection
"Analysis: Tebow sticks on the 53-man roster and also at quarterback. Don't count on him playing other positions."

Love the projection by Yates and I hope it comes true. :rocker:

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

Reiss does point out that Jenkins could be available after Week 1, otherwise I would be a bit nervous of having three rookies at WR behind two veterans that have struggled to stay on the field. (although I am normally a fan of keeping the young guys when we can) If Jenkins remained in town as a shadow roster player, that would be fine by me.

 

[DarrylS]

From the article linked

New England Patriots 53-man roster projection (v. 1) - ESPN Boston


Yates' projection
"Analysis: Tebow sticks on the 53-man roster and also at quarterback. Don't count on him playing other positions."

Love the projection by Yates and I hope it comes true.

My question is why?? Because of your moniker, or because it is good for the team??...

At best, if he does make it, he will be the third string emergency quarterback...

 

[BSR]

My question is why?? Because of your moniker, or because it is good for the team??...

At best, if he does make it, he will be the third string emergency quarterback...

People have binkies every year that they root for to make the team. Why question his reasoning? Firstly you already know the answer and secondly it doesn't really matter.

 

[DarrylS]

People have binkies every year that they root for to make the team. Why question his reasoning? Firstly you already know the answer and secondly it doesn't really matter.

Because I can... have always found hero worshippers who do not understand the dynamics of this team, quite aggravating.

Tebow is not a binky, he is an idol.....

 

[Se7eN]

Because I can... have always found hero worshippers who do not understand the dynamics of this team, quite aggravating.

Tebow is not a binky, he is an idol.....

Meh I hope we keep him and I don't particularly like him. He has a good work ethic and knows how to win some games. As much as people hate on Tebow, he took the broncos as far as Manning did. I am not feeling too confident about Mallet either considering he has barely seen the field.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Meh I hope we keep him and I don't particularly like him. He has a good work ethic and knows how to win some games. As much as people hate on Tebow, he took the broncos as far as Manning did. I am not feeling too confident about Mallet either considering he has barely seen the field.

I'm good with Mallett barely seeing the field.

Definitely wouldn't mind seeing something from him in pre-season games though.

 

[Kontradiction]

Out of the two, I'm digging Yates' projection more. The only two items that I'll disagree with are Benard over Buchanan and including Gregory on the 53.

 

[Kontradiction]

My question is why?? Because of your moniker, or because it is good for the team??...

At best, if he does make it, he will be the third string emergency quarterback...

Because it's good for Tebow. He doesn't really care about what's good for the team as a whole. None of them do. The guy was a Jets fan last year, and a Broncos fan the year before. But you already knew that before you asked him, so why take the thread in that direction?

 

[Clonamery]

Because it's good for Tebow. He doesn't really care about what's good for the team as a whole. None of them do. The guy was a Jets fan last year, and a Broncos fan the year before. But you already knew that before you asked him, so why take the thread in that direction?

For the same reason.....

 

[BSR]

Because I can... have always found hero worshippers who do not understand the dynamics of this team, quite aggravating.

Tebow is not a binky, he is an idol.....

So basically you just wanted to troll. Great..got it.

 

[fnordcircle]

TebowTalk:

25% are posts talking about how he is actually doing or might be used.
25% are posts by fans
50% are people *****ing about Tebow posts.

Here's a novel idea - If you don't like TebowTalk, don't ******* engage in TebowTalk.

 

[JackBauer]

Out of the two, I'm digging Yates' projection more. The only two items that I'll disagree with are Benard over Buchanan and including Gregory on the 53.

Who do you keep at S over Gregory?

 

[Kontradiction]

Who do you keep at S over Gregory?

Honestly, I would sign a street FA (or anyone that can tackle) over Gregory. I dislike his game that much. But I realize that he's going to be on the final 53 unfortunately because of the way his contract is structured.

 

[jah]

Who do you keep at S over Gregory?

Ebner. Gregory can't play special teams and McCourty, Wilson, Wilson, and Harmon should be enough depth.

 

[mgteich]

Perhaps this "should be enough" if all A. Wilson is what he seems, and T. Wilson steps up. However, Gregory is certainly a capable backup and insurance policy, even if both Wilson's are great this year.

Personally, I would not be surprised to see Gregory start Game One. I also wouldn't be shocked to see him cut.

Ebner. Gregory can't play special teams and McCourty, Wilson, Wilson, and Harmon should be enough depth.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Honestly, I would sign a street FA (or anyone that can tackle) over Gregory. I dislike his game that much. But I realize that he's going to be on the final 53 unfortunately because of the way his contract is structured.

They'd save a bit of money if they release him compared to keeping him on the 53.

The only players who cost MORE this season to cut than to keep are:
Brady
Amendola
GRONK
Chandler Jones
Hightower
T. Wilson
Collins
Dobson