Moss vs. Edelman?

[Fencer]

Suppose Randy Moss were re-signed, with the understanding that his role was to be a deep threat receiver, for no more plays per game than he was able and willing to play all-out, to the whistle, no matter what.

Assume there's somebody it would be OK to cut from the 53 to make room for him (along with, of course, whomever Mankins replaces).

There's still a matter of fitting him onto the 45. The obvious victim would be Edelman, leaving the active receivers Welker, Branch, Tate, Moss, and the TEs. (Leaving Slater out of it.)

This would be a clear upgrade at WR, but perhaps costly at PR. Worth it?

IF you think he wouldn't be a locker-room problem, it's hard not to add a talent like Moss, even if it overloads you on the 53 at his position. But the 45 can be a bit tighter yet -- until, of course, the injuries kick in (e.g., a certain hammy ...).

 

[satz]

You said it all .... SO MANY IF`s LOL.

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Suppose Randy Moss were re-signed, with the understanding that his role was to be a deep threat receiver, for no more plays per game than he was able and willing to play all-out, to the whistle, no matter what.

Assume there's somebody it would be OK to cut from the 53 to make room for him (along with, of course, whomever Mankins replaces).

There's still a matter of fitting him onto the 45. The obvious victim would be Edelman, leaving the active receivers Welker, Branch, Tate, Moss, and the TEs. (Leaving Slater out of it.)

This would be a clear upgrade at WR, but perhaps costly at PR. Worth it?

IF you think he wouldn't be a locker-room problem, it's hard not to add a talent like Moss, even if it overloads you on the 53 at his position. But the 45 can be a bit tighter yet -- until, of course, the injuries kick in (e.g., a certain hammy ...).

Right now Branch is gimpy with a hamstring. Let him rest. Someone is gonna get banged up in the Browns game. (I don't know who, but somebody will.) Play your healthiest 45 and rest the ones with minor injuries.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Along the lines of equally likely speculative topics, what do you guys think would happen if space aliens landed on the playing field Sunday with the Pats leading? Would the game be called? Cancelled? Re-played from scratch? Discuss.

 

[BlueThunder]

Along the lines of equally likely speculative topics, what do you guys think would happen if space aliens landed on the playing field Sunday with the Pats leading? Would the game be called? Cancelled? Re-played from scratch? Discuss.

The aliens would beam Moss up and the game would continue.:rocker:.

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Along the lines of equally likely speculative topics, what do you guys think would happen if space aliens landed on the playing field Sunday with the Pats leading? Would the game be called? Cancelled? Re-played from scratch? Discuss.

INS would be called and they would be deported. More likely to occur in Mia than Cleveland however.

 

[italia44]

Along the lines of equally likely speculative topics, what do you guys think would happen if space aliens landed on the playing field Sunday with the Pats leading? Would the game be called? Cancelled? Re-played from scratch? Discuss.

"Klaatu,:robot: Barada Nickto"

 

[TBradyOwnsYou]

Along the lines of equally likely speculative topics, what do you guys think would happen if space aliens landed on the playing field Sunday with the Pats leading? Would the game be called? Cancelled? Re-played from scratch? Discuss.

They would threaten to destroy earth if Brady didn't cut his hair.

 

[spacecrime]

you would keep Slater and cut Edelman?

Suppose Randy Moss were re-signed, with the understanding that his role was to be a deep threat receiver, for no more plays per game than he was able and willing to play all-out, to the whistle, no matter what.

Assume there's somebody it would be OK to cut from the 53 to make room for him (along with, of course, whomever Mankins replaces).

There's still a matter of fitting him onto the 45. The obvious victim would be Edelman, leaving the active receivers Welker, Branch, Tate, Moss, and the TEs. (Leaving Slater out of it.)

This would be a clear upgrade at WR, but perhaps costly at PR. Worth it?

IF you think he wouldn't be a locker-room problem, it's hard not to add a talent like Moss, even if it overloads you on the 53 at his position. But the 45 can be a bit tighter yet -- until, of course, the injuries kick in (e.g., a certain hammy ...).

 

[makoute]

Not that I'm advocating for or against Moss returning, but Elderman hasn't been doing much returning lately. Why is that?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Umm . . . wouldn't it make more "sense" to IR Price? I'm sure he could have a hamstring injury or something to justify it. . . .

 

[jmt57]

you would keep Slater and cut Edelman?

I would presume he would IR Edelman. That would leave the Pats with four WRs (five if you include Slater) and three TEs on the 45-man roster.

The downside to that is that Edelman would not be available if needed later this season, either at WR or to return punts.

 

[Batman]

Ok so why not have Tate return punts he would no longer have to be the one running deep routes Or if randy wants to be the good solider he can return the ball he has a award named after him based on returning after all

 

[Fencer]

A couple of you guys weren't paying attention to the distinction between "45" and "53".

But of course it's all moot now.