Patriot Inactive [predictions] thread vs Bills Oct 30th

[Family]

Only 3DTs again ..

1) Looks like A Johnson is not making a good job at what they expect of him to cut him despite this situation.

2) I was worrying last week about great workload for Brown and Branch but it turned out they were in only 50% of the snaps (lower than most weeks). Pats used a lot of heavy DE rotation. Looks like more of that and probably more of 3 LB looks with more of Roberts w possibly some Mingo - speed being the focus of the day.

AJ is more of a pass rusher and Taylor might be too mobile for him. The Pats might prefer Sheard/Flowers/Grissom in the middle in passing situations.

And AJ is probably not doing a good job too.

 

[n6249c]

If Shady is limited or out they are fine.

Thought that was a foregone conclusion. Rex used Shady up against the Phins instead of resting him to get healthy for the Pats game. Once again showing why he has earned his coaching stature.

 

[Bill Lee]

Shady didn't too look that good in the MIA game even before he went off injured.

 

[Mack Herron]

Shady didn't too look that good in the MIA game even before he went off injured.

He didn't practice. He's not playing.

 

[JMC00]

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Pats need Valentine and Woodrow to get healthy,

 

[Deus Irae]

Pats need Valentine and Woodrow to get healthy,

Valentine traveled. With this team, that generally means that he's no worse than a game time decision, which would seem to indicate that he's at least "almost healthy".

 

[long distance]

I'd guess: Hamilton (I), Van Noy, Waddle, Cyrus, Foster, Richards, Gaffney

If they indeed want to use Gaffney then maybe J Jones (added to injury list on Friday with hip injury). Although Id expect them to go all-in on STs.

Or another corner: Coleman came in for Ryan in Pitt. Is it possible they sit Ryan?
(Could he be a part of CB trade rumors?)

 

[RayClay]

FYI nice article by Reiss on Woodrow. Warning: BSPN. In the article, BB says to Woody after his first game, "Hey, you made some plays." Also describes what he likes of Woodys potential. Good read. (I had Adblock on because F ESPN)

Patriots' Woodrow Hamilton appreciates football's impact on his life

Very nice. This kid is certainly going to appreciate any opportunity he has.

 

[long distance]

 

[long distance]

Strange .. hope he is good to go w Pats depleted TE position to help with some blocking



Not the best of news at this day of need ..

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Fleming as a blocking TE has always been effective.

 

[Family]

This came out of nowhere, but Devlin and Waddle will pick up the slack.

 

[RayClay]

So, when do they announce the inactives?

 

[long distance]

Mitchell a slight surprise there .. no Gaffney as (some) expected

 

[RayClay]

Mitchell a slight surprise there .. no Gaffney as (some) expected

Thanks, that must have just dropped. I guess Fleming must be good to go if Waddle's there.

 

[Family]

Only 1 injury inactive and he's your 4th DT.

Unless there is an injury they might be done with Cyrus Jones for the year.

Gaffney likely goes back when Lewis is activated.

 

[venecol]

Good to hear Bennet is in.

 

[Brady6]

Mitchell a slight surprise there .. no Gaffney as (some) expected

He is injured.