Patriots release Eckel

[Christopher_Price]

The team just issued the following release:“The New England Patriots released fullback Kyle Eckel today. Eckel was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on Sept. 15.“Eckel, 26, has played in 12 career games, all with the Patriots last season. He was listed as a gameday inactive for the Patriots’ game against the Miami [...]

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[JoePats]

I guess Maroney will be back in two weeks.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Opens a spot for Garcia as a 4th QB on the roster

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

maybe they're gonna bring in Brom Trady

 

[Jimke]

Opens a spot for Garcia as a 4th QB on the roster

More likely Stephen Spach will be re-signed and cut six times.

 

[Tunescribe]

Poor Kyle -- the sacrificial scapegoat for yesterday's embarrassing loss. I guess BB is sending a message to shake things up.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Poor Kyle -- the sacrificial scapegoat for yesterday's embarrassing loss. I guess BB is sending a message to shake things up.

Ummm . . . I do hope this is sarcasm.

 

[muzz]

Blocking TE maybe?

Sure as hell could use someone like Graham!!

Although I'm aware that we won't get someone like that........

 

[Pats726]

Depends upon what is going on injury wise..and what is needed going out to the West coast...

 

[TBC]

Opens a spot for Garcia as a 1st QB on the roster

Fixed your post

 

[unoriginal]

John Lynch, stand by your phone.

 

[Tunescribe]

Ummm . . . I do hope this is sarcasm.

Ummm ... You are correct.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

I guess Drew is being brought back after all

 

[captain stone]

Blocking TE maybe?

Sure as hell could use someone like Graham!!

Although I'm aware that we won't get someone like that........

Slim pickings for available vet TEs who can block. Some of the possibilities include:
Courtney Anderson
Adam Bergen
Bennie Joppru
Chad Mustard
Sean Ryan
Mike Seidman
Aaron Walker

Scout.com: Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense

And whatever happened to Jason Pociask? All I know is, this offense needs blocking help; otherwise, SuperChicken Clayton's prediction of 18 ppg could turn out to be an over-estimation.

 

[Pats726]

Slim pickings for available vet TEs who can block. Some of the possibilities include:
Courtney Anderson
Adam Bergen
Bennie Joppru
Chad Mustard
Sean Ryan
Mike Seidman
Aaron Walker

Scout.com: Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense

And whatever happened to Jason Pociask? All I know is, this offense needs blocking help; otherwise, SuperChicken Clayton's prediction of 18 ppg could turn out to be an over-estimation.

I ahve a feeling they will go defense with their open roster spot.

 

[matt1073]

Someone said in another post they could bring up Ben Jarvis Green - Ellis. If maroney is still hurt

 

[muzz]

How about a 6'1" WR that the Seahawks, Chiefs, and ravens didn't think was good enough?

SHHH, he's 6'1"...maybe he will be converted to a CB.....