WR Malcolm Mitchell on Injured Reserve

[Thelonious]

Jeff Howe‏ @jeffphowe 2m2 minutes ago
Replying to @jeffphowe
Pats could've put Mitchell on IR last Saturday to preserve a spot for Carr. They didn't, which makes me think a 2017 return has a chance.

I think you're right: he may well be back this season, but he won't last this time either. He's too fragile to rely on, makes Amendola look like an iron man.

 

[BabeParilli]

Should have kept Carr.

 

[Betterthanmost]

How we were able to repeat back in 2004 is incredible. Going that far into the season is very tough for the body and I am not surprised by the rush of injuries, but WR was one area I thought we were set.

 

[Bruins29]

Should have kept Carr.

Yeah we covered that already. Thanks

 

[Deus Irae]

Saw this coming a mile away...
This is what happens when you go for "value" picks with injury histories... ****

This is what happens when teammates take out each others' knees, regardless of any injury history.

 

[Thelonious]

Should have kept Carr.

I enjoyed Carr's run, and it would have been fun to see him make the team, But he and Mitchell are two very different receivers.

 

[bormio]

He has explosiveness. He doesn't have top end speed.

The Pats had every opportunity to keep Carr if they wanted to - they must not have been wowed - I think based more on practice. But top end speed is not what a slot guy needs. Edelman does not have great top end speed - that Buffalo LB ran him down from behind. I still think Carr can play in this league - but maybe too long a project for us and there are a lot of short white guys looking to play slot.

 

[Tony2046]

So I suppose Dorsett may have been more of a Mitchell replacement than Edelman.

I still think James White will essentially be our 'Edelman replacement'.

Or Burkhead.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Side note, but this news makes Reiss' tweet the other day look prescient. Perhaps he had an informant? I seem to recall he endured some criticism for his take, but it looks like he knew more than we did about Mitchell's situation.

 

[scott99]

He's white he's short he plays the slot. That's why people are hung up on carr

I wouldn't say 6'1" is short. He's also 200 pounds.

 

[Deus Irae]

He's white he's short he plays the slot. That's why people are hung up on carr

 

[Thelonious]

Or Burkhead.

I don't know what it is, but Burkehead is a more and more intriguing player as the roster evolves (and devolves).

 

[Tony2046]

The Pats had every opportunity to keep Carr if they wanted to - they must not have been wowed - I think based more on practice. But top end speed is not what a slot guy needs. Edelman does not have great top end speed - that Buffalo LB ran him down from behind. I still think Carr can play in this league - but maybe too long a project for us and there are a lot of short white guys looking to play slot.

Exactly. Great post. Thank you. Although will just add he's not short at 6' +.

 

[Thelonious]

I wouldn't say 6'1" is short. He's also 200 pounds.

And he looks more pink/tawny than dead white.

 

[Oswlek]

Side note, but this news makes Reiss' tweet the other day look prescient. Perhaps he had an informant? I seem to recall he endured some criticism for his take, but it looks like he knew more than we did about Mitchell's situation.

Perhaps for some, but this has no impact on the criticism I levied at Reiss.

 

[jimnance]

Side note, but this news makes Reiss' tweet the other day look prescient. Perhaps he had an informant? I seem to recall he endured some criticism for his take, but it looks like he knew more than we did about Mitchell's situation.

Dude, OF COURSE Reiss knew more than "we" did. You say that like it's some kind of revelation. He knows way more about the Patriots than anybody here.
Some people on this board need to get over themselves.(not singling you out). They're the same deluded fans who think they know more about NFL football than BB.
I love this board and 90% of the posters here, but we are fans. Even those of us who played the game on higher levels. Like Ken always acknowledges,we dont know squat compared to any of the Pats coaching staff.

 

[jah]

Read page 1, saw people bring up Carr, wanted to reply but held my tongue assuming that would be put to rest by now.

Read page 6, it's still happening. C'mon. This would have been KT/Dobson in 2013 but maybe even worse.

 

[BabeParilli]

Yeah we covered that already. Thanks

You're welcome.

 

[Kdo5]

Good thing we went out and got Cooks this offseason.

 

[BabeParilli]

I enjoyed Carr's run, and it would have been fun to see him make the team, But he and Mitchell are two very different receivers.

True, Carr's not an injury problem.