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This is my 3rd<\/sup> projection of a 53-man roster.\u00a0 The last pre-season game on Thursday is a meaningless contest being played by a majority of players that won\u2019t be on the roster a week from now at 4:00. \u00a0Here is my best guess.<\/p>\n

Offense (23) <\/strong><\/h3>\n

QB (2) Joshua Dobbs, Drake Maye<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Ben Woolridge*<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t like Dobbs as a backup and if a better option is available on waivers I think the Patriots will claim him.<\/p>\n

RB (3) Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, TreVeyon Henderson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Terrell Jennings*, JaMychal Hasty, Shane Watts*<\/p>\n

The two RB on Practice Squad will serve as insurance should one of the big three get hurt.\u00a0 Too bad that both UDFAs Lampe and Larison got hurt and are now on IR. \u00a0\u00a0Jennings is hurt and his release may be with an injury buyout,\u00a0 Don\u2019t be surprised to see him back on the Practice Squad as an insurance policy.\u00a0 The final 53 has only three running backs.\u00a0 The same could be said for JaMychal Hasty, who looked pretty good Saturday.<\/p>\n

TE (2) Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Jack Westover*, Cole Frothringham*, Gee Scott, Jaheim Bell. And CJ Dippre*<\/p>\n

I see the Patriots keeping just two and making call ups from the PS to fill the FB\/3rd<\/sup> TE role.<\/p>\n

WR (7) Stefon Diggs, Demario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, Javon Baker, Kayshon Boutte, Efton Chism III<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Kendrick Bourne (Inj), John Jiles*, Jeremiah Webb<\/p>\n

Trade Kendrick Bourne<\/p>\n

I like Jiles but there is no room at the Inn.\u00a0 I don\u2019t think he will re-sign with the Patriots Practice Squad.\u00a0 Bakers off day on Saturday is as much or more the fault of Dobbs.\u00a0 He was open twice, one for a TD and Dobbs poor throw was nowhere near him.\u00a0 Baker can contribute on Special Teams and that is what will keep him on the roster.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be surprised if Polk makes the initial 53-man roster and a veteran that doesn\u2019t have to go through waivers is cut, then Polk is put on recallable IR.<\/p>\n

C (2) Garrett Bradbury, Ben Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Alec Lindstrom*<\/p>\n

I keep Strange as a 3rd<\/sup> Center and veteran backup at Guard.\u00a0 Bradbury had a bad game versus Vikings backups.\u00a0 Brown could start at Left Guard or at Center.<\/p>\n

G (3) Mike Onwenu, Cole Strange, Jared Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Layden Robinson, Tyrese Robinson, Sidy Sow, Mekhi Butler *<\/p>\n

Jared Wilson got demoted after a poor pass blocking game versus Washington and an injury at the 1st<\/sup> Joint Practice.\u00a0 PFF had him for an awful Pass Blocking rating of 22.2.\u00a0 I have never seen a rating so low.\u00a0 I don\u2019t think either Robinsons would accept a contract from the Patriots for their Practice Squad.\u00a0 I think the Patriots will be looking for a trade or waivers for a guard or center. Butler played well versus Washington and is worth keeping on the Practice Squad.<\/p>\n

T (4) Will Campbell, Morgan Moses, Marcus Bryant, Vederian Lowe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Jack Conley * Demontrey Jacobs*<\/p>\n

Conley has limited foot speed and needs reps.\u00a0 A spot on the Practice Squad would benefit him.\u00a0 Jacobs went from starter to swing tackle to third team player.\u00a0 He would be offered a spot on PS but would look elsewhere first.\u00a0 The line is so bad right now that I would be taking a good hard look at moving either Bryant or Lowe to Left Tackle and Campbell to Left Guard.\u00a0 It\u2019s not because Campbell can\u2019t play Left Tackle but because the Guard and Center positions are so bad.\u00a0 Move Campbell to Guard and Brown to Center.\u00a0 Improved Pass Protection but significantly worse Run Blocking.<\/p>\n

Defense (26)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

EDGE (3) Keion White, Milton Williams, Truman Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Elijah Ponder<\/p>\n

Ponder showed some promise but he needs a year on the Practice Squad.\u00a0 Wouldn\u2019t be surprised if he is waived that he gets claimed.<\/p>\n

DT (5) Christian Barmore, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Joshua Farmer, Khyiris Tonga, Kyle Peko,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Jahvaree Ritzee, David Olajiga**, Jereme Robinson<\/p>\n

With Iton being waived injured (goes to IR if he clears waivers), I have Peko making the team now.<\/p>\n

OLB (4) Harold Landry, Bradyn Swinson, Anfernee Jennings, K\u2019Lavon Chaisson<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have changed my mind about Jennings.\u00a0 He played his butt off despite playing with the 3rd<\/sup> team Defense late into the game.\u00a0 Jenning\u2019s strengths don\u2019t fit with the new Defensive philosophy being implemented by Vrabel.\u00a0 However, Jennings can still set the edge very well, and this defense is going to need a player like that.\u00a0 I\u2019ll have more on that in my season preview.<\/p>\n

Cut Monty Rice*, Marte Mapu, RJ Moten, Cam Riley*<\/p>\n

Rice has done nothing in training camp to make the team.\u00a0 All of our linebackers have been very bad in coverage of Running Backs and TEs.\u00a0 I think Rice and Riley will be offered spots on the PS.<\/p>\n

ILB (3) Robert Spillane, Jack Gibbens, Christian Elliss<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Jahlani Tavai*<\/p>\n

Tavai is a tough cut because they are thin at the inside LB spot with only Gibbens as a backup.\u00a0 Tavai is another player that doesn\u2019t fit the new system. \u00a0He should have some trade value.\u00a0 I believe the team can sign a veteran player to the PS.\u00a0 He would be that candidate.<\/p>\n

CB (6) Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis, Alex Austin, Marcus Jones, Miles Battle, D.J. James<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Isaiah Bolden*, Tre Avery*, Kobee Minor*, Brandon Crossley*<\/p>\n

I like Battles size, and DJ James has just played himself onto this team.\u00a0 Austin is a quality backup and can play in the slot. Carlton Davis is hurt every year, and you can expect him to miss at least a month.\u00a0 \u00a0Marcus Jones has played well, but his small stature is a major problem in the Red Zone.<\/p>\n

SS (2) Dell Pettus, Jabrill Peppers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Kyle Dugger<\/p>\n

The Dugger era is over.\u00a0 He can\u2019t cover anyone and doesn\u2019t have any instincts for the game.\u00a0 There is no way to trade Dugger because of his outrageous contract.\u00a0 They would have to pay a big chunk of his contract in order to get anything back.\u00a0 His Interception at the end of the game Saturday was typical of his career.\u00a0 He makes the Interception to seal the game, but doesn\u2019t go down immediately.\u00a0 He is held up, and an alert Vikings receiver tries to punch the ball out of his hands.\u00a0 The officials ruled he was down???\u00a0 It was a bonehead play that is typical of his career.<\/p>\n

FS (3) Craig Woodson, Jaylinn Hawkins, Marcus Epps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut Jordan Polk*<\/p>\n

Hawkins appears to be the leader for the Free Safety position.\u00a0 Woodson has terrific instincts and has by all reports has been in the right position all camp.\u00a0 Woodson can also play the slot corner.\u00a0 Do not be surprised to see the Patriots’ base defense be the nickel.\u00a0 Epps is making a comeback from ACL surgery last season, and has looked good.\u00a0 Polk will be offered a chance to stay with the team on the Practice Squad.<\/p>\n

Special Teams (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

P (1) Bryce Baringer<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS (1) Julian Ashby<\/strong><\/p>\n

ST (1) Brenden Schooler<\/strong><\/p>\n

K (1) Andres Borregales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut John Parker-Romo<\/p>\n

It was a really good kicking competition, but Romo shanked a Kickoff that didn\u2019t land in the specified area (new kickoff rules).\u00a0 That just may be the difference.\u00a0\u00a0 I think Romo will get signed by another team looking for a kicker.<\/p>\n

Total Players:<\/strong> 53<\/p>\n

*Player offered to sign with Practice Squad<\/p>\n

** International Pathways Program Player (17th spot on PS)<\/p>\n

IR Brock Lampe, Lan Larison, Jaquelin Roy, Yasir Durant. Isaiah Iton (pending), Marcellus Dial<\/p>\n

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Isaiah Iton Goes On IR, WE Phil Lutz signed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Iton was hurt in the pre-season win versus Minnesota after making a couple of good plays, including a tackle for a loss.\u00a0 He was making a push for a roster spot.\u00a0 The Official transaction from the team says that Iton was waived-injured.\u00a0 If he clears waivers, he will revert to the Injured Reserve list.\u00a0 To replace him, the Patriots signed UDFA Phil Lutz.\u00a0 Fans of the Tufts University Jumbos will know Lutz, who played three years there, making two 1st team All-NESCAC, and one 2nd Team nod in his 3 seasons in Medford.\u00a0 He transferred to Delaware, where he caught 59 passes for 1,071 yards with 12 touchdowns over two seasons. He participated in New England\u2019s pre-draft workout for local college players.\u00a0 After the Draft, he went undrafted and was invited for a tryout at the Pats rookie minicamp.<\/p>\n

Signing a WR became necessary when Javon Baker and Efton Chism came up lame after the last pre-season game.\u00a0 The top 4 players (Diggs, Boutte, Douglas, and Hollins) will not play on Thursday night.\u00a0 The following players won\u2019t play because they are injured (Chism, Baker, Bourne, Polk and Williams).\u00a0 Look for Lutz to get plenty of snaps Thursday night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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