Here we go Patriots people. This mess of a preseason is over and done, don’t forget to tip your Waite staff. After all, they didn’t shop for the groceries and never mind cook them. I’m jumping in with both feet here as I’ve been asked two dozen times who’s in and who’s out. I won’t proclaim to be the best at this projection thing. I have no crystal ball. Hell i wasn’t even at camp and I’m sure by the second paragraph some if not most of you will be asking WTAF Murph ? But that’s what makes this fun. Right ? There is no math in these projections that’s for Miguel AKA PatsCap to handle.
#Patriots center David Andrews clocks in at #101 on the #NFLTop100 honorable mentions list pic.twitter.com/TgqfdTyWwD — Trev Reporteraport (@incredelman_11) August 29, 2022
Let’s start with the important folks The Offensive Line (7)
–David Andrews (C)
–Trent Brown (T)
–Yodny Cajuste (T)
–James Ferentz (C/G)
–Michael Onwenu (G/T)
–Cole Strange (G)
–Isaiah Wynn (T)
keeping seven here, I wont gamble on James Ferentz making it to the squad. Cody Russey was my pick for UDFA to make the 53 he just feels like a squad call up. Juston Herron – Arlington Hambright and Russey are all safer bets to slip onto PS
What a soft offensive PI call that cancels out a really nice Mac Jones to DeVante Parker touchdown #Patriots pic.twitter.com/11NItsExDG — Casey Baker (@_CaseyBaker) August 27, 2022
QB ( 2 )
–Mac Jones
–Bailey Zappe
Here we go , what’s more important: 3 million dollars or a roster spot. To me the roster spot. Let’s face facts. If Mac goes down this team is toast. Hoyer should have been offered a coaching job from the get go. Will he get cut? probably not but i want the spot and i like Zappe.
Rhamondre Stevenson stiff arm pics are back (USA Today) pic.twitter.com/nbepgCXzHm — Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 27, 2022
Running Back (5) Five , But Six.
-Damien Harris
-Ty Montgomery
-Rhamondre Stevenson
–Pierre Strong Jr.
-J.J. Taylor
-Kevin Harris Thats six . but Ty
Here’s where some finagling has to happen. J.J is on this team, i believe Montgomery makes the cut and goes to IR making room for Kevin Harris.
Kendrick Bourne returns today after getting tossed from practice yesterday. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/2nu0LF8Yng — Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) August 17, 2022
Wide Receiver ( 6 )
–Nelson Agholor
–Kendrick Bourne
–Lil’Jordan Humphrey
–Jakobi Meyers
–DeVante Parker
–Tyquan Thornton ( IR after final )
More wheeling and dealing. With Thornton going down this opens up a spot for Lil’ Jordan Humphry. Who is going to play multiple roles for the Hoodie this year. WR – TE – ST . This is a solid and underrated group.
Hunter Henry appreciation post pic.twitter.com/8Y1wPME7pi — Sara Marshall (@smarshxo) April 3, 2022
Tight Ends (2)
–Hunter Henry
–Jonnu Smith
Sorry Clare, it’s the end of the line for Devin Asiasi . With the versatility of Humphry there is no reason to carry three. I understand the injury history of Thing One and Thing Two but adding thing Three doesn’t make sense.
Christian Barmore ranked 5th among all DT’s in Pass Rush Win Rate in 2021, coming in at 17.2% as a rookie. He racked up 46 QB pressures last year & is primed for a monster sophomore season. He’s an emerging star & I can’t wait to watch his year 2 jump. pic.twitter.com/QC90fpH2jU — Pre-Season Andrew (@Patriots_Andrew) July 18, 2022
Defensive Line (6)
Yep, here we go again. Can this group step up and take up enough room for the linebacking corps to do their job.
–Christian Barmore
–Davon Godchaux
–Lawrence Guy
–LaBryan Ray
–Sam Roberts
–Deatrich Wise
Yea i know Sam roberts, but the guy is a gamer. He shows up on Sunday and I think he gets the nod. Sorry Mr. Anderson,
Josh Uche and Matthew Judon at the Preseason Week 2 Game against the Carolina Panthers @_Uche35 @man_dammn #Patriots pic.twitter.com/ivTcgqz1Qa — NE Pats Anytime (@NEPatsAnytime) August 24, 2022
Linebackers (7)
–Ja’Whaun Bentley
–Anfernee Jennings
–Matthew Judon
–Raekwon McMillan
–Jahlani Tavai
–Josh Uche
–Mack Wilson
This hurts, I like Cam McGrown a lot, his college film had me on the edge of my seat. But he just hasn’t shown up, And Bill is in deep adore with Tavai. Jennings, Bentley, and Wilson can play on or off the line. This group is the key to it all.
Cornerbacks (5)
–Myles Bryant
—Jack Jones
–Jonathan Jones
—Marcus Jones
–Jalen Mills
I want to keep Terrence Michell and Shaun Wade but there are only so many spots to be had and Bill hase to have his core special teamers.
Can’t stop watching Kyle Dugger (220lbs) annihilating OT Ikem Ekwonu (320lbs). Patriots coaches recently started using the phrase “destroying blocks.” I’d say this qualifies: pic.twitter.com/NVGWXUiefH — Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) August 20, 2022
Safeties (5)
–Josh Bledsoe
–Kyle Dugger
–Devin McCourty
–Jabrill Peppers
–Adrian Phillips
Bledsoe may have been on the bubble coming into camp but that’s no longer the case. He’s earned his way onto the roster at its deepest position.
Start your week with some special teams highlights courtesy of possible Nate Ebner clone, Brenden Schooler. The UDFA has stood out on every unit and ran with the starters vs CAR pic.twitter.com/UBWV8uSYrC — Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) August 22, 2022
Special Teams (7)
–K Nick Folk
–P Jake Bailey
–Justin Bethel,
–LS Joe Cardona
–Matthew Slater
–Cody Davis
–Brenden Schooler
Schooler has played his way into Bill’s heart plus it’s fun to look at his Tattoos. Will this be the week one roster, damned if i know.
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