The Patriots should make some robust choices on roster cut-down day — which rolls round on Aug. 27 — however they will first be given a possibility to scout one final time in opposition to the Washington Commanders.
New England and Washington will meet within the last preseason sport on the NFL’s calendar Sunday, and it will be an necessary one for each golf equipment.
Who will keep? Who will go? Who will make the selections even more durable than they already had been? Let’s take a look at a few of these gamers whereas additionally highlighting these whose roles may very well be impacted Sunday at Commanders Subject.
QB Drake Maye
Is Maye actually making a push for the beginning job?
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The Patriots undoubtedly have seen enhancements from the soon-to-be 22-year-old, however given the trajectory of the final first-round quarterback they began immediately, that last determination ought to be thought of lengthy and onerous. He ought to play loads in Washington, however the one manner we must always see Jacoby Brissett get surpassed on the depth chart is that if Maye leaves zero doubt.
New England cannot afford to make modifications based mostly on something in need of that.
Okay Chad Ryland
He has to play, proper?
The Patriots have opted to play Joey Slye in every of their first two preseason contests, and he is carried out nicely (3-for-3). Ryland, given his standing as a former fourth-round decide, ought to be given a possibility to maintain his job. It has been three weeks of this, so one thing has to vary.
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OL Mike Onwenu
New England flirted with transferring Onwenu again to deal with in the course of the week, however are Jerod Mayo and firm daring sufficient to do it in a sport setting?
CBs Marco Wilson and Marcellas Dial Jr.
New England goes to maintain a hefty group of corners, nevertheless it looks as if an final determination may very well be made between Wilson and Dial. The Patriots have to love what they’ve seen out of the previous, however he hasn’t introduced a lot exterior of first rate protection late in preseason video games. Dial is a piece in progress defensively however might contribute instantly within the kicking sport. What do the Patriots worth extra?
OL Vederian Lowe
Lowe is the beginning left deal with, and whilst you put together to throw tomatoes at your display, we would wish to remind you that we aren’t those who made that call. The Patriots hold trotting him on the market and have just about mentioned they plan on maintaining him in that spot.
Can he enhance morale with a strong exhibiting in opposition to the Commanders, or is it time to sound the alarms?
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TE Jaheim Bell
Bell has an enormous alternative in entrance of him, as accidents to Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper have left him in place to lastly make a run at that final roster spot within the tight finish room. It has been a gradual summer time for the 23-year-old, however continued enchancment is perhaps sufficient for the Patriots to maintain him behind the 2 veterans.
WR Kayshon Boutte
Boutte has been sneakily essentially the most regular receiver for New England by means of two preseason video games. The Patriots have seen him join with all 4 quarterbacks at totally different factors. Can he power their hand and earn that last roster spot?
