The Patriots fell to the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, however the last rating was removed from the highest storyline of the day.
New England formally traded Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons earlier within the afternoon. Drake Maye acquired his first prolonged look at working the offense. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo lastly made an admission about considered one of his worst items.
It was a busy day down at One Patriot Place. How did it influence the choices that might be made as soon as New England is tasked with reaching the 53-man restrict on Aug. 27? Let’s reset the roster and see:
QUARTERBACKS (3)
In: Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Joe Milton III
Out: Bailey Zappe
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Brissett, Maye and Milton have all earned their place on the roster, with the previous two having a “Grasp Lock” high quality maintain on their spots. Milton continues to point out flashes, although Thursday was a strong instance of simply how uncooked he’s.
Zappe nonetheless finds himself on the surface trying in. New England simply would not have area for a fourth-stringer, and there needs to be a degree of consolation in Maye if he have been to ever be thrown into the fireplace.
RUNNING BACKS (3)
In: Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, Kevin Harris
Out: JaMycal Hasty, Terrell Jennings, Deshaun Fenwick
Stevenson and Gibson have every appeared nice in restricted motion this preseason, nevertheless it has been Harris who has impressed most.
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The Patriots by no means actually requested the 23-year-old to play particular groups throughout his first couple of seasons, however he is picked it up tremendously in his third summer time. It appears to be like as if he is able to contribute on a weekly foundation, whether or not it’s as a fill-in rusher or within the third section.
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WIDE RECEIVERS (6)
In: Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, DeMario Douglas, Ok.J. Osborn, Jalen Reagor, Kayshon Boutte
Out: Tyquan Thornton, David Wallis, JaQuae Jackson, Kawaan Baker
IR/PUP: Kendrick Bourne
Boutte jumps Thornton this week, not just for the truth that the 22-year-old is satisfied he’ll make the group, however for having proven a steadiness towards the Eagles that we hadn’t seen up till that time. Mayo and Brissett each threw some love in his route following the sport, noting that his development is what has been most spectacular.
The Patriots needs to be searching for development, and within the case of Boutte vs. Thornton, there is not a lot of a query as to who has proven extra.
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TIGHT ENDS (3)
In: Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Mitchell Wilcox
Out: Jacob Warren, La’Michael Pettway, Jaheim Bell
Henry and Hooper might be a strong tandem, however New England fairly actually wants a 3rd tight finish in Alex Van Pelt’s offense. Is that man already within the constructing, although? Wilcox and Bell appear to be battling it out, however the second a veteran substitute comes accessible, the Patriots ought to pounce.
Wilcox has been out alternative, so we’ll go away him there as a placeholder.
OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
In: Mike Onwenu, David Andrews, Sidy Sow, Chukwuma Okorafor, Nick Leverett, Calvin Anderson, Vederian Lowe, Caedan Wallace, Layden Robinson
Out: Atonio Mafi, Michael Jordan, Kellen Diesch, Liam Fornadel, Charles Turner III, Zuri Henry
IR/PUP: Cole Unusual, Jake Andrews
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We have not made any modifications to this checklist in three weeks. The Patriots have 9 wholesome offensive lineman who’re worthy of an NFL roster spot, and we see all of them sticking round till Unusual will get wholesome.
New England must make some upgrades if it hopes to maintain Brissett and Maye upright.
DEFENSIVE LINE (7)
In: Keion White, Deatrich Smart Jr., Davon Godchaux, Daniel Ekuale, Armon Watts, Mike Purcell, Jeremiah Pharms Jr.
Out: Sam Roberts, Trysten Hill, William Bradley-King, Jotham Russell, Josiah Bronson
IR/PUP: Christian Barmore
Purcell and Watts are a lot nearer to the roster bubble than some would possibly assume, however with Barmore out indefinitely it solely is smart for New England to stack that room filled with heat our bodies. The Patriots prefer to rotate, and having seven versatile items might be enormous for defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington.
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LINEBACKERS (7)
In: Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Joshua Uche, Anfernee Jennings, Oshane Ximines, Raekwon McMillan, Christian Elliss
Out: Joe Giles-Harris, Steele Chambers
IR/PUP: Sione Takitaki
Who replaces Judon?
Elliss is our alternative right here, and whereas that may sound ludicrous, allow us to clarify. Jennings and Uche will mix to fill that position on a down-to-down foundation, however we expect the Patriots will enhance the quantity of snaps on the sting for Tavai — who stuffed in admirably final season. Elliss and McMillan will each play alongside Bentley till Takitaki is wholesome.
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CORNERBACKS (7)
In: Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Alex Austin, Isaiah Bolden, Marco Wilson, Marcellas Dial Jr.
Out: Shaun Wade, Mikey Victor, Azizi Hearn
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No modifications for this group. Wade might need a case over Dial if he weren’t injured, however for now, it is the rookie’s job to lose.
SAFETIES (5)
In: Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins, Brenden Schooler, Dell Pettus
Out: Joshuah Bledsoe, A.J. Thomas
IR/PUP: Marte Mapu
Pettus and Bledsoe are locked right into a battle for that last spot, with the previous successful out in our minds. Mapu hasn’t seen the sphere in three weeks, and we do not know why, so there is not any hope he could be prepared by the season.
It is as much as Pettus, Hawkins and Schooler to fill in in the intervening time.
SPECIALISTS (3)
In: Joey Slye (Ok), Bryce Baringer (P), Joe Cardona (LS)
Out: Chad Ryland (Ok), Tucker Addington (LS)
The Patriots have not let Ryland do a lot of something by means of two preseason video games. It is Slye’s job to lose at this level, which is shocking to those that have been down at practices all through the summer time.
