New England Patriots: Early Look at How the 53-Man Roster Could Shape Up

May 5, 2012   ·   Kyle Cormier   ·   Jump to comments

Every year, it's a shot in the dark to predict how Bill Belichick’s roster will shape up for the season. Here is a very early look at what the 53-man roster could look like in September when the New England Patriots take the field against the Tennessee Titans.
 
Quarterback: (3)
Tom Brady
Brian Hoyer
Ryan Mallett
Cut: Mike Hartline
Rationale: Brady, Hoyer and Mallett are all obvious locks unless either back up is traded, but even that seems extremely unlikely. Barring injury, Hartline’s best chance would be the practice squad.
 
Running Back: (5)
Stevan Ridley
Shane Vereen
Danny Woodhead
Spencer Larsen
Joseph Addai
Cut: Tony Fiammetta, Eric Kettani and Brandon Bolden
Rationale: The Patriots keep a veteran in Addai after not selecting a back in the draft. He will add some depth behind Stevan Ridley, the projected starter. Update 8:18 PM Patriots are likely to sign Joseph Addai according...

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