New England Patriots Roster Projection: Drake Maye, Boutte on the Bubble? A Slye Kicker and More

Though the New England Patriots failed to secure a win in their second preseason game, a handful of standout performances have adjusted the chances of several players for earning (or losing) a roster spot for 2024. Host Mike D’Abate offers his Patriots 53-man roster projection, while providing his thoughts on Drake Maye, Keion White, Kayshon Boutte, Joey Slye and more. #nfl #newenglandpatriots
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[@greyedeath4443]

You're right about Tyquan. He is fast. He gets injured faster than anybody else on the team, lol.

[@edbrit4893]

Nice job, Mike.

[@williamveasey6801]

This 53 projection will change when cut down day comes on the 27th. The Pats have the 3rd pick on the waiver wire. Look for 3-5 players to be added via the waiver wire.

[@mattesyl33]

I agree, cut Tyquan. NE should stop with Lowe as the starting LT. I'd put Chuk at LT and put Caedan Wallace at RT (and train him as a swing). Keep Lowe but he's certainly not reliable enough, and I see too many silly break downs coming from him. Sure Wallace is going to make some rookie eras but let him learn and I think he'll prove himself head and sholders above any situation keeping Lowe at LT. As for Keion White, he's an awesome QB wrecker and line disrupting force. With that said, he's not a LBer. If he's forced into coverage like how Judon could handle, then White is not being used properly. The CB room has a young talented battle and it's gonna force a hard hard cut no matter how you do it. As for their Kicker, Slye is certainly the man who proved his worth plus the is a full size 5'11" 200+lbs beast😅.

[@littlenugs9942]

I forgot about KJ Osborn in the reciever room. Imo Boutte deserves a chance over Thorton... Hes already got hurt this camp. As far as the o-line goes i want the rookies on the left, Andrews in at center Sow at right gaurd and ME at right tackle. Leveret as the back up center/gaurd, C.Ok. back up tackle then id go looking at other teams that cut guys... I dont have much faith in anyone else on the team currently.

[@FantasySportsZen]

Not bad. Disagreements: Cut: Hasty, Ekuale, Purcell, Ellis, Wilson, Bolden In: Fenwick, Thornton, Watts, Giles-Harris, Wade, Dial

[@jaisriram295]

Not a chance Dial doesnt make the team

[@Oldguard_8]

For team that will prob draft top 5, def top 10 next year, develop develop develop. Ignore W this year, bring in every ounce of outside talent that may develop. Thornton has had a couple years to add some strength and mass, any chance of stashing him for a full year to do yoga/ballet and solve the injury bug? I'm curious to see what talent they add from other rosters, esp at line and perhaps TE. Gut the line, horde talent. Not sure why they don't grab and stash several R's to just develop and see. On DL, keep youth.....next 1-2 years don't matter.....trade talent for picks and develop. LB needs to get faster. S has room for cuts - Nice content /convo.

[@hbgrimmer850]

Wallis will make special teams .

[@TheNosarajr]

I put Boutte ahead of Baker by a tiny bit.

[@littlenugs9942]

I think that's the yr in the NFL under his belt. Baker has to fill in a little more. I'd keep both on the 53 man starting roster

[@Locksmith92]

That catch by boutte was Tyquons pink slip..Booty Baker Polk Pop .

[@delusionalpatriotsfan9858]

I'd rather cut kJ Osborne let's not put our hopes in failed receivers from other teams

[@johnhaversack1634]

Ex of Patriots failures...Bears draft Williams..have DJMoore/K. Allen/drafted Odunze...best WR........Patriots draft Maye...have Bourne/2 rookie WRs.....its all about Mgmt people..Pats dont have it.

[@hbgrimmer850]

Patriots fan's know that we are not going to have a great season.This isn't breaking news.

[@TheNosarajr]

Zappe is number two, cut Brissette. Milton to the practice squad.

[@hbgrimmer850]

Zappe is definitely not even close to qb3 lol.