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I don't want to assume that Waters is returning I want him to return. Watching his performance in 2011 was pure, unadulterated football pleasure.Throw in the Mankins torn ACL injury, and one can view this as a potential problem on the offensive line; that said, they did go out and sign Gallery, so hopefully one of the 2 (Mankins/Waters) situations goes well in the coming months.
To answer your question...NO. No one 'really' knows one way or another, and if they do they aren't sharing the info.
There was one writer (Greg Bedard) who claims that Waters is definitely coming back, or at least did so a couple of months ago. However, as recently as last week Mike Reiss talked of signs that it was very much up in the air.
And of course Belichick himself dodged the question when asked a couple of weeks ago, although we can certainly expect that kind of predictibility from him.
I think most are assuming that Waters returns, but I will feel much better when/if he says so himself. Until then, it's up in the air in my opinion.
I don't want to assume that Waters is returning I want him to return. Watching his performance in 2011 was pure, unadulterated football pleasure.
In reality, how are we set at RG? Is Cannon ready to step in and take his place? Do we roll Connolly there given Koppen is back? What about McDonald?
I don't want to assume that Waters is returning I want him to return. Watching his performance in 2011 was pure, unadulterated football pleasure.
In reality, how are we set at RG? Is Cannon ready to step in and take his place? Do we roll Connolly there given Koppen is back? What about McDonald?
It is only late May, and this voluntary, which is crucial context to keep in mind. With that backdrop, the Patriots' offensive line would be one storyline I would focus on at this point. No Vollmer. No Waters. Add that the team had three offensive linemen in for tryouts this week, as reported by ESPNBoston's Mike Rodak, and one gets the sense that Bill Belichick and the coaching staff have some moving parts and uncertainty at this point.
With some of the top offensive linemen not present, a group including Sebastian Vollmer, Logan Mankins and Brian Waters, this was a good chance to watch some of the young linemen. Ryan Wendell lined up at right guard, in Waters' spot. Veteran Robert Gallery lined up at left guard, in Logan Mankins' spot.
The Patriots hosted three offensive linemen on tryouts Wednesday, according to a league source. They were: offensive tackle Stephon Heyer (6-foot-6, 330 pounds), offensive tackle Brandon Keith (6-5, 335), and guard/center Jamey Richard (6-5, 295). All three players have starting experience.
The Patriots' roster stands at 89 players, one shy of the 90-man limit. The team has 16 offensive linemen under contract, but the status of injured guard Logan Mankins and veteran guard Brian Waters remains up in the air for organized team activities, which are underway this week.
Not to jump to any conclusions, but Reiss notes (1) that Brian Waters has been absent from (voluntary) OTAs so far, and (2) that the Pats have at least kicked the tires on some veteran linemen:
Quick hits from today's OTA - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
Cleaning out the OTA notebook - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
Source: Trio of O-linemen in for tryout - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
I assume the Pats are just doing diligence, but this is clearly something to monitor over the next month and into training camp.
I desperately wanted wanted Senio Kelemete and Nate Potter, I hope passing on them doesnt come back to bite the team.
I desperately wanted wanted Senio Kelemete and Nate Potter, I hope passing on them doesnt come back to bite the team.
Markus Zusevics and Jeremiah Warren say hi.
Markus Zusevics and Jeremiah Warren say hi.