Here are some thoughts following the Patriots’ cutdowns, along with a look back at my roster projections:
1) How did I do with the projection? The trade for Verderian Lowe had a big impact on how the overall roster played out. Who would have thought the Patriots would keep 11 Offensive lineman? I did state that Riley Reiff would go on IR after he had made the 53-man roster. He and Connor McDermott’s knee injuries were more serious than anyone let on. The Patriots aren’t exactly up front with medical information. Those two injuries were the reason the Patriots had to make the two trades for backup Tackles.