Patriots Roster Report - 11/30/2007

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[0:36]" Welcome back this afternoon when. Today to November 30 on Friday he had to let him. Get BMW's umbrella -- not eat any high in the all the latest traffic is any contact."

[0:50]" It was a busy week -- thank you. Unlike previous weeks where we talked all about injury reports in practice squads this week we have a couple big name players involved in the transactions. First evolved Roosevelt Colvin left last week's game the eagles with a foot injury and has subsequently been placed on I R so that was clearly. Season ending ending type injury. On you know some confusion earlier in the week whether it was foot weather was arm to foot injury this season is over he's on IR. Patriots bring in veteran linebacker Chad brown for the who knows how many -- third time this year but he's been in the past inside outside. Overwhelmed by opposing blockers his career here has been a bit of an up and down story. And the other moves go inside -- that Troy brown brought on the active roster now on the 53 man roster eligible to play this week against the ravens. To make room for Troy brown Kareem -- brown week here in New England cream brown released from the active roster and actually. Acquired over waivers by the New York Jets. So the biggest issue we have this week I guess is the linebacker situation because while Troy coming back -- be -- he where he fits in. The offense doesn't need any added weapons the question here is. What takes place at linebacker does it -- Thomas go to the outside he -- Bruschi played inside. The Chad brown play do any of the young guys Pierre woods on the outside or Eric Alexander get into the rotation here at linebacker."

[2:17]" All guerrilla start us off golf life I think we'll probably all three in agreement that it it will be Thomas -- into the outside with Allen Bruschi playing. Full time in I would -- on the board I think the question is. If they're going to do any kind of rotation that they do with the young guys involved which would be Eric Alexandra Pierre woods would have they go with the the veteran that they brought in as you said Andy. Chad brown might get is that Chad brown. Probably get the first chance -- get significant snaps and if he can't handle it then maybe -- they go to plan B with one yeah I -- they built preference or experience there. -- win now so you think there's an immediate effort now pose disputes on an immediate effort to keep some sort of rotation I don't know what. Go ahead but you know with Tommy you to wurtman I'd like."

[3:06]" Going to make it initially Chad brown the chance. Tom what do you think. You know I think would be in the best interest of rotation because the agent linebackers I agree with Paul Jett -- get the first chance which he says. You -- in -- the job done in my union through that. Well CBS on a number of different occasions over the last couple he's certainly not going to play of Nightline that girls -- season now. Leah and all like that Chad brown get an opportunity at some point to make some plays. Based on what we've seen it again is not a shot guys have a long career he's not going to be able to make those plays that you get down to is -- Alexander worthy on the incited Peter -- worthy on the outside. On those two guys who took different approaches when asked about this week. Hi Eric Alexander and I'm still backing up whoever's out there whereas Pierre woods and ask bill. Didn't was told not to talk till you told me not to say anything oh dollars and little bit of a different approach but as we talked about in the past them via W progress. I'm not sure what the feeling is for either of those players and I I don't think the ceiling is starting player and I think which of MC four man line. Could be because that's what they have depth threat at least say -- Bruschi rotate in the middle keep those guys -- even though Thomas in the Urbina on them. What Thomas great on the outside. In you know it may be a blessing in disguise who used as you at all along -- That's where Thomas is most comfortable rushing the -- on the outside to lose -- chances because it even better I I personally think so I think. You know you you worry about the injury concerns with the older -- guys but I think immediately this becomes more play making the -- I think I'd be scared to be Kyle bowler in the and the ravens because you've got to come -- from both edges with two guys who are proven. Durham bulls play makers in for -- and Thomas and they're not one dimensional these are not pass rusher just pure passer -- they can play the run make him play the past they can pull Russia they can try to be -- athleticism. -- I think initially this defense is better. I absolutely agree with you guys"

[5:03]" in the shorts if this playoff I think it would absolutely unquestionably vehicle in I'm a little concerned at this hill. You know the regular season here to play a -- December to going now in the playoffs so there is high and you know -- 18 left. The erratically if you if you max it out this time to get worn down a little bit that does -- army lightly but I think there's no question if I had one game to play. These four guys out on the field as much possible I had my choice and the feel good story of the week Troy brown back on the roster. We all kind of talked about it would be an unfortunate maybe if you just sort of went away with relief or what and I are. He's going to get a chance to do something. -- Troy brown they've left it open offense defense special teams who knows."

[5:47]" What like John Elway. It could -- the Lombardi trophy and we all -- as a virtual lock that as the patriots pursue the record for players scoring a touchdown you can add Troy brown to that list at some point because. Virtual guarantee Troy brown will get a touchdown here but I do think -- something left if you get an injury to a Welker. An extra receiver whatever it may be I think try to get a little something left. And if nothing else I think the teammate lava man these and I really nice guy to have on the bench to bid at any point in anyways most. Most teams you know you've got a more edited or or -- right. It Indianapolis -- that they totally trust Peter you throw -- Troy brown mentally slump unit seven yard out if it then you're easy if you into a dog but I -- problem put Troy brown out there and think kept the ball with last year's AFC championship run well. Or the free throws runner out so well you'll go there but. Good news this week on some level Troy brown back. Some questions -- and see how it unfolds in the coming weeks some of us here believe the defense got better because we're no longer wasting -- Thomas as an inside linebacker. That's going to do for the roster report. Back to -- And go."

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