Intro to Bully Ball & Projecting the Patriots 53-Man Roster | Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles | Boston Sports Journal

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles

Ep. 1 Projecting the Pats 53  

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Veteran NFL Writer Greg Bedard explains his latest 53 man roster projection at Boston Sports Journal. Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the position battles at wide receiver, along the offensive line and secondary. They also discuss the latest on Cam Newton, his health and projection for the Patriots offense in 2020. Greg Bedard sees the Patriots offense having a "Bully Ball" mentality with Cam Newton and the emerging former Alabama RB Damien Harris. Plus the biggest roster surprises and best battles as training camp winds down. 

01:17 

Greg Bedard’s 53 man roster projection for the 2020 New England Patriots 2:32

A highly anticipated position for the Patriots is WR, so how many receivers are the Patriots going to keep according to Bedard’s latest 53 man roster projection?

3:21

Will the Patriots end up cutting Mohamed Sanu?

8:30

Who gets the final spot on the Patriots 53 man roster at the receiver position and how many receivers will they keep?

10:41

A player Greg has on his Patriots 53 man roster that surprises Nick.

13:34

What to expect from the Patriots secondary in 2020, the cornerbacks that make the roster and a player Greg believes could end up getting traded.

15:50

The Patriots drafted place kicker Justin Rohrwasser in the 5th round, but also brought in Nick Folk, what direction will the Patriots go in 2020? 

17:20

Can the Patriots release Rohrwasser, but still bring him back to the practice squad?

18:19

Biggest surprise and closest battles for Greg and his 53 man roster projection. 

19:30

Four guys at receiver for two spots: Mohamed Sanu,, Devin Ross, Jakobi Meyers and Jeff Thomas.

20:42

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23:20

Are you concerned about the QB play at Patriots camp? Concern over Cam Newton? Jarrett Stidham? 

Greg Bedard: “They’re going to be playing bully ball. They’re excited about the physicality that they’re going to have.”

24:05

What has Greg seen along the Patriots offensive line? Why does he believe it will be a massive strength of the 2020 Patriots?

26:26

Nick is not concerned about the QB position for the Patriots. 

28:05

 

Greg expands on his perception of Patriots offensive strategy of “Bully Ball” going into the 2020 season. 

30:55

Is Cam Newton healthy? How is Cam’s shoulder?

32:17

Nick’s overall thoughts on Cam Newton and how he’ll fit with the Patriots.

33:30

Greg is not enthused with what he’s seen from N’Keal Harry, but he’s hearing nothing but great things about Harry from guys he’s spoken with inside the Patriots organization.

35:40

Will Sony Michel just immediately get his spot back after he returns from injury or will Damien Harris steal his job? Greg and Nick rave about what they’ve heard and seen from camp so far with the young former Alabama running back.

38:26

“BostonSportsJournal.Com Member Comment of the Week”

Is this a team that is actually built to win with the best of the AFC? Do the Patriots actually believe they can compete with the likes of the Ravens and Chiefs in the AFC?

 

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