Who can figure Belichick out? The Pats signed Joseph Addai. What is his affinity for these mediocre veteran RBs? Why draft Ridley and Vereen? And, of course, we all know who's really getting screwed here. What does Danny Woodhead have to do to be given a chance to be the incredible offensive weapon he is?
Addai, a late 1[SUP]st[/SUP] round pick in 2006, has been a colossal disappointment, particularly after his first two seasons (06-07 and 07-08), where he was considered (at the very least) an above average back, tallying around 1,100 yards in both years. He reminds of the Green Bay’s former starting running back, Brandon Jackson, in that he isn’t particularly good in any category critical to being a successful running back. He isn’t strong, or tough, or durable, or quick, or a good pass blocker, or a good receiver. Despite his gaudy combine 40-time (4.37), he doesn’t look particularly fast on the field, either. He was particularly awful over the past three seasons, even drawing the ire of several Casteon “journalists,” who agreed that he was arguably the worst starting running back in the NFL (which is quite telling). Although I remember him as a talented player at LSU, Addai often split carries with other backs and never even rushed for 1,000 yards in college. For what it's worth, Addai has no “off field” problems whatsoever, he is non-threatening during interviews, he doesn’t “Zulu” on the field, and he seems like a decent person when contrasted against his turd-hued comrades.
Now, at 29 years old and with a long history of injuries, he has been signed by New England. His signing could either be as a replacement for veteran Kevin Faulk, or, if they decide to only keep three active running backs (after Woodhead and Ridley), an indication that Shane Vereen may be cut or placed on the practice squad come September. Either way, Woodhead's role is bound to increase in 2012.
CAPTION: A Familiar Sight for Colt Fans – Addai Injured
bigunreal said:
As for Gaffney- that's Brady's influence. Brady inexplicably "loves" Gaffney. He should ask David Carr how much he loved Gaffney, back he was one of the great "weapons" Charlie Casserly gave him. Gaffney, along with Lloyd, will almost certainly mean Gonzalez has no chance to play. And I read a mainstream blurb that one of the N.E. beat writers thinks Edelman may be the "odd man out," although he did go on to say someone would snatch him quickly if he was.
With all the white players the Pats now have, combined with the continuous addition of questionable blacks, it will be very interesting to see how the final roster pans out. I'd be shocked if they don't set an all time record for the "purging" of white players.
The Gaffney singing is surprising, given the fact that they are searching for a tall “flanker” and Gaffney, who is neither tall nor a flanker, was always more of a slot receiver during his tenure in New England (2006-2008). Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels, for whatever reason, adore Gaffney, a inexplicable love affair that was likely the primary reason he was signed. At this point, Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd are likely to be the #1 and #2 receivers, with Branch, Gaffney, and Gonzalez competing for playing time in the #3, #4, and #5 roles.
With talents such as Gronkowski and Hernandez at TE, I doubt New England will carry more than 5 receivers (none of whom play special teams, accept an occasional Welker punt return). Ochocinco, Stallworth, Britt Davis, Jeremy Ebert, and Matt Roark and are likely to be cut, with Edelman and Slater likely to make the squad based on offenseive/defensive/special teams versatility. Hopefully, Ebert can at least make the practice squad as a rookie.
As for the impending “all-time record white purge”…well, that could certainly occur. With Matt Light officially retiring, the Patriots are set at 39 white players on the roster (see breakdown above). I imagine that anywhere from 14 -18 white players could be purged in order to meet both league requirements for race, as well as intrinsic social paradigms. That is, keeping no more than 25 white players. With any luck, though, a rash of injuries could ruin their little pre-determined “roster blueprints,” an act of defiance that would utterly incense the Aryan-Wigger, Roger Goodell...
CAPTION: "Welcome Aboard, You Handsome Fatso!" [Poe-Goodell Kiss]
CAPTION: "Wazzup, My Nigga?" [Ingram-Goodell Gangsta Handshake] 
