Malcolm Mitchell, Jordan Matthews, and now Kenny Britt. I knew Britt was too much of an idiot to ever come close to meshing with the precision Tom Brady demands out of his receivers. Hopefully Decker can get over his dropsies and make the team. Big-time bust Dorsett and Cordarrelle Patterson, who is a kick returner far more than a WR, are the only black threats left now at receiver. This should ensure that one or both of Berrios and McCarren makes the team:
From an (((Ian Rapoport))) tweet:
Sources: The #Patriots are releasing WR Kenny Britt. A fairly big surprise given the expectations coming into camp.
Great news and given the massive amount of time that Britt missed with the hamstring injury, it was to be expected. I thought they’d put him on the PUP list, but this is way better scenario for our guys! I predict the WR’s on the final 53 will be as follows:
Slater
Hogan
Patterson
Dorsett
Decker - He could very well be cut, but I think he’ll stick due to his vast NFL experience, red zone ability, and low salary.
McCarron - He could also be cut, as he hasn't flashed in the pre-season (1 catch for 6 yards and a few decent kick returns). Berrios is pushing him, but he’s missed some time with injury and McCarron has been in the NE system much longer. I think Berrios will be stashed on the PS. It would be great if both were kept, however, it would likely come at the expense of Decker.
Edelman - Suspended, will not count against roster total. Assuming McCarron makes the team, I think he'll be put on the PS after Edelman returns.
I watched NE’s second pre-season game against the Eagles and Cordarrelle Patterson actually looked surprisingly good. He displayed good hands and explosiveness in space. He didn’t return punt or kicks, which leads me to believe that they signed him to be more of a receiver.
Dorsett has done nothing in the pre-season, but they seem to like him as the #4 WR and I think he makes the team and keeps his role as a “change of pace” guy that spells the starters several times per game.
Brady, Burkhead, Edelman, Gronk, Hogan, Decker, and possibly McCarron or Berrios in the same offense! Should be another great season rooting for the team that has done the absolute most to combat the Caste System and negative stereotypes against white skull players.