Why the concern about the 80 man roster?

[painekiller]

According to a press release the Pats placed 12 players on PUP yesterday (24th)

The following players have been placed on the PUP list: DL Jarvis Green, RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, S Rodney Harrison, DB Ellis Hobbs, T Nick Kaczur, G Stephen Neal, T Oliver Ross, LB Bo Ruud, LB Mike Vrabel, WR Wes Welker, C Ryan Wendell and DL Mike Wright.

Then today they removed Green-Ellis.

My understanding of the PUP list that it keeps players on the sideline, but it cost them roster spots. How do you practice with your entire offensive line on the PUP list. Kubiak is worried about one player adding to many reps to the other guys, how would a team survive 12 players? This has to be a ruse to rest old guys for the most part, Belichick's mad mind at work again.

I know the Texans are still a young team, and they need to get the reps for the young guys. And comparing them to NE is unfair. But are we seeing the difference in coaches?

Kubiak has worked the heck out of this team the last 2 years and we practice in one of the hottest locations in the NFL, is that a reason the players are breaking down and more injury prone? And if you agree, will the team still be strong but more capable of starting the season because they are fresher due to the new schedule?

[Nconroe]

looks like Pats have been doing this for their guys coming off injuries for past several years. as soon as ready to play, practice, they can come off PUP as long as its before final 53 man cut down in early Sept.

I hear the guys work out all year and are in better shape entering camp now, so, as long as don't run down, the better shape in the better, takes reps to get in top football hitting shape doesn't it. Perhaps the new practice schedule will help, need to try something to prevent all the injuries. Maybe an emphasis on take care of each other rather than play as hard as you can in practice will help. I thought practicing under the bubble helped keep off some of the severe heat as well.

[NBT]

Kubiak definitely seems to be taking a different approach to TC this year. Hope it works out OK, and leaads to fewer injuries during the year. We can't afford another 17 I/R's, and expect to contend for the playoffs.

With an 80 man roster it's harder to keep "fresh legs". A few years ago they would have had as many as 125 for TC. Keeping players legs fresher, but at the cost of reps, IMO. In any case I am anxious to see if it works out for the better.

About now the players are ready to start hitting a different colored jersey. So am I. (For them that is!)