Every time a player is signed, someone gets released. That is a fact of life in the NFL. At this time of year, teams are allowed to have 80 players on their roster, in addition to their unsigned draft choices. When a drafted player is signed, someone must be released.
The other day, the Pats announced the re-signing of free-agent LB Derrick Burgess. He was acquired last year from the Oakland Raiders for a 3rd and 5th round draft pick. Apparently, he impressed Coach Belichick enough to sign him again for the 2010 season.
This was done at the expense of WR Isiah Stanback who was released. This doesn't mean the Pats can't re-sign him, but Stanback is now looking to hook up with another team. I think this my have been a procedural move. He was their 3rd QB during the second half of last season. He played well enough at receiver to have two starts late in the season.
Personnel moves are always risky. Players can be lost to another team. I had Stanback penciled into one of the roster spots. I don't think the Pats have seen the last of him.
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