Roster Games

Teams around the NFL are down to their 53 man roster, with the practice squad still to be decided. There are always many surprises.

Some veteran players are released with the understanding that they will be resigned by their team.

WR Demaryius Thomas is a great example. After his initial release, he can be signed for cheaper money. It happens all around the league.

For the Pats, this initial 53 will not be the same for Week One.

UMass 2019

UMass starts their season tonight when they are hosted by Rutgers. It's a big payday for UMass as they will get $1.5 million for being served up to a team that is favored by 15 1/2.

The Minutemen have struggled since going to a Division I program. Their schedule has been filled with bowl bound teams. In the last five years, they are 15-45. They could seek easier opponents, but have chosen to pursue top notch ones.

Fans want to see improvement. A winning season would be amazing, but who knows whether it will happen.

The big question tonight is the final score and where they stand with the over and under of 55.

Final Game For Some

Teams are playing their final preseason game. Their main goal should be to not get anyone hurt. No matter what, someone will get injured and miss the season. It happens every year.

Many players will never suit up again after tonight. It's a harsh reality of the NFL.

The Final 1,200

Coach Belichick made a great comment on the release of 1,200 players on Saturday. They get traded and released. It happens every year.

No matter what, someone will end up on the roster that we never expected.

The roster will be fluid the first few weeks.

Many careers are about to end. They just don't know yet.

A Brown Helmet

Raiders WR Antonio Brown has captured media attention with his never ending quest to wear a helmet that doesn't meet NFL guidelines for safety. He has lost two grievances before an arbitrator. He received an ultimatum from GM Mike Mayock to be a part of the team or not.

Several helmet makers have stepped forward to make Brown their endorser by supplying him with their product and gathering all the attention.

In the end, Brown will make money off of this. It was a great move on his part.

Andrew Luck Retired

Colts QB Andrew Luck surprised everyone when he announced his retirement at the age of 29 during the team's preseason game Saturday night. He said the injuries had taken a toll on him mentally and physically.

With two weeks to go until the start of the season, it was not the best time for this. Luck needs to take care of himself.

Colt fans should be ashamed of the reaction by some who booed him off the field after it was announced during the game. Luck expressed his shock and disappointment to their response.

A Short Career On Fox

Many former players try to make it in broadcasting. Not everyone is successful. The important thing is to have a chance.

Former Pats DL Vince Wilfork was a contributor to the Fox pregame show last season with short funny stories.

Something just didn't work and Fox decided not to keep him on for this season. He has a lot of potential if given the right situation.

Odell Keeps It Going

Odell Beckham Jr cannot move on after his trade from the Giants to the Browns,

He claims that it wasn't a business decision by them, but rather done out of spite.

He also groused about his passing routes that he felt were so predictable with Eli taking the snaps.

Much is expected from him this season.

Tuesday's Nonsense

People on sports talk radio just float ideas out there. It doesn't matter if there is any substance to them.

One station spent too much time talking about whether Jerod Mayo will be the next coach of the Pats. He has been a coach for two preseason games and they want to move him to the next spot.

The same goes for Belichicks kids who are on the coaching staff. Who knows what their long terms plans are? Anything thoughts are pure speculation.

Punter Gone

The Pats released six year punter Ryan Miller today. There are some salary cap implications, but it's all about saving money here and there.

Their 5th round draft pick Jake Bailey is a bargain for them. A good chance to cut player cost.

Jakobi Time

Pats rookie WR Jakobi Meyers is making a strong case to grab a roster spot. He has excelled in training camp and the first two preseason games.

How did he go undrafted? He has a very good chance to make it.

Getting Through Game 2

The Pats beat the Titans 22-17 and all that, but it was more important that both teams went away without any major injuries.

Tough decisions will be made on the roster. There will be players that they don't want to release, but they get caught up in a numbers and position situation.

Tom Brady didn't play. That will be talked about.