New England Patriots 53-man roster projection (v. 3) – ESPN Boston

Here are Reiss’ and Yates’ dueling 53-man roster predictions and it looks like they’re struggling with the same things I struggled with in mine. 

The first place is on the O-line where we all went with just seven offensive linemen. Yes, they’re all versatile, but that’s not much depth. Connolly and Cannon need to get back asap.

They cut both Hooman and Fells, but kept James Develin. That leaves Ballard and Sudfeld as the sole tight ends until Gronk gets back, and that feels light to me. Think Fells or Hooman make it.

We all agree on Ras-I sneaking on despite yet another injury. Somehow he just continues to hang on, but I’ve just about lost hope he could ever play a 16-game season. I don’t put much weight into past injuries, but with Dowling there’s no question, he’s injury-prone.

The lack of quality depth at defensive tackle continues to stick out like a sore thumb. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a move there next Saturday on cutdown day.