Lets start at the top. I think we can assume, although unfortunate, that Kyle Eckel is gone. While he has a great story, his strengths are too parallel to those of Heath Evans. However, Heath Evans does those things better. They are both hybrid halfback/fullback players who run hard-nosed and can be suspect in the passing game. However, I feel that Heath is both the better runner, receiver, and blocker, so I think he automatically beats out Eckel.

Side note: this is becoming a front page article haha

Then there’s the rook, BenJarvus Green-Ellis. While I like him alot, with the signing of Jordan, I just don’t see room for him on the active roster. My hope is that we can get him to the practice squad. He’s a big guy who’s got great acceleration going through the hole and could develop into something good.

After Green-Ellis comes the five you named. My guess is that Belichick goes with four, leaving one of them on speed-dial barring injury. So who would be the odd man out? Maroney isn’t at risk, so lets take him out of the picture. That leaves Jordan, Faulk, Evans, and Morris. Morris was very productive last year, but you have to question what kind of conditioning he is after he’s sat out this long. Faulk is getting older, but is an ultra-reliable asset in the receiving and pass blocking games. Evans can play fullback and halfback, and has showed good blocking over the years.

This seems like a capable group of backups, all with different strengths and weaknesses. Faulk is the 3rd down back, Sammy Morris is Maroney’s backup (where he gets a lot of carries), and Evans is the short yardage/fullback. Then, enter Lamont Jordan. He is an excellent receiver and can therefore play 3rd down running back. Scratch Kevin Faulk. He has shown that he can handle the bulk of carries any given Sunday, so he could be a great backup for Maroney. Scratch Sammy Morris. He has the body and blocking capabilities to move up and play fullback. Scratch Heath Evans.

So, in the end, I think Jordan will be safe from roster cuts. Evans is more of a true fullback, so my hunch tells me he is safe. That leaves us Morris and Faulk. I’d like to say Faulk would be safe, but don’t forget that Belichick had Morris getting a lot of 3rd down reps when Maroney was healthy last year. Therefore, I can’t say who will get cut. However, Belichick’s history tells us one of those four will be gone come opening day.

I think itll be intresting to see what they do with the Backfield. It is crowded with Maroney, Faulk, Jordan, Evans and Morris. Do you think any of those will get cut? Do they have room for all of them?

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Bryant struggled early, but he made a few solid tackles, and I thought he settled down well.

What kind of impact do you think Jordan will make?

On the other hand I thought Frenado Bryant Played like crap. On the first two drives he was burnt by D. Mason three times.

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