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  • BILLSROCK1212
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    • Mar 2006
    • 5269
    #1

    Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

    so what are your thoughts on this any1 still think it was for the playbook or is this a cover up? I think it may be because the Pats don't wanna guarantee the contract or because they dont expect Dog Gabriel to be playing for another week or 2.

    Patriots | J. Smith signed
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:31:08 -0700
    ESPN.com reports the New England Patriots have signed WR Jonathan Smith (Patriots). Details of the contract were not disclosed.
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  • Dozerdog
    In a jar, on a shelf, next to the unopened Miracle Whip.

    Administrator Emeritus
    • Jul 2002
    • 42586
    #2
    Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

    I figured this would happen.


    I think they cut Smith to make a roster spot until the Dieon Branch trade. Once that was finalized, they scooped him up again

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    • Ickybaluky
      Registered User
      • Jul 2003
      • 8884
      #3
      Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

      Originally posted by Dozerdog
      I figured this would happen.


      I think they cut Smith to make a roster spot until the Dieon Branch trade. Once that was finalized, they scooped him up again
      Deion wasn't taking up a roster spot, he was on the Reserve-Did Not Report list (which made him roster exempt). Also, since Smith is not a 4-year vet he does not qualify to have his salary guaranteed from being on the roster after the first game (that is for 4-year or more vets only).

      The reason was simply Doug Gabriel suffering a hamstring injury during the week of practice, and Chad Jackson not being ready after missing all of camp. With those two out, the Pats were faced with Smith being their 3rd WR despite just getting signed that week. Smith has been signed to return punts and play ST, but was not as ready to contribute at WR.

      Childress was on the Pats all last year (16 weeks on PS, 1 active) and all of training camp this year. He was more ready to play WR, so they activated him and cut Smith, who was a luxury they couldn't afford on ST because they were so short at WR.

      With Gabriel returning this week, and Jackson being another week returned from his hamstring injury and possibly ready to contribute, Smith was re-signed.

      Nothing sinister, just some roster juggling due to their being shorthanded at a position.

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      • mybills
        81 st zoner
        • Jul 2002
        • 61717
        #4
        Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

        Everyone who said Belichick only wanted info out of him the first time.
        I never believed that.
        I didn't come here to fight, I hate fighting. Life is way too short to spend it on fighting! Go fight with yourself, one of you will eventually win!

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        • DynaPaul
          Registered User
          • Sep 2003
          • 7540
          #5
          Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

          Originally posted by mybills
          Everyone who said Belichick only wanted info out of him the first time.
          I never believed that.
          I don't know, he could be trying to save face now that there's some negative press out there in the media.
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          • Ickybaluky
            Registered User
            • Jul 2003
            • 8884
            #6
            Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

            Originally posted by DevilPaul
            I don't know, he could be trying to save face now that there's some negative press out there in the media.
            Yeah, he has always been so concerned about how he is percieved in the press. He is always letting that effect his judgement.

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            • TigerJ
              Registered User
              • Jul 2002
              • 22575
              #7
              Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

              I'm glad for Fast Freddie. No, really, I am.
              I've made up my mind. Don't confuse me with the facts.

              I'm the most reasonable poster here. If you don't agree, I'll be forced to have a hissy fit.

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              • pats-were-right
                Just paint a target on my forehead
                • Dec 2003
                • 342
                #8
                Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

                Originally posted by DevilPaul
                I don't know, he could be trying to save face now that there's some negative press out there in the media.
                Yeah, because that issue was really going to blossom into the next Watergate had he not done anything.

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                • DynaPaul
                  Registered User
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 7540
                  #9
                  Re: Jonathan Smith resigned with NE

                  Originally posted by pats-were-right
                  Yeah, because that issue was really going to blossom into the next Watergate had he not done anything.
                  Nah, the NFL would cover it up for their golden boys.

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