Final 53, The Way I See It

I don't think Thursday's game did a lot to change coaches minds in the last 24-48 hours. Unfortunately for auditioning wide receivers, Doug Flutie and Matt Cassell didn't dish out prime performances either. I think New England will make some free agency moves after other teams make their cuts. They also have options of trying to keep several "cuts" for the practice squad.

That in mind, I give you what I see as the Patriots roster when they open the season Thursday at Oakland.

Quarterbacks:
Tom Brady
Doug Flutie
Matt Cassell

Running Backs:
Corey Dillon
Kevin Faulk
Kory Chapman

Fullbacks:
Patrick Pass
Kyle Eckel

Wide Receivers:
Deion Branch
David Givens
Bethel Johnson
Tim Dwight
David Terrell
Andre Davis

Tight Ends:
Ben Watson
Daniel Graham
Christian Fauria

Offensive Linemen:
Brandon Gorin
Tom Ashworth
Steve Neal
Billy Yates
Dan Koppen
Logan Mankins
Russ Hochstein
Matt Light
Nick Kazcur

Defensive Linemen:
Richard Seymour
Ty Warren
Marquise Hill
Vince Wilfork
Jarvis Green
Mike Wright

Linebackers:
Willie McGinest
Rosevelt Colvin
Matt Chatham
Chad Brown
Dan Klecko
Larry Izzo
Monty Beisel
Don Davis
Mike Vrabel
Tully Banta-Cain

Safeties:
Eugene Wilson
Rodney Harrison
James Sanders

Cornerbacks:
Randall Gay
Tyrone Poole
Asante Samuel
Duane Starks
Ellis Hobbs

Kicker:
Adam Vinatieri

Punter:
Josh Miller

Other Special Teamers:
Lonie Paxton