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Pats Sign New Orleans Travaris Cadet as pass catching RB

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Ah, Cadet. Should have known he'd be gone. 

 

 

Cadet really does not do much at all. As a pass catching RB, that's about as useful as he gets, and that's just a scratch. He was very mediocre in NO. 

 

If the Pats just use him to catch short balls, he will be OK, but do not expect much from him. Pierre Thomas, as old as he is put far more effort into gaining yardage (I was kinda hoping the Pats would pick him up or someone else good that would give him a good home where he's appreciated) 

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Ah, Cadet. Should have known he'd be gone. 

 

 

Cadet really does not do much at all. As a pass catching RB, that's about as useful as he gets, and that's just a scratch. He was very mediocre in NO. 

 

If the Pats just use him to catch short balls, he will be OK, but do not expect much from him. Pierre Thomas, as old as he is put far more effort into gaining yardage (I was kinda hoping the Pats would pick him up or someone else good that would give him a good home where he's appreciated) 

Thanks for those insights. He apparently had 38 catches last year on 50 targets which is pretty good. I think the Pats would only look at using him out of the backfield as they have other RBs for running between the tackles.

 

How was he at returning kicks?

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http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/2015/03/17/patriots-sign-pass-catching-travaris-cadet/h1NUAzVHsmVWpsTxyDvdqO/story.html?p1=feature_sec_hp

 

Oh Bogie, can you help us Pats fans with who this guy is? He played for New Orleans the last three seasons and caught 45 balls. He also was a kick returner as well. Your thoughts?

 

 

He's got similar ability to Vereen.

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I think they're hoping James White (4th rounder last year) steps up and takes Vereen's role. Cadet strikes me as an affordable backup plan. 

 

James White is a talented back. I expected him to be the starter by the end of last season. Multi-purpose back, smooth runner, strong finisher... he didn't have a good preseason, but he should look better this year. I wanted the Colts to draft him late.

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I think they're hoping James White (4th rounder last year) steps up and takes Vereen's role. Cadet strikes me as an affordable backup plan. 

Yeah, I think that is why they ultimately passed on Bush and Harvin. If White is the natural replacement then no need to spend big on another player who will be a back up.

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James White is a talented back. I expected him to be the starter by the end of last season. Multi-purpose back, smooth runner, strong finisher... he didn't have a good preseason, but he should look better this year. I wanted the Colts to draft him late.

 

That's good to hear... he got excellent reviews in mini camps but didn't see the field a lot this year. Supposedly has nice burst, good hands, etc. 

 

Yeah, I think that is why they ultimately passed on Bush and Harvin. If White is the natural replacement then no need to spend big on another player who will be a back up.

 

Certainly cheaper than Bush or Harvin. I wouldn't have wanted Harvin here anyway... 

 

They also have that guy (name is escaping me) who they claimed off waivers from Carolina last year (he had a torn ACL). 

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Thanks for those insights. He apparently had 38 catches last year on 50 targets which is pretty good. I think the Pats would only look at using him out of the backfield as they have other RBs for running between the tackles.

 

How was he at returning kicks?

 

 

average at returning kicks. 

 

as for the number of balls caught, that has to do with the fact that it's short pass offense. When he was targeted over 10-15 yards, it wasn't caught. He'll catch everything that is under 10 yards though. 

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That's good to hear... he got excellent reviews in mini camps but didn't see the field a lot this year. Supposedly has nice burst, good hands, etc. 

 

 

Certainly cheaper than Bush or Harvin. I wouldn't have wanted Harvin here anyway... 

 

They also have that guy (name is escaping me) who they claimed off waivers from Carolina last year (he had a torn ACL). 

Tyler Gaffney. I forgot about him. He could be pretty good as well.

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