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In response to
"Why did the Patiots cut Meriweather? 4 seasons, 2 Pro Bowls....that's solid production -- nm"
by
Will Hunting
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According to ESPN:
Posted by
nubby
Sep 4 '11, 10:21
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When the Patriots make a veteran player available, either via trade or by release, the rest of the NFL gets suspicious. They have one of the league's most respected player evaluation systems and it's not often that coach Bill Belichick has bid farewell to a player who later matched the success he had in New England.
As Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com points out, there were indications all summer that Meriweather's status with the team had suddenly turned shaky. He reported to training camp in questionable shape, played more than many starters in the preseason and wasn't a great match for the increased amount of man defense the Patriots reportedly will play this season.
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