On this episode of the Slapping Meat Community Show, I fully step into Armchair GM mode for the New England Patriots — and this time it’s all about roster management.

Free agency’s already on the table… now comes the harder part.

We dig into:

• Who actually deserves a roster spot vs. who’s just dead cap in shoulder pads
• Extensions, restructures, and cuts — where do you save money and where do you double down?
• Core players vs. replaceable pieces — who are you building around for the next 3–5 years?
• Depth chart truth serum — where the Patriots think they’re strong vs. where they’re lying to themselves
• Draft philosophy meets roster reality — how needs, contracts, and timelines should shape every  ...