In February, fans learned that Sanu had suffered what should've been a season ending high ankle sprain but continued to play on it. Sanu would under surgery to repair the damage from not taking time off to heal.
In July, Sanu took to Instagram to show his work out regiment. He posted videos of him working out with the Patriots quarterbacks. Sanu was like American Express, everywhere you want to be.
Then came August, report after report and article after article mentioned Patriots pass catchers. Sanu was barely every mentioned. Gunner Olszewski, Demeire Byrd, and Devin Ross were turning up. Sanu would get the occasional mention on return reports but wasn't standing out there either.
On Monday the Patriots cut Sanu after not being able to find a trade partner. This wasn't surprising as I have been speculating this for a week, along with Meyers going to the untouchable practice squad position.
At this point I ask myself, would I rather have one of the three unproven names that have been making a name in camp over Sanu? The answer is yes. Sanu didn't do much last season, and although I give him a pass due to injury last season, he hasn't made a name for himself once camp started either. He disappeared faster than Inman did last year.
This is where the preseason comes in handy. However, those three guys that beat out Sanu, were going against the Patriots secondary. So while it wasn't in game competition, it was the best secondary in the league that they were competing against.
I expect the Patriots receiving core to be Edelman, Harry, Olszewski, Ross, Byrd, and Slater going into the season. Meyers can still earn a spot but he has to really perform.
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