Brian Waters: Making Sense of Waters’ Absence from Patriots Training Camp

July 29, 2012   ·   Oliver Thomas   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots are in training camp priming for the 2012 season, but a familiar face is missing: right guard Brian Waters.
The veteran offensive lineman started all 16 regular-season games for the Patriots last year and was voted to his sixth Pro Bowl. Yet his future with the team is uncertain, as ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss indicated on July 26:
Waters has not reported for camp, and Belichick described the situation as similar to the team's mandatory minicamp in June when Waters was an "excused personal absence."
Waters has been placed on the "did not report" list, cites Reiss. By failing to report for training camp, Waters could potentially be fined. Although, Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio did not disclose that information during his media interview on July 28, per Reiss.
If the Patriots opted to fine Waters under such a fragile circumstance, the club may be burning a bridge. After all, Waters' plans have been unsteady for ...

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