Mazz’s (J-Stew’s) Tiers: Overhyped preseason Patriots
Almost every year during the NFL preseason certain players perform above and beyond and gain some hype around making the opening day roster. However, not all of those players end up making it to the roster, or even the NFL. In this week’s “Mazz’s Tiers”, J-Stew fills in for Mazz and gives his “most overhyped preseason Patriots“.
Tier 3

FOXBORO, MA – AUGUST 31: Austin Carr #84 of the New England Patriots participates in drills before a preseason game with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
1994 – WR – Kevin Lee
1997 – RB – Sedrick Shaw
1995 – RB – Dino Philyaw
2017 – WR – Austin Carr
2018 – RB – Ralph Webb
2014 – WR – Brian Tyms
Tier 2

Aug 9, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Danny Etling (5) throws the ball against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
2008 – LB – Shawn Crable
Wait, what?!
Just your standard 86-yard rush TD for QB Danny Etling.#NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/6aNijrpqc6
2018 – WR – Braxton Berrios
2004 – WR – P.K. Sam
Tier 1

FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 10: Wide receiver Bethel Johnson #81 of the New England Patriots catches a pass during the game against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC divisional playoffs on January 10, 2004 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Titans 17-14 to advance to the AFC Championship game. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
2003 – WR – Bethel Johnson
1998 – WR – Tony Simmons
2013 – TE – Zach Sudfeld
2002 – QB – Rohan Davey
1999 – QB – Michael Bishop