Another moderately stunning move by BB & Co. today, as former third-round draft choice Tyrone McKenzie has been released. The Patriots needed a roster spot after claiming rookie O-lineman Steve Maneri (6-6, 290) off waivers from the Houston Texans. Maneri signed with the Texans this past May as an undrafted free agent out of Temple University. New England also confirmed its trades for LB Tracy White and S Jarrad Page.
The New England Patriots acquired S Jarrad Page in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs for undisclosed draft considerations and LB Tracy White in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for undisclosed draft considerations.
More stunners - some milder than others - from Bill Belichick and his staff of coaches and scouts. And another blow to the already suffering Patriots defense, as final cuts were announced late today.
The New England Patriots released 20 players today and placed S Brandon McGowan on injured reserve with a chest injury.
7 Matt Gutierrez QB
Height: 6-4 Weight: 231 Year: R Yrs/Pat: 1 Acquired: FA-07 School: Idaho State Born: Jun 9, 1984
Personal
Matt Gutierrez was born on June 9, 1984 ... Lettered in football at DeLaSalle High School ... Never lost a game at DeLaSalle ... Went 252-of-456 for 5,032 yards and 64 touchdowns, with just nine interceptions ... His high school quarterback rating was 190.4, and it was 206.7 as a senior ... Tossed five touchdowns in the CIF North Coast 4A championship ... Was ranked among the top 100 high school recruits by both SuperPrep Magazine and Rivals.100.com ... Majored in general studies.
Career Transactions
Matt Gutierrez was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2007.
College
2006 (Senior): Transferred to Idaho State after three years at the University of Michigan ... Was Idaho State's Outstanding Newcomer after throwing for 2,237 yards and 16 touchdowns ... Had a solid game against UNLV, going 17-for-32 for 260 yards and a touchdown despite constant pressure in his first start in five years ... Was extremely efficient against Ft. Lewis, going 14-for-19 with two touchdowns and 196 yards ... Had another stellar game against Idaho, throwing for 274 yards a and two touchdowns on 24-for-37 passing ... Had the 11th-most passing yards in school history, throwing for 394 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-27 loss to Northern Arizona ... Threw touchdowns of 80 yards and 76 yards in that game ... Completed 75 percent of his passes vs. Northern Colorado with three touchdowns in a 41-13 win ... Accounted for four touchdowns in a 42-35 loss to Montana State, throwing for 282 yards and a score and rushing for three scores as well ... Aired it out for 271 yards on 29-of-47 passing, including a near perfect two-minute drill to end the game, in the finale against Weber State ... Also caught an 11-yard touchdown pass. University of Michigan (2003-2005): Lettered for three years, and redshirted one ... Was named the starter for the 2004 season opener against Miami (OH), but suffered a shoulder injury, and did not throw a pass that season ... Finished his career at Michigan 27-for-41, completing 65.9 percent of his passes, for 286 yards and a touchdown ... His career quarterback rating was 132.5 ... Was 3-for-3 for 52 yards vs. Notre Dame ... In 2005, he was 14-for-22 passing for 133 yards.
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