Because Roche and Greg will need snaps off every now and again, and because people frequently get injured playing the game of football. Great teams are great because of depth. Patchan was valuable depth.
No chance it’s mutual. This is a big hit on depth. He was going to play a lot this year just like last year. He’s an experienced and productive player.
This sucks man. Dude literally gave 2 knees to be a Cane. Worked his *** of to get back. I get it though. He will start for some other team. Gotta get that film.