NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that the team has released punter Zoltan Mesko and defensive tackles Jermaine Cunningham and Marcus Forston, per a source informed of the transactions. Mesko was beaten out by rookie Ryan Allen, the only player in NCAA history to win the Ray Guy Award two years running. Mesko's salary -- he was due to earn $1.323 million this season -- likely also played a factor, don't be surprised if Mesko catches on elsewhere before the season is through. The decision to cut ties with Cunningham again shows the willingness of the Patriots to wear their mistakes and move on. A second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Cunningham never broke through on Bill Belichick's defense, managing 3.5 sacks in three seasons. Source: NFL.com
Cunningham was a big disappointment. I'm a little surprised to see Mesko cut, but the rookie is cheaper. And its only punter.
