Patriots Cut Zoltan Mesko: Blame NFL Salary Cap?

Former Patriots punter Zoltan Mesko

Veteran punter Zoltan Mesko was cut by the Patriots this week. Mesko, a fan favorite, was in the fourth year of a 4 year contract. While not exactly Pro Bowl caliber, he was a good situational punter who often pinned opponents back inside their 20 yard line.

Was he released due to performance or a victim of NFL salary cap economics? Let's delve into this question further: