JSn

I strongly doubt this guy should be prospected as the #3 TE. He'll be the #2 in 2 TE sets. Both he and Watson are legit receiving threats with above-grade blocking skill. Watson is not as bad as you all think, he's starting to show strength at Blocking and running down INT's, hehe.

In the end, Watson, Baker, #3 (I think Thomas is done). #3 might even be an O/L again, adding flexibility our game-day actives. A 2WR/2TE set with Faulk as a running/blocking/receiving threat out of the backfield would play nicely with these guys imo. Be interesting to see what the deal ends up being.

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primetime

Baker's a good receiver with solid hands, especially near the goal-line. He's also a tough blocker. I see this as a pretty good pickup.

mgteich

So, we have Watson and Baker active.

We will likely keep a backup as we usually do. We have three tight ends competing for that spot, two with time on the roster. It seems unlikely that we would bring in another.

tanked_as_usual

at this point, it comes down to whether the pats bring evans back......if they don't, you can expect to see all 3 (watson, thomas, baker) suit up every week

Urgent

I like this if it means the Pats don't have to draft a tight end before the fifth round of the draft. Then it's terrific.

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KDPPatsfan85

If he signs then more draft picks can go to defense and upgrading the OLine!! Also, i love it when a Jets player comes to his senses and joins the Patriots

PatsChamp88

Good signing glad we are getting some players out of the way early.

PATSYLICIOUS

I like this, just the type of move I feel we needed on offense. Watson in a contract year and Baker is a solid #2 to have. If Thomas stays #2 that means he is picking up.

Box_O_Rocks

Have the contract details been released? Is it a multi-year deal? On the plus side, the Pats now have 5 TE under contract for 2009, two of whom are Practice Squad eligible - Yippee for competition!

This is going to be a fun draft.

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mgteich

Why would I want Thomas active instead of Evans?