Who is our best TE? - New England Patriots Forums

patriot lifer · 03-08-2009, 06:24 PM

Ben Watson - doesn't have naturally soft hands and struggles blocking.

David Thomas - has naturally soft hands but isn't seeing much playing time.

Chris Baker - we've seen him as a receiving TE with the Jets now and then. not sure about blocking ability.

I find something wrong with naming Watson our best. I don't think he can catch or block (and those are pretty important dimensions of a TE). What's more I can't imagine him being resigned.

So who's our best? Is it still Watson?

***Frezo*** · 03-08-2009, 06:30 PM

I'd say Watson. His blocking improved a lot last season.

jbb9s · 03-08-2009, 06:37 PM

BB traded his best tight end to KC.

***Number Cruncher*** · 03-08-2009, 06:44 PM

put me down for a "Baker"....

Watson to me is fast turning into a stiff..... that fumble against the Jets... the hands of stone... yup, definately Baker....

***mgteich*** · 03-08-2009, 06:48 PM

You could post a poll.

My answer is Baker. But more importantly it doesn't matter much. We have five TE's on the team. We should be able to find three for the roster and one that is capable of starting in our various offensive sets.

alvinnf · 03-08-2009, 08:01 PM

Baker.....

signbabybrady · 03-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Watson and I don't think it is close. Watson has developed into a pretty good blocker he is no Graham but he is good. Without even consider his catching abilities he forces defenses to respect his speed. Sure we hoped we were getting better hands but he is a pretty damn good TE. Brady likes him in the red zone and dont underestimate what having Brady back will mean to him. Also Baker will free him to be a little more active in the pass game again.

alvinnf · 03-08-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by signbabybrady

Watson and I don't think it is close. Watson has developed into a pretty good blocker he is no Graham but he is good. Without even consider his catching abilities he forces defenses to respect his speed. Sure we hoped we were getting better hands but he is a pretty damn good TE. Brady likes him in the red zone and dont underestimate what having Brady back will mean to him. Also Baker will free him to be a little more active in the pass game again.

Watson is a Camaro, the NFL is full of Porsche's. We gotta get outta the 70's man.

primetime · 03-08-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by signbabybrady

Watson and I don't think it is close. Watson has developed into a pretty good blocker he is no Graham but he is good. Without even consider his catching abilities he forces defenses to respect his speed. Sure we hoped we were getting better hands but he is a pretty damn good TE. Brady likes him in the red zone and dont underestimate what having Brady back will mean to him. Also Baker will free him to be a little more active in the pass game again.

Baker's a superior blocker and has much better hands, especially in the red zone. Watson seems to make mental errors and for a guy with his speed he's not open downfield that much (though the Patriots don't often call on the TE to go downfield to be fair).

I think it's a push, though Watson made too many mistakes last year so I'm probably biased towards Baker, who I've always liked.

signbabybrady · 03-08-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alvinnf

Watson is a Camaro, the NFL is full of Porsche's. We gotta get outta the 70's man.

Look at his numbers two years ago with Brady, Moss, and Welker....He gave you alot that year. Moss and Welker are your Porche's and since you used the anology Porches are expensive

Watson = Value