Is tight end still a need? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 04-23-2010, 11:14 PM

Meh,There will definately be a JAG TE cut in FA in the next few months...I would pick one up then

I would start looking for another OLB,DT,RB and WR and a Punter as well with the last day picks.

WhiZa · 04-23-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

B.O.B. had said (if I can remember correctly) that he wanted the TE to become more of a receiving threat in our offense. If so, Gronk will be running routes just as much, if not more, as he stays in to block.

I can see that. Crumpler will be the main blocking TE. Gronk is secondary, but you'd be dumb not to utilize that 6-6 size in the passing attack

***KontradictioN*** · 04-23-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiZa

I can see that. Crumpler will be the main blocking TE. Gronk is secondary, but you'd be dumb not to utilize that 6-6 size in the passing attack

Especially with the way he can split he seam. That size is also a valuable target in the red zone.

***patchick*** · 04-23-2010, 11:43 PM

"Need," maybe not. But when I reviewed the players remaining, TE/HB seemed the richest of all positions. Should be useful players even in the 7th.

Fencer · 04-23-2010, 11:46 PM

2 is a low number for TE + FB on the final 53.

But yeah -- vet cuts, late picks, etc. are likely to suffice.

the wrothbroughterer · 04-23-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by patsinthesnow

Gronk and Pitta would be a great combo.

That is exactly what I was going to suggest. Pitta looks like a big, non ***** version of Dallas Clark. And coming from BYU I think he fits the bill for the high character type they have been aggressively searching for this year.

MetalBleachers · 04-23-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by patchick

"Need," maybe not. But when I reviewed the players remaining, TE/HB seemed the richest of all positions. Should be useful players even in the 7th.

PSU's Mickey Shuler, solid all-around, and Kent State's Jameson Konz, a smaller, super-athletic H-back type.

Sleeping King · 04-23-2010, 11:57 PM

If they go another TE give me Dickerson. He can play three positions. TE-WR-HBack. I could even see using him as a goaline FB for play action plays.

SS37 · 04-24-2010, 05:23 AM

One more TE in the late rounds (or FA) should be enough. Depends on how much gas Crumpler has left in the tank.

patriotscpfc · 04-24-2010, 05:49 AM

I'd like to see us pick up Konz as the 3rd TE/FB.