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

BradfordPatsFan · 04-23-2010, 10:24 PM

Is tight end still a need? I know BB says Gronk's back is ok, but that has to leave some people concerned. Plus, besides Crumpler and Gronk, who is there on the roster? Would a guy like Pitta make sense? Or Hernandez?

While there are other needs, I wouldn't be surprised to see another TE taken before the draft comes to a close tomorrow.

***mgteich*** · 04-23-2010, 10:26 PM

My preference is to have 3 TE's on the squad, especially given the talent that is still out there.

***patsinthesnow*** · 04-23-2010, 10:26 PM

Gronk and Pitta would be a great combo.

PatDaPatriot · 04-23-2010, 10:31 PM

I wouldn't be upset with Hernandez or Pitta being drafted. They're much different TE's than Gronkowski, and would complement him nicely...

alphilip77 · 04-23-2010, 10:32 PM

Not really sure. Maybe they see something in Myers and Agnone, so I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't draft anymore TEs. But if I had a choice, I'd like to see them get Nate Byham. Best blocking TE in the draft and would be able to fill Crumpler's role after he leaves. Plus, he won't be expected to make a lot of catches as he'd be blocking most snaps. He's gonna be my binkie tomorrow.

eom · 04-23-2010, 10:35 PM

they have a crapload of 7th rounders, so picking one there wouldn't be such a surprise.

***AndyJohnson*** · 04-23-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgteich

My preference is to have 3 TE's on the squad, especially given the talent that is still out there.

The 3rd is usually a one dimensional blocker so we can get one of those (or draft a couple to chose from) in the 5th-7th, or even off the street.

***KontradictioN*** · 04-23-2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyJohnson

The 3rd is usually a one dimensional blocker so we can get one of those (or draft a couple to chose from) in the 5th-7th, or even off the street.

Cuts should produce one of those guys. If we get an extra blocking TE to go along with Crumpler and Gronk, then we should be good to go.

WhiZa · 04-23-2010, 11:08 PM

with the drafting of Price it looks like we'll be going 6 WR and 2 TEs. TEs are used to block in a BB offense as we know.

***KontradictioN*** · 04-23-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiZa

with the drafting of Price it looks like we'll be going 6 WR and 2 TEs. TEs are used to block in a BB offense as we know.

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.