Tunescribe

I'm wondering if anyone has seen any passing formations so far in training camp using three or four tight ends. Imagine a version of the spread with Graham, Thomas, Mills and Watson on the field. Why not? With four highly capable receivers at this position, what exotic combinations might BB have in mind? Also, is Mills lining up at tight end most of the time or is he in the backfield as well? It's because of this bunch that I'm not as worried about wide receiver depth.

BelichickFan

My "why not" is that it would keep the most athletic receivers we have (Branch, Caldwell, Jackson) standing on the sidelines.

Tunescribe

It would mess with the minds of opposing defenders. And also might be the ticket for certain down-and-distance scenarios (red zone?). All our tight ends are pretty athletic for that matter; Graham and Watson not only are big and strong, they can get downfield in a hurry.

spacecrime

Goal line offense:

Graham on the left
Vrabel on the right
Watson split wide
Thomas in motion
Mills in the backfield

whoo hoo

Tunescribe

Yeah, and the defense is so freaked, Brady walks in on a quarterback draw.

BelichickFan

I would have no problem with it on occasion and in certain situations but I wouldn't want to see it in many situations, especially 3rd and long which is when we usually have 3 and 4 receivers.

jczxohn1

No, Graham and Mills are PUP.

I did see Maroney in the backfield and Corey split out way wide on 2 occassions.If I were a DC that would give me a migraine.

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Tunescribe

That's right, Graham and Mills are out for the time being. Thanks for the reminder.

pats1

Since the goalline is most likely going to be a running play, I'd much rather have a Pass, or !gasp! Seymour or !gasp!!gasp! Klecko back there for lead blocking.

ctpatsfan77

I agree with Tunescribe that a QB sneak would be a likely conclusion for such a lineup. . . . either that or a pass to Vrabel. [How do you think the JEST LBs feel about letting him get open twice last year?]

BTW--don't you mean this?

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