Ochmed Jones

After watching both preseason games thus far, I am noticing that Watson's blocking as clearly sub-par.

He is leaning against and not engaging the defender. He is rarely using his hands correctly and hasn't got a clue how to grasp and control or how to sink his hips to avoid being pancacked.

I know we have K Brady on the roster as a blocker, but if K Brady stays our much longer or can't make it back, then we will have to rely on Watson to block at some point and I'm not sure he is up to the task. And I can't believe that Brady and Maroney/Faulk/Morris/Evans aren't thinking along those lines as well.

The only good news for Watson is that he is not worst blocking TE on the roster; that designation goes to Mills hands down.

If Rivers keeps catching ball well, the coaching staff will have to re-examine the starting TE situation come opening day.

PatsWickedPissah

Me, I just hope Watson can catch and hang onto the ball

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

No IMO

Watson is in this offense for primarily catching the ball (if he learns how to hold onto the freakin thing)

You want a good blocker?,Then hope Kyle is ready to play on obvious passing downs

cstjohn17

More often than not his blocks result in a runaway defensive player. If possible I would avoid using him to block in-line, but I can't see why the Patriots don't use him to be an annoyance blocker such as Dallas Clark.

Clark lines up in the slot and if it is a running play moves into the defensive end or LB (whoever has the edge). He essentially has a running start.

TheSeymonsta

Agreed. He is here to catch the ball.

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All_Around_Brown

Isnt it crazy how much investment we've seemingly put into the position only to find it to be a weakness again, just a couple years on?

I hope Thomas is ready soon as he's the only one Im confident in bringing the full complement of TE skills to the table. He was a decent blocker last year and can clearly catch the ball. Im not worried about Watsons receiving- he will be fine. But his blocking truly sux.

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PatsWickedPissah

I think the outlook on Thomas is not good.
At best he's PUP and not on the field until almost November.
At worst, he joins the annual large IR crew.
Broken foot injuries sometimes don't heal well or quickly.

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Displaced - Fan

I think the regular season PUP is where he's heading, with a chance to return mid-season. Othewise I think he'd already be on IR if he was heading there.

All_Around_Brown

When was it broken? We then need to understand the severity of the break.

All this is news to me as Ive been in Soxland for a bulk of the offseason.

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A tight end is supposed to be able to block.
If he can't, then he is just another wide reciever.
Watson's potential had me wanting him rather than Graham.
I've changed my mind.
I reserve the right to change it again though if he does step up.