Daniel Fells, TE (from Broncos) in for visit.. - New England Patriots Forums

zipster9 · 03-17-2012, 06:16 PM

above-average blocker..

Going back to a 3-TE formation?

that would be 3 ex-Broncos (McDaniels, Lloyd, Fells) if everything plays out..

"Free agent TE Daniel Fells to scheduled to visit with the Patriots Monday."

***ctpatsfan77*** · 03-17-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zipster9

above-average blocker..

Going back to a 3-TE formation?

that would be 3 ex-Broncos (McDaniels, Lloyd, Fells) if everything plays out..

"Free agent TE Daniel Fells to scheduled to visit with the Patriots Monday."

You forgot Tebow.

***Deus Irae*** · 03-17-2012, 06:24 PM

If this would mean the end of all the "Draft a TE with one of the first round picks!" type of posts, I'd be all for it.

***mgteich*** · 03-17-2012, 07:57 PM

We should be finding a blocking TE in free agency if we can.

Sometimes, Solder is needed as an OT.

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

If this would mean the end of all the "Draft a TE with one of the first round picks!" type of posts, I'd be all for it.

JDSal45 · 03-17-2012, 09:20 PM

Pats almost signed Fells before in a previous off-season.

J D Sal

***IcyPatriot*** · 03-17-2012, 09:23 PM

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Fells a good-sized tight end with good body control and balance along with above-average initial quickness and agility. He is a solid catcher who can reach out and pluck the ball away from his body, but he's not going to gain a lot of separation from good man coverage.

He is a solid inline blocker but is more effective at the second level, where he keeps his feet active and alive as he works his blocks. He is a smart tight end who can read coverages and does an excellent job of finding seams to settle in and provide a good target for his quarterback.

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aurakilla · 03-17-2012, 09:27 PM

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sign the beast

***Rob0729*** · 03-17-2012, 09:50 PM

Actually, Fells was a pretty productive #2 TE while McDaniels was in Denver. He had 62 catches for 664 yards, and 5 TDs the two years McDaniels was there. Not what you want out of a #1 TE, but pretty productive for a #2 if your name isn't Hernandez.

Here is what Scout Inc. says about him:

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Fells a good-sized tight end with good body control and balance along with above-average initial quickness and agility. He is a solid catcher who can reach out and pluck the ball away from his body, but he's not going to gain a lot of separation from good man coverage. He is a solid inline blocker but is more effective at the second level, where he keeps his feet active and alive as he works his blocks. He is a smart tight end who can read coverages and does an excellent job of finding seams to settle in and provide a good target for his quarterback.

NFL Free Agents Grades and Free Agency Rumors - National Football League - ESPN

zipster9 · 03-17-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by aurakilla

sign the beast

I got a feeling it will get done, assuming Fells passes the physical..

keeping 3 TEs will rely less on Solder. Keep him in LT/RT.

This may indicate they will have 1 less WR on the roster (bye byte Underhood or Ocho)..

PatriotReign · 03-17-2012, 10:19 PM

The Patriots should also take a look at Visanthe Shancoe and Jacob Tamme.