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Old 03-17-2012, 06:16 PM   #1
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Default Daniel Fells, TE (from Broncos) in for visit..

above-average blocker..

Going back to a 3-TE formation?

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


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above-average blocker..

Going back to a 3-TE formation?

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


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

Sometimes, Solder is needed as an OT.


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

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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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Default Re: Daniel Fells, TE (from Broncos) in for visit..

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.

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