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WHAT SHOULD EXPECT FROM OUR TIGHT ENDS?
The TE production was 53 catches for 744 yards last year, pretty normal for the Belichick era
Actually good except for the years when we counted a WR/TE as a TE. Even then, it is only 2011 that is out of range with a more healthy Gronk. 2010 stats were 87/1109 and 2012 was 106/1273.
We were spoiled by 2011.
Because of Gronk's health and the quality of the first two days of the draft, I certainly do think that we should concentrate improving at TE.
AS A SIDE NOTE
Our 2013 passing team had 380 receptions for 4345 yards with so many injuries (including Vereen). It seems that 2012 numbers of 402/4844 are well win reach (and beatable).
Of course, receptions and yards mean little unless we have a couple of red zone threats for crunch time. I would note that one of the best receptions of the year in the entire NFL was Hooman's TD.
CONCLUSION
It seems that the passing offense will likely be fine with the re-signing of Edelman or a replacement. Are there those who disagree?
The TE production was 53 catches for 744 yards last year, pretty normal for the Belichick era
Actually good except for the years when we counted a WR/TE as a TE. Even then, it is only 2011 that is out of range with a more healthy Gronk. 2010 stats were 87/1109 and 2012 was 106/1273.
We were spoiled by 2011.
Because of Gronk's health and the quality of the first two days of the draft, I certainly do think that we should concentrate improving at TE.
AS A SIDE NOTE
Our 2013 passing team had 380 receptions for 4345 yards with so many injuries (including Vereen). It seems that 2012 numbers of 402/4844 are well win reach (and beatable).
Of course, receptions and yards mean little unless we have a couple of red zone threats for crunch time. I would note that one of the best receptions of the year in the entire NFL was Hooman's TD.
CONCLUSION
It seems that the passing offense will likely be fine with the re-signing of Edelman or a replacement. Are there those who disagree?