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From what I saw from camp, they were impressed enough to move Izzo into the blocking TE spot, until he got hurt. This prevented them from driving Allen's restructure down more, or even releasing him.
You could see this coming from a LONG way off. We all knew it.
He’s gotten far too much grief, imo. Yes, he was paid handsomely and people wanted catches. But he filled an important role and I’m glad they had him.
If he gets a better offer, so be it. I understand NE’s reluctance to fork out big bucks. But I’d love to see Allen back in the Fall.
That is not what happened. Izzo was never in play in for 2018.
I know you disagree. But you act like your opinion is fact, when there is some evidence you may be wrong.
Here it says Izzo was competing for a roster spot against Allen last year.
Report: Patriots place rookie TE Ryan Izzo on IR
Here it is saying Izzo is an upgrade over Allen.
Sunday 7: Patriots have potential hidden gem at tight end, who could play role in 2019
Why wouldn't the Pats wanted to have saved 4 million in cap if Izzo can block? It's not like late round rookies can't come into the league and fill that role. And Izzo certainly couldn't have been a worse receiver than Allen.
Let's see how Izzo fits their plans early. I know. That won't matter either.
But people love to get attached to camp binkies. At this point it is more likely that Izzo will be cut and forgotten by September than him making the 53. It is that kind of uphill battle for him.
During the season, I’d say there were many « cut Allen/why are we paying this guy » types....I've seen a lot of comments from fans to fans. Is there evidence of him actually getting grief from someone?
Lol, no it didn't.Even Allen's blocking declined last year.
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What if Izzo is easily on the 53 this year? Will nothing make you wrong?
Yep. Allen would have never played next season on this contract.
What came a bit surprising to me is how early the team already approached him about the paycut. This indicates to me that they are working on some moves before FA otherwise there really was not much of a reason to rush any decision about Allen for another 1.5 weeks. But then on the other hand they did right by the player letting him hit FA properly.
You may want to re-check the definition of unsung. Kinda defines a guy like AllenOverpaid and unsung?........... wait what? Isn't getting overpaid in effect means you are being recognised for your skills with cold hard cash?
I will list all the late round draft choices who spent their rookie years on the IR and made the team the next year.
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Izzo is a longshot to beat out Hollister for the #3 TE spot.
Didn't Derek Rivers do it? Admittedly, my memory could be off.
Didn't Derek Rivers do it? Admittedly, my memory could be off.
Izzo was no binky. I don't even remember him before camp.
It was obvious the team was strongly thinking of keeping Jackson and Crossen from the first preseason game as well as Malcom Butler his rookie year and David Andrews and on and on.
It was early, but I saw the same with Izzo. You didn't.
What if Izzo is easily on the 53 this year? Will nothing make you wrong?
He was a 3rd round pick so not a late rounder. The distinction seems valid to me since players drafted earlier tend to have more chances.