Patriots Add TE Depth, Sign Veteran Lance Kendricks

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Patriots Add TE Depth, Sign Veteran Lance Kendricks

Steve Balestrieri

Last season, he played for the Green Bay Packers where he caught 19 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown.

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[RobertWeathers]

Re: the journeyman label: You might be surprised to find out that this is only Kendricks' third NFL team. He lasted quite a while on the Rams, although we know how poorly managed that roster was over the decade.

Yea "journeyman" might be harsh but 3rd team in 4 years is approaching that territory

 

[RobertWeathers]

But...CAN HE BLOCK ????

Was reading a GB site in which they said his inline blocking is sketchy and he short arms passes over the middle.

 

[203Pat]

Was reading a GB site in which they said his inline blocking is sketchy and he short arms passes over the middle.

Take it for what it’s worth but Evan Lazar says he’s a “useful” blocker.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Take it for what it’s worth but Evan Lazar says he’s a “useful” blocker.

I think Lazar is pretty good with his analysis. I haven't watched him much. Hope he works out.

 

[captain stone]

But...CAN HE BLOCK ????

Not badly, but no Gronk, though certainly better than LaCost, who completely sucks at it.

 

[Patjew]

I’ve never met a “Lance” I’ve liked.

I’ve never met a “Lance.”

 

[jah]

I’ve never met a “Lance” I’ve liked.

I’ve never met a “Lance.”

They don't exist in real life, only famous people get to be named Lance.

 

[Wheelman]

Edit: Finally got around to clicking on the tweet. It's Ian Rapoport. Can we have some alternate source for confirmation? I don't trust anything that comes out of that liars mouth.

 

[Wheelman]

My top 3 available TEs until a few days ago were in order Ryan Griffin, Jermaine Gresham & Lance Kendricks....If you ain't first you're last, but in this case I'll settle for 3rd...Any legit competition for the thoroughly execrable Matty LaCost is a good thing.

Next up please: Allen Hurns (or Michael Crabtree...or Kelvin Benjamin...or Dez?)

Jermaine Gresham? The dude sucks. He couldn't even beat out "Matty" and I haven't even seen "Matty" play!

 

[Wheelman]

No run blocking plays.

 

[Ring 6]

I’ve never met a “Lance” I’ve liked.

I’ve never met a “Lance.”

I thought the girls used to call you Lance Romance?

 

[Wheelman]

Take it for what it’s worth but Evan Lazar says he’s a “useful” blocker.

small sample size, only blocking linebackers. Looks serviceable at least. Wonder how well he does against all-pro edge defenders.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

By my count, seven players responsible for 66% of the 2011 Rams’ receiving yards have spent time on the Patriots roster.

Note: that was the year the Rams had fewer offensive TDs than GRONK had by himself.

 

[Ring 6]

Mediocre pickup. Won’t wow anyone but is a reliable veteran who won’t screw up which is a quality that separates the patriots JAGS from others.

 

[DaBruinz]

I’ve never met a “Lance” I’ve liked.

I’ve never met a “Lance.”

So you've never met a "Lance" you disliked either..

 

[captain stone]

Jermaine Gresham? The dude sucks. He couldn't even beat out "Matty" and I haven't even seen "Matty" play!

Whom would you substitute in his place?

 

[Wheelman]

Whom would you substitute in his place?

I don't know. I just know Gresham sucks.

 

[Snooky97]

He's a solid blocker as well

 

[shmessy]

Desperate times...

Calm down. It's July 24th.

Desperate times is if they do this in November.

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