Crumpler close to deal with Pats

[Bostonian1962]

Hope it happens, I also hope he can still play.

Ditto and Ditto.

 

[Joker]

I can hear it now..

CRUMPLED BY CRUMPLER!!!!

or, for the negative nancies here who only see bad all the time...

CRUMPLER CRUMPLES!~!~!

 

[patsinthesnow]

I can hear it now..

CRUMPLED BY CRUMPLER!!!!

or, for the negative nancies here who only see bad all the time...

CRUMPLER CRUMPLES!~!~!

Kraft would probably start selling crumpets and calling them "crumplets". They'd go for $9 each. :bricks:

 

[Joker]

Crumplets...$9...butter, add $5

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Help me here people. Why not use a 2nd string OT as a blocking TE? Good at pass protection and as a run blocker.

 

[cstjohn17]

Done deal

Report: Crumpler under agreement | ProFootballTalk.com

 

[Bradyfan 75]

Bert Breer tweeting that it is a done deal.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!:deadhorse:

 

[Joker]

well...tea and crumplets for everyone!

 

[patsinthesnow]

well...tea and crumplets for everyone!

Woo

Alge Crumpler

He needs to lose weight, lol at the highlight.

 

[Real World]

I'm surprised to see he's only 32. It feels like Alge has been around forever.

 

[TheComeback]

Help me here people. Why not use a 2nd string OT as a blocking TE? Good at pass protection and as a run blocker.

They used Connolly as a fullback and were using Vollmer as an extra blocker on running downs before he took over at LT for Matt Light. LeVoir has also frequently seen playing time as a 6th OL. But it doesn't make sense to do it on every play. That extra tackle isn't going to threaten anyone in the passing game like a tight end can, even in the Patriots' wide receiver-friendly system.

I think this is a good signing by the Pats. Solid blocker, better receiver than Chris Baker. He could be an adequate starter in the event we don't find a better TE.

 

[WhiZa]

Help me here people. Why not use a 2nd string OT as a blocking TE? Good at pass protection and as a run blocker.

Because teams will be able to stack the box and focus on the RB whenever we put a OL in there. At least with Crumpler they have to watch if he's about to break off into a route and that extra step could get the RB another 5 yards.

 

[vapatsfan]

Yes, he's old. But at least he gives us a TE on the roster for more flexibility for trades/drafting...

 

[Marqui]

Nice signing.

 

[jcdavey]

that guy used to be almost as good as gates

his prime was wasted with vick

 

[lostjumper]

He's the best tight end on their roster...

 

[jmt57]

He's not fast enough to outrun anybody en route to 80 or 100 yard games like he did back around 2004 - 2005, but he can still be a useful asset to the team. Even if he shouldn't be expected to catch more than a couple of passes a game, he'll be a welcome addition to pass protection and the running game.

 

[RodThePat]

He's not fast enough to outrun anybody en route to 80 or 100 yard games like he did back around 2004 - 2005, but he can still be a useful asset to the team. Even if he shouldn't be expected to catch more than a couple of passes a game, he'll be a welcome addition to pass protection and the running game.

If he can be 130% of Jermaine Wiggins he'll be an excellent adition to this team.

 

[WhiZa]

his prime was wasted with vick

maybe he will finally get to a probowl with a real qb :confused2:

 

[Prufrock]

Now all the Patriots need to do now is trade for Vick.