TheBostonStraggler
Experienced Starter w/First Big Contract
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I guess Belichick played him for 20 snaps because he is useless and adds nothing when he is out there. Or, perhaps Belichick doesn't know what he is doing?
Yes, we overpaid for Allen.
Agreed that Allen can't be counted on to be part for the passing offense.
And no, Allen wasn't ready for lots of reps when Gronk was injured. That certainly doesn't mean that he wouldn't get many more reps if the unthinkable happened after the break, and Gronk missed part of a game or a bit more.
I guess folks think that his involvement is critical given that we have the best passing offense in the NFL so far this year (or one of the top 3).
WASTE OF A ROSTER SPOT?
It seems that Belichick doesn't see it the way pats fans posters see it. It would seem that he is worth his roster spot as a blocker. I didn't check the cap consequences of cutting him now, but there is no need. We need a backup blocking TE (backup to Gronk as a blocker). If Gronk were out, his receiving role would go to RB's and WR's.
And as a longshot, our blocking TE will catch a few passes, if and when he can be trusted.
"It seems that Belichick doesn't see it the way pats fans posters see it"