Admittedly undersized at 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, Mills knows he has to show more than just a power game in the Patriots offense. And with big tight ends like Aaron Hernandez, Rob Gronkowski and Lee Smith already on the roster, there would appear to be a spot for someone like Mills, who has played primarily in the “West Coast” scheme since leaving New England.
“I think so. I’ve been in the West Coast the last four years, coming back to this offense, it’s slowly coming back and maybe even a little faster than I thought it would,” said Mills. “I came in as a rookie in ’06 and for any rookie, it’s a change, going from college to pros, it’s a transition. I learned a lot and it really set a foundation for my professional career and what to expect.
“Just becoming a smarter player. My skill set has hopefully gotten better since I was here last. I’m still a similar-type player but I feel like I’m a much more experienced and smarter player.
Garrett has played in 16 NFL games with three starts and has nine receptions for 110 yards. Now finally, he gets another shot with the team that drafted him and he couldn’t be happier.
“I think organizations might matter,” Mills added. “I feel like this is definitely a first-class organization and when they called, I was very excited.”
