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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I'm not sure if I'd call anyone too big to play TE, but he was nothing more than a blocking end.Was really a guy without a position. Too light to play tackle, but big for TE.
Liked the intrigue of maybe using his size as a way to make him a versatile, multi position blocker. Too bad that it appears he's done here. Then again wouldn't be shocked if he's back.
I'm not sure if I'd call anyone too big to play TE, but he was nothing more than a blocking end.
With Gronk, Allen, and O'Shaughnessy all being pretty good blockers, there just didn't seem to be room for him. Like you said, maybe he returns as camp fodder.
I'm not sure if I'd call anyone too big to play TE, but he was nothing more than a blocking end.
With Gronk, Allen, and O'Shaughnessy all being pretty good blockers, there just didn't seem to be room for him. Like you said, maybe he returns as camp fodder.
Pats have lots of depth at almost all positions, except maybe LB.....
Wonder how many Patriot cuts end up on other rosters....
Same S...Different year !!
He was a blocking tight end - nothing more. No versatility.He was one of my bubble guys, but thought he was versatile and he might stick.....
I think there may have been some redundancy at the blocking TE position, particularly with the addition of O'Shaughnessy, but you very well may be correct that his injury played a part in the move.I doubt that this was about being squeezed out by better players so much as a determination that his injury wasn't healed enough for him to play to his full potential. Good luck to him!
I think there may have been some redundancy at the blocking TE position, particularly with the addition of O'Shaughnessy, but you very well may be correct that his injury played a part in the move.
We almost always play 2 LB's, with Ninkovich as our 3rd when we play 3. Those 2 are Hightower and Van Noy (should be even better with a year in the system).
I don't how many additional we'll carry. We have the following:
COMPETING FOR BACKUP LINEBACKER POSITIONS
McClellan (liked by Belichick, disliked here)
Freeny, a starter back from injuries (liked by Belichick, disliked her)
Roberts, a starter for some of his rookie year (should be better this year)
Rivers, a good looking rookie
Bates, a potential backup with some experience
Langi, our best looking UDFA
IMHO, to indicate that we don't have depth at LB is a bit misleading.
I apologize. I'll fix.You have listed 2 players you don't like , a rookie , a UDFA with no NFL experience and someone with potential........
When I mention backups, maybe I should qualify it......someone who is proven and can step in for a starter without a significant drop off......The only ones in that group that I actually like are Roberts.....McClellan.... but sure would feel a lot better with an experienced vet back there....