So how would that work? At some point in the season, the team says we are moving this player over to the real practice squad? If yes, that would seem to be signalling all other teams that the player is about to be called up, so act fast.
I don't think they can be called up.So how would that work? At some point in the season, the team says we are moving this player over to the real practice squad? If yes, that would seem to be signalling all other teams that the player is about to be called up, so act fast.
Yes. They do a division division each season, I think is how it worksThe article doesn't elaborate much, is this for AFCE teams only? Cannot wait for all the cries about the Pats getting some advantage
It’s a really confusing article. If you click through on the hyperlink to the earlier story about the Bills, it mentions that it “rotates through divisions each year.” I’m confused about the “assigning” of players - do the teams have any say or is it random? I guess it’s good the Pats got an extra body in an area of need who has actual football experience, as opposed to a rugby player (sorry, Syd).The article doesn't elaborate much, is this for AFCE teams only? Cannot wait for all the cries about the Pats getting some advantage
Nate Ebner would like a word.I guess it’s good the Pats got an extra body in an area of need who has actual football experience, as opposed to a rugby player (sorry, Syd).
Apparently the division-per-year was explained in a sub linked article of that one.Yes. They do a division division each season, I think is how it works
The idea of someone crying over this being an advantage is only slightly more silly, than someone predicting the tears
Or he realized he'd rather try to win another championship over getting an extra 2 million.I guess the story that the 49ers were interested spurred action
Love it. He's only 27 years old? Man, seems like he's been in the league forever.
I like this as a depth move
Nitpick, but he’s 26. Even better.Love it. He's only 27 years old? Man, seems like he's been in the league forever.
More of a pass catcher than a blocker, but he's pretty big at 6'5 ~260I'm not specifically familiar with his play. Does he have a reputation as a blocker as well as pass catching TE?
Well 27 in SeptemberNitpick, but he’s 26. Even better.
Hopefully, they will think to look into that during his visit. :0)Didn't D. Thomas tear his achilles in December? Can he even play?
Depth? He's now the #1 TE and like the 3rd most experienced receiver on roster.
I like this as a depth move
Yeah but the signing bonus indicates he is far from a lock to even make the rosterDepth? He's now the #1 TE and like the 3rd most experienced receiver on roster.
Maybe this pushed TE in draft to 3rd or 4th round. At least they're covered if the other TEs get snapped up.
I don't think this should push TE to later in the draft.Depth? He's now the #1 TE and like the 3rd most experienced receiver on roster.
Maybe this pushed TE in draft to 3rd or 4th round. At least they're covered if the other TEs get snapped up.
I was just agreeing with Kyed that it means it likely isn't the #1 priority (but still a priority), that they don't need to trade-up now unless they simply really like one of those guys. I wasn't saying don't get one in first few rounds.I don't think this should push TE to later in the draft.
It wouldn’t be ideal by any means, but the Patriots could start the season with their current group of tight ends. The Seferian-Jenkins addition probably bumps tight end down from being the Patriots’ top need in the 2019 NFL Draft to second or third. That No. 1 need distinction now belongs to the wide receiver position. The Patriots should grab a tight end in the first four rounds of the NFL draft, however. While Iowa tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant likely will be gone by the time the Patriots are picking 32nd overall, New England could have a shot at snagging Alabama’s Irv Smith or Texas A&M’s Jace Sternberger on the first or second day of the draft.
87 receptions, 16 TD and 1156 total yardsAnd let’s not forget Gronk and Sweetleaf had limited contributions as rookies.
Right - Gronk did that alone in his second season. Point being Gronk wasn’t Gronk until year 2. And as I said - if ASJ has a good year they’ll lose him anyway. TE is still #1 or 1A priority for me.87 receptions, 16 TD and 1156 total yards
Sorry but those totals aren't "limited" as you claimedRight - Gronk did that alone in his second season. Point being Gronk wasn’t Gronk until year 2. And as I said - if ASJ has a good year they’ll lose him anyway. TE is still #1 or 1A priority for me.
It was 2 guys. Gronk had 42 catches as a rookie. Alge Crumpler got meaningful snaps that year. The point is ASJ’s presence doesn’t mean TE shouldn’t still be a target, and that even if they hit on the next Gronk chances are he won’t be catching 80 balls next year.Sorry but those totals aren't "limited" as you claimed
I’m of the opinion that you are both right. You can’t count on rookies for a ton of production but 500 yards passing or so from a good rookie is nothing to sneeze at. It just depends on how you define limited and a roll of the dice.Sorry but those totals aren't "limited" as you claimed
Fortunately, we don’t need too much TE production given the WR depth we have.I’m of the opinion that you are both right. You can’t count on rookies for a ton of production but 500 yards passing or so from a good rookie is nothing to sneeze at. It just depends on how you define limited and a roll of the dice.
Oh I forgot Kittle is TE3 to the above list.
This is a fantastic point. They're drafting for depth and upgrades. They're not really plugging holes. Not "holy shit we don't have a Center or a Quarterback" holes anyway.One thing I love about the signing is that on paper the Pats could line up and play a game tomorrow - which is a great position to be in heading into the draft. They don't "have" to get any single position on day 1 or 2. Although I think we'd all agree we'd be disappointed if they don't come away with a WR or TE by the end of day 2.
Wouldn't having ASJ be the perfect scenario to draft a long term solution at TE this year? He gets to split time, learn the position, and then take over next year. Ideally.It was 2 guys. Gronk had 42 catches as a rookie. Alge Crumpler got meaningful snaps that year. The point is ASJ’s presence doesn’t mean TE shouldn’t still be a target, and that even if they hit on the next Gronk chances are he won’t be catching 80 balls next year.