Brandon Tate May Be Odd Man Out in New England

[Ruff]

To the people saying we need to fix OL, CB, DT, etc: Why can't we do both? It's not like you have to choose one or the other. Right now, WR is a position of need, not as much as DT or CB, but, this is a player that would probably be playing for the 2-year minimum (whatever it is now), has vertical speed in a vertical offense, and is just playing behind a 100 other receivers in New England.

[bleys]

WR could use help, but we gotta fix the trenches first. If our line play doesn't improve dramatically, it's going to be a long, ugly season yet again.

if a WR comes along that shows promise, you would ignore it just because?

[Nicbsbll2]

if a WR comes along that shows promise, you would ignore it just because?

If he's shown so much promise as a receiver, why is he being cut from one of the most pass happy teams in the league? He's shown no more than Lafell or Naanee. His best attribute is as a kick returner, which we don't need because A) Mike Goodson and B) the new kickoff rules.

[Ruff]

If he's shown so much promise as a receiver, why is he being cut from one of the most pass happy teams in the league? He's shown no more than Lafell or Naanee. His best attribute is as a kick returner, which we don't need because A) Mike Goodson and B) the new kickoff rules.

Do you not believe a guy who has spent two years in the league, under a pass offense like ours, is immediately better than Charly Martin, Pilares, etc?

[TheGreatestOfAllTimeCam]

The Patriots never cut anyone useful....ever.

They're like the Apache Indians. When they kill a buffalo they use everything. The hide, the skull, the meat.... there is nothing left of this buffalo except the leg bones.

[bleys]

If he's shown so much promise as a receiver, why is he being cut from one of the most pass happy teams in the league? He's shown no more than Lafell or Naanee. His best attribute is as a kick returner, which we don't need because A) Mike Goodson and B) the new kickoff rules.

that's a question you'll have to ask Rivera..

doesn't mean he doesn't possess more talent than either player on our team.. if the coaching staff doesn't see enough, so be it.

the point of my question wasn't answered though. . should a receiver come along, are you all saying you would ignore it just because?

rhetorical question, obviously we should take the WR should it be a good match..

[Nicbsbll2]

Do you not believe a guy who has spent two years in the league, under a pass offense like ours, is immediately better than Charly Martin, Pilares, etc?

No, I don't think he's better than Charly Martin. Martin is a highly skilled special teams player, which we don't have many of, plus he can play a little receiver. Tate is a highly skilled kick returner, which we already have a few of those, and can play a little receiver.

Due to this, Martin adds a lot more value to this team than Tate would.

the point of my question wasn't answered though. . should a receiver come along, are you all saying you would ignore it just because?

rhetorical question, obviously we should take the WR should it be a good match..

Should we take a player that has shown more than the young talent we already have on the roster? Of course. Is that player Brandon Tate? No.

[Jackofalltrades]

Who's our highly skilled KR?

When is the last time a KR went for a TD?

[Ruff]

No, I don't think he's better than Charly Martin. Martin is a highly skilled special teams player, which we don't have many of, plus he can play a little receiver. Tate is a highly skilled kick returner, which we already have a few of those, and can play a little receiver.

Due to this, Martin adds a lot more value to this team than Tate would.

Wow. You must be a State fan, right?

Or is it Duke?

[Davidson Deac II]

Don't really care much about the kick returner spot to much. Our kr's from Cincy aside (the guy was trying to get a spot on the team) most kics are going to be touchbacks this year.

[carolinarolls]

BT is a playmaker for sure but I tend to agree that his big value is in the return game.

due to the kickoff rule and the fact that we can't make anyone punt, he may likely be the odd man out in our camp too

[Nicbsbll2]

Who's our highly skilled KR?

When is the last time a KR went for a TD?

Mike Goodson does just fine, especially with the new kick off rules.

And last season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veQk9F6H3HM

[Nicbsbll2]

Wow. You must be a State fan, right?

Or is it Duke?

Actually being able to look objectively at players means I'm not a UNC fan.

[carolinarolls]

BT would likely be way up the receiving chart had he been in our camp but that is pure opinion at this point.