Check-In With the New England Patriots: Tight End

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Published: July 29, 2009

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... extension of the segment that I recently wrote on the offensive line. After all, I referenced numerous ways in which the tight end corps will be an essential component to the Patriots’ passing attack this season.

The front office felt it was necessary to add not one, but two extremely athletic tight ends to their group. They acquired former Tampa Bay Bucs' tight end Alex Smith via trade, while adding New York Jets' tight end Chris Baker through free agency.

Both of these players are extremely versatile athletes, the breed of players which beguile both Belichick and Brady.

Both Baker and Smith are known for their pass-catching ability. They both hauled in 21 receptions, and Smith snagged three touchdowns. Their numbers were both eerily similar to Benjamin Watsons, who caught 22 passes and two touchdowns.

What’s more, the Patriots' two h...

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