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I like Chism, as I've always had a soft spot for the unheralded little guy ever since I was backing Troy Brown before anyone else. But with this much talent at WR, I can't see Chism making it unless they keep 7. It's not impossible for them to keep 7, if they decide to go light at TE or RB.Pop seemed more effective as the #4 WR last year. Chism & Williams would need to outperform him for his spot to be in jeopardy. I think Chism might still be the odd man out, and he'll need to excel on special teams to stay on the roster. Since he's at the bottom of the depth chart
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Which isn't to say that Eli will take over the top spot. There's something to be said for experience both in the Patriots offense and against other defensive schemes. That said, it raises the hair on the back of my neck in a good way if we end up with two very good tight ends.Raridon is working out just fine
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on rookie tight end Eli Raridon
Per: @bostonherald
“For a third straight practice, Hunter Henry has taken fewer first-team reps in favor of third-round rookie Eli Raridon…
Raridon's simply become a more consistent and trusted target for both quarterbacks…More specifically, Raridon is winning more decisively at the top of his routes and creating enough separation to pull away, which helps immensely as a long strider who can win short but primarily threatens defenses at the intermediate level”
Which isn't to say that Eli will take over the top spot. There's something to be said for experience both in the Patriots offense and against other defensive schemes. That said, it raises the hair on the back of my neck in a good way if we end up with two very good tight ends.
You're absolutely right that Henry will most likely keep his TE1 status. But, yes, it's great that Raridon is pushing forward quickly as a rookie. Maybe Raridon's ascension had more than a little to do with Henry accepting a modest extension.