Analysis: TE reemerging as a factor on offense
Erik Scalavino
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England's depth at the tight end position was, to say the least, less than ideal last season. In 2020, the Patriots had just three tight ends on the active roster, two of whom were rookies and all of whom missed significant playing time due to various injuries. There were weeks when the team struggled to field even one healthy tight end on game days.
Consequently, the