Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

[Oaf]

We've got Clay and … ? Plus we're one injury away from probably the worst TE corps.

Not our most pressing issue, but I thought a good break vs all the QB stuff.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

Cost probably. Cutting him saved us 2.2 million of cap.

[OpIv37]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

Chandler sucks. He gets the Krusty brand seal of approval: he's not just good- he's good enough!

That fumble in the Toronto game sealed his fate.

[Frenchman]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

And and giving the $2.2M over the cap to others that deserve it.

[Oaf]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

Chandler sucks. He gets the Krusty brand seal of approval: he's not just good- he's good enough!

That fumble in the Toronto game sealed his fate.

If Chandler sucks, you must be smarter than the Patriots FO who were glad to scoop him up. And if that statement is true, I'd like to hear your language on TEs behind Clay..

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

I agree that keeping Chandler would have helped us big time. Save this thread because OP will be eating crow on this one.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

http://nesn.com/2015/08/scott-chandler-dominique-easley-among-patriots-stars-in-win-over-panthers/2/

The big tight end flashed early in his Patriots preseason debut, in which starter Rob Gronkowski sat out. He had three catches on four targets from Tom Brady for 40 yards with a touchdown.

Chandler missed the Patriots first two preseason games with injuries, but he showed how dominant he can be in his first real action in blue, red and silver. He should be a matchup nightmare with Gronkowski in the red zone.

[JohnnyGold]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

http://nesn.com/2015/08/scott-chandl...er-panthers/2/

The big tight end flashed early in his Patriots preseason debut, in which starter Rob Gronkowski sat out. He had three catches on four targets from Tom Brady for 40 yards with a touchdown.

Chandler missed the Patriots first two preseason games with injuries, but he showed how dominant he can be in his first real action in blue, red and silver. He should be a matchup nightmare with Gronkowski in the red zone.

I live in New England, and watched the Patriots/Panthers live last night.

NESN (the site you quoted) is the New England Sports Network, so they may be slightly biased. In terms of actually passing the eye test, the Patriots offense was absolutely dreadful for the entire first half, and Chandlers "dominant" performance consisted of hauling in a rainbow of a lob from Brady with 15 seconds remaining in the half for 6 points. For the rest of the half (and preseason) the Patriots offense has been non existent, Chandler included.

It's 2015, and it's Roger Goodell's NFL. Teams are going to score touchdowns, and QBs are going to throw touchdowns. It takes more than 1 TD catch over the course of a summer to be considered "dominant" in a league where Blake Bortles looks like a super star in Jacksonville.

Find the biggest fork you can and put it in the Patriots--they are done.

[swiper]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

I live in New England, and watched the Patriots/Panthers live last night.

NESN (the site you quoted) is the New England Sports Network, so they may be slightly biased. In terms of actually passing the eye test, the Patriots offense was absolutely dreadful for the entire first half, and Chandlers "dominant" performance consisted of hauling in a rainbow of a lob from Brady with 15 seconds remaining in the half for 6 points. For the rest of the half (and preseason) the Patriots offense has been non existent, Chandler included.

It's 2015, and it's Roger Goodell's NFL. Teams are going to score touchdowns, and QBs are going to throw touchdowns. It takes more than 1 TD catch over the course of a summer to be considered "dominant" in a league where Blake Bortles looks like a super star in Jacksonville.

Find the biggest fork you can and put it in the Patriots--they are done.

LOL. Bookmark this post for later.

[sudzy]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

LOL. Bookmark this post for later.

So we can revisit it when the Patriots win another AFC East title.

[Famous Amos]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

Chandler has pretty good hands and he's a large target. But he doesn't block, he's slow as molasses, and he doesn't get separation before or after the catch. I'm sorry to see him go but I'm fine with our upgrade this year (Clay) and hopefully next year,w e will draft a total package tight end, one who blocks, catches and can gain YAC.

[Meathead]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

pretty clear that romans offense absolutely requires blocking from the tes. thats why they paid all that money to clay bc he does both and why they are teaching their tes to be more maullers than pass catchers. as much as i liked chandler he simply is not that guy

[Meathead]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

plus any time youre catching passes from the best qb ever who is also a filthy cheating self centered dick of a queen youre going to look good

[GreedoII]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

We've got Clay and … ? Plus we're one injury away from probably the worst TE corps.

Not our most pressing issue, but I thought a good break vs all the QB stuff.

here we go...he catches a td in PRESEASON and now he's missed. You forgot he was gone until last night didn't you? LMAO

[ublinkwescore]

Re: Why didn't we keep Chandler as TE2?

looked like tarzan, played like Jane.