And you thought Giancarlo Stanton knew find out how to swing and miss.
The New England Patriots have tried so as to add to their receiving corps this offseason however have had no luck. If you wish to depend signing Bruce Ellington and Maurice Harris and re-signing Philip Dorsett as “landing” free brokers, then go nuts, however you’ll be principally alone on that one.
The Patriots reportedly went after wideouts Adam Humphries and Cole Beasley, however each gamers turned down New England’s provides in favor of offers with different golf equipment. Both receivers admitted as a lot throughout their respective introductory press conferences. Whether or not it’s presenting low-ball provides, being late to the get together or just not having the monetary flexibility, it’s been an odd and admittedly regarding run of free agent misses for the defending Super Bowl champions.
And then there’s Jared Cook.
The Pro Bowl tight finish signed with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday regardless of an “aggressive” pursuit by the Patriots, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Saturday, citing sources. So, why did Cook select New Orleans over New England.
Apparently, Rob Gronkowski performed an enormous function within the former Oakland Raider’s determination.
“Similar to how the Patriots made an aggressive pitch to receiver Adam Humphries in free agency and didn’t close the deal, a source close to tight end Jared Cook said the Patriots aggressively courted him before Cook elected to sign with the Saints late last week,” Reiss wrote. “Rob Gronkowski’s uncertain status seems to have played a significant part in Cook’s thinking, as there is clearer path to a top role on the tight-end depth chart in New Orleans.”
Gronkowski, after all, hasn’t (publicly) dedicated to taking part in in 2019. Reports point out the Patriots count on the four-time All-Pro to return, however, very like final offseason, Gronkowski’s standing stays a thriller.
Speaking of thriller, it’s truthful to marvel who will catch passes in Foxboro subsequent season, aside from Julian Edelman. Sure, it’s attainable Brady and the Patriots determine one thing out and attain one other Super Bowl with a bunch of spare elements, however what number of occasions can you actually go to that properly?
One one that gained’t be operating routes for Brady: Malcolm Mitchell. The former Patriots receiver — and Super Bowl LI hero — introduced his retirement Saturday.
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