Organized team activities and minicamp mostly went swimmingly for the New England Patriots this spring.
Most of the Patriots’ high-profile additions shined in the unpadded practices, and the defense and offense looked well-matched.
Tight end Dwayne Allen, who was acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, had his struggles, however. Allen dropped passes and had some miscommunication with quarterback Tom Brady.
So, are these common struggles associated with joining a new team, or is there reason to be concerned that Allen won’t be able to fill Martellus Bennett’s old role as the Patriots’ No. 2 tight end? NESN.com’s Doug Kyed, Zack Cox and Michaela Vernana discussed Allen on this week’s “Between The Tackles” podcast.
Watch the clip above or the full show here.
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