Report: Patriots Projected to Draft Elite Red Zone Threat
The New England Patriots have to address several issues in the offseason and the team won’t miss the chance to select a good option in the 2021 NFL Draft. Head coach Bill Belichick will have to find a tight end. Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene didn’t have the best performance in the season.
The upcoming draft will have one of the best tight ends prospects singe Vernon Davis joined the NFL. Kyle Pitts is on the top of the list. Pitts has incredible athleticism, just like Davis, but his ball and route-running skills are much better.
Patriots to select a talented player in the draft
Brian M. Hines from Pats Pulpits believes that Pitts will be the top pick for the Patriots in the draft.
“After breaking down the Patriots needs this offseason, let’s play the projection game. My ideal offseason would start with selecting BYU quarterback Zach Wilson come April, but I don’t see the Patriots going quarterback right now that early. As for some realistic projections, here are a few:
- Patriots resign QB Cam Newton to a one-year deal, draft Wake Forest QB Jamie Newman
- Patriots sign WR Corey Davis to a four-year, $50 million contract
- Patriots select Florida TE Kyle Pitts in the first round”
Daniel Jeremiah from NFL.com compared Pitts to Las Vegas Raiders star Darren Waller.
“Pitts is tall, long and ultra athletic. His versatility allows the Gators to use him in a variety of alignments. He gets a lot of reps as an inline tight end, but he will also play on the wing, flex out in the slot or split all the way out to the perimeter of the formation. He uses an arch release to free himself from the line of scrimmage and he gains ground quickly with his long, smooth stride. He’s outstanding stretching the seam and isn’t afraid to extend for the ball in traffic. I was impressed with Pitts’ nuance at the top of his route. He doesn’t just take grass. He understands how to stem up defenders and create separation. He doesn’t display any hip or ankle stiffness, and his catch radius is outstanding. He is a weapon in the red zone.”
The Patriots may stick with Newton, and adding a bunch of talented players could give the team a good season. If Newton makes the roster again, Belichick should give him better weapons. Playing with Davis, Pitts and Meyers would be great.