Brandon Tate May Be Odd Man Out in New England

[ncmonzta]

Yes please. Bring him back to nc.

[Jackofalltrades]

Mike Goodson does just fine, especially with the new kick off rules.

And last season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veQk9F6H3HM

Tell me you have something better than a preseason how not to tackle clip.

I like Goodson a lot, but come on now. His inability to secure the football is also a concern.

[Ruff]

I don't see how you can honestly say that Brandon Tate isn't an immediate upgrade to either Pilares, who is a rookie with a month of practice in the NFL, while recovering from a knee surgery, or a guy who missed all of last season, and is most likely practice squad bound.

I'm not saying I think the dude is going to come out and dominate (he may), but, with the loss of David Gettis, we lost that down the field threat. Let's be honest with ourselves, Steve Smith isn't what he used to be, he's definitely not beating any of the better CBs down the field anymore.

Brandon Tate has two years in a vertical passing system, similar to what we will be running, and has the experience of learning from Tom Brady, one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL.

I think for a cheap option, we would be crazy to not give him at least a look.

[carolinarolls]

...I think Jimmy would remember Brandon

[Jackofalltrades]

Why?

Heard Golden Tate may be available soon, too.

[Ruff]

Also, Charly Martin is 27 and Brandon Tate is 23.

Definitely a higher upside there.

[carolinarolls]

no question tate over Martin

sorry charly

[Jackofalltrades]

Tate also had as many receiving TD's as Gettis last year who lead the team with 3.

His 2 KR TD's are an immediate upgrade as well...in addition to a higher return avg than Goodson.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Tate would be a great addition to the WR core. We need a WR anyway. Although I know there are more pressing needs, but this is a need as well. If he gets cut, he could be the pick of the litter to be honest.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

average wide receiver with Brady throwing to him and his return game won't matter much with the new kickoffs

I don't even care what happens

[carolinarolls]

[ItsPantone278]

I would give the edge to Martin because of special teams play. Even though he was a walking yellow flag last week, he is going to give we way more covering kicks and punts than Tate.

But I do remember his time at Carolina and seeing the potential. For some reason he just hasn't panned out.

I'd rather pick up a vet if we were going to look to add a receiver. The veteran wide-out is just another guy teaching, as oppose to with Tate, just another guy you have to teach.

[Jackofalltrades]

Tate's in his third year- one less than Beason and Olsen.

Martin probably doesn't make the team anyway.

[ItsPantone278]

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