I think you’re on the right track but I’d leave Bell as a tight end even if he could assume more H-back duties like you’ve described. It might be a tall order to expect Bell to develop into a balanced “Y” but that’s not a problem if he’s able to help “weaponize” the offense and that’s why I find him so intriguing. During the draft process, I admittedly gravitated toward blocking tight ends. Why? They’re easier to find late in the draft and I felt like that type of player would best complement Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper. However, Bell is in the other direction, he’s more of a potential receiver than either Henry or Hooper. I think the team can have some fun with him on offense, his usage breakdown at FSU was as follows: backfield – 138 snaps, inline – 45 snaps, slot – 90 snaps, wide – 28 snaps. Bell and Marcus Jones are some wild card pieces of the remade offense this season who could be used in specific roles, including gadget plays.
Following the 2024 NFL Draft, Brian Hines wrote a piece about Patriots players that he deemed Winners & Losers as an outcome of the draft. It stood out to me that he did not mention Jacoby Brissett. After the draft it appears the Patriot’s offense will have 3 main plays: Run Jacoby Run!, Run for Your Life, Jacoby; and Jacoby Just Take the Sack. Do you think Jacoby or any QB can be successful with this offensive line and wide receiver group? Hannah Feldman
While there are certainly questions along the offense line and at receiver I don’t think they’re so frightening that poor Jacoby Brissett is in danger! Let’s start with the receivers because, as Eliot Wolf said, the team feels like there are NFL players there. Do they lack a superstar WR? Sure, but quite a few teams do. That doesn’t mean your offense is DOA. Between KJ Osborn and the rookies, there is enough in the mix to find a serviceable passing offense. Along the line, you’re expecting high-level play from David Andrews and Mike Onwenu. Those are…
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