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https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1371506292393701376
Even if this is a true 3-year deal, this is good, solid money. Not crazy at about $10-ish million per year.
A few minutes later, likely on the same call with Drew Rosenhaus...
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1371508235480469507
BSJ Analysis
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Finally, the Patriots have a tight end.
And he's only going to be 26-years old this season. This is the type of centerpiece on offense you wish they had, I don't know, two years ago. Better late than never.
I was told it was very close between Hunter Henry and Smith for the Patriots, but durability and Smith being a better overall player tipped it. "Both are very good players, we couldn't lose," said a source.
Belichick on Smith in Jan. 2020 before the playoff game.
Q: Jonnu Smith has had several explosive plays this season. Is he a tight end that you would categorize more as a big receiver than a traditional tight end?
BB: No, I wouldn’t put him in that category. He’s just a really good tight end. He can do a lot of things: blocks well, runs well, is a good receiver. I mean, hell, they played him at tailback. He looked pretty good back there. So, he’s a very athletic player, hard to tackle, catches the ball well. He’s great after the catch – probably the best in the league. I mean, I can’t imagine anybody better than him after the catch. No, he looks like a tight end to me. And a good one.
Mood not getting to watch Thuney on Patriots film anymore https://t.co/Tn6fTRYyME pic.twitter.com/5DkRSJ1Jdi
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) March 15, 2021
Agholor in the building pic.twitter.com/ab1VSEqO2e
— Steve Perrault (@Steve_Perrault) March 15, 2021
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