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Patriots Predicted To Spend $23 Million On Tight End With Less Than 500 Career Yards originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots could be in the market for a tight end to replace Austin Hooper when free agency officially opens.
Hooper did not make much of an impact in the passing game, but he was still a valuable player for the Patriots. However, now that he is a free agent, the Patriots could find a younger player to fill a similar role. With some solid options available, the Patriots could focus on options who excel at blocking. The Athletic's Chad Graff predicted the Patriots would sign Charlie Kolar.
"The Patriots sign Kolar to a three-year, $23 million deal," predicted Graff on Thursday. "It’s easier to draft receiving tight ends, so signing Kolar would give the Patriots flexibility in the draft."
Kolar has just 409 receiving yards in four years. He has been behind Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely in the Ravens pecking order, but is a serviceable blocker. He could shine as a receiver when given the opportunity as well.
"Kolar has never recorded more than 10 receptions in a season, but there’s seemingly a renewed value in blocking tight ends around the league after the Los Angeles Rams built such an impressive offense last season that leaned on personnel groupings with three tight ends on the field," wrote Graff. "Still, Kolar’s athletic profile (including a 4.62-second 40-yard dash) suggests he could be capable in the passing game. Maybe he was just stuck with limited opportunity behind Andrews and Likely."
Kolar would be a solid addition to the Patriots and would not be overly expensive. He is only 27 years old and could actually surprise some fans in the passing game. It would be the first time he actually gets an opportunity to contribute to that department. Hooper had 26 tragets last year, which would be a career high for Kolar.
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