Patriots acquire Martellus Bennett

[PatsFan2003]

The Patriot way?

Martellus Bennett - TE - Patriots
The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears had "pervasive doubts" about Martellus Bennett's commitment.

Per reporter Dan Wiederer, Bennett offered "minimal effort to conform to the unselfish and focus-driven culture" the Bears are trying to instill under coach John Fox. Wiederer also confirms Bennett's late season ribs injury, which landed him on injured reserve for four games, was essentially a sham. In the end, the sides' divorce boiled down to the fact that Bennett wanted a better contract and the Bears were dead set against it. So is life for a player in a league where teams monopolize the negotiating power with non-guaranteed deals.

Of course there is a pretty big difference between the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots. A lot of players do come to the Patriots and come away impressed with the professionalism of the organization. They don't screw around. Not all players thrive in that environment. Reggie Wayne spent a training camp with them and basically said "It's not for me". That's fine. He's one player that's earned the right.

 

[BigKen]

This is Bennett's contract year. His performance on the field and in the locker room will determine his value at this time next year. If he spends the year bitchin' and complainin' and not producing on the field, the phone will be silent and the interest by other teams will be non-existent. On the other hand, if he comes in and works hard, learns the offense, does what Belichick asks and works well with Brady, the calls will be there and so will the money. In my opinion, he has no choice but to really give it all he's got.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I think it's a good trade for the Pats if Bennett can change his bad attitude.

For some reason...few bring a bad attitude to NE.

McDaniels knows how to use two TEs in the passing game better than most OCs...he'll get an opportunity to have an impact.

 

[GNG]

For some reason...few bring a bad attitude to NE.

Many do.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Many do.

They do a great job of gagging it nationally.

 

[cdumler7]

For some reason...few bring a bad attitude to NE.

McDaniels knows how to use two TEs in the passing game better than most OCs...he'll get an opportunity to have an impact.

To me it seems like players either really thrive or completely burn out when they go to the Patriots. We have seen some moves that worked out incredible for them like that of Randy Moss, Revis, and Wes Welker. Yet we have seen Chad Johnson, Shawn Springs, Chad Brown. They seem to have a pretty complicated system that just seems very hard for some players to grasp and find their niche in the system.

 

[GNG]

They do a great job of gagging it nationally.

They do in some cases.

 

[eaglesnut]

Bennett is pretty freaking good when he wants to be. That TE combo could be dangerous. They still need a deep threat on the outside though.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

To me it seems like players either really thrive or completely burn out when they go to the Patriots. We have seen some moves that worked out incredible for them like that of Randy Moss, Revis, and Wes Welker. Yet we have seen Chad Johnson, Shawn Springs, Chad Brown. They seem to have a pretty complicated system that just seems very hard for some players to grasp and find their niche in the system.

Yeah...they're not batting a .1000 but in addition to the OFC, Chad J was finished imo.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Bennett is pretty freaking good when he wants to be. That TE combo could be dangerous. They still need a deep threat on the outside though.

Randy Moss aside, the greatest deep threat in history, New England is the place deep threats go to die....

 

[cdumler7]

Yeah...they're not batting a .1000 but in addition to the OFC, Chad J was finished imo.

Beyond just his physical drop though you could tell he was a guy lost on the field. It seemed like in Cincy he was allowed a lot more control on what he did and wasn't used to playing in such a precise system. He just didn't seem to look like a guy knowing where he was supposed to go on a given play. To me that is why less athletic but highly intelligent players thrive in NE where they can go elsewhere and struggle. Reverse of that being true in NE.

 

[cdumler7]

Randy Moss aside, the greatest deep threat in history, New England is the place deep threats go to die....

As great as Brady is that is his one struggle. In the AFC Championship game that is what the Broncos tried to force him to do. They took away all of his short timing routes and he usually had a wheel route with the RB going deep that was sometimes open but he missed it every time. So they just kept daring him with that play.

 

[eaglesnut]

Randy Moss aside, the greatest deep threat in history, New England is the place deep threats go to die....

You would think a silly statement like that would be backed up with some sort of evidence. So far you named one guy and that guy was a stud there.

 

[jarntt]

To me it seems like players either really thrive or completely burn out when they go to the Patriots. We have seen some moves that worked out incredible for them like that of Randy Moss, Revis, and Wes Welker. Yet we have seen Chad Johnson, Shawn Springs, Chad Brown. They seem to have a pretty complicated system that just seems very hard for some players to grasp and find their niche in the system.

Kind of agree. It used to be attributed to being the Pats and their system. Now I'm thinking it's more just the "boom or bust" type of players that they often bring in. Anyone could have brought in a lot of these guys but the other teams chose not to. Just seems the Pats are a little more willing to take a chance than most other teams...

 

[beardown07]

Bennett was basically a nobody when they Bears signed him, so they signed him at a cheap contract. He had a productive first year. His 2nd year, he "blew up". Had 90 receptions and led all TE's in that category. An argument could definitely be made that he had "outplayed his contract". So in his 3rd year (this last season) when he still wasn't given more money, he dogged it most the season.

He is a "head-case", but he is also a competitor (when happy). Him and Gronk in 2 TE sets is SCARY.

He is far superior to any 2nd TE they've ever had paired with Gronk.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

As great as Brady is that is his one struggle. In the AFC Championship game that is what the Broncos tried to force him to do. They took away all of his short timing routes and he usually had a wheel route with the RB going deep that was sometimes open but he missed it every time. So they just kept daring him with that play.

He throws an awful deep ball, has for a number of years now...Its no accident that its the Welkers' and Edelmans' that will always shine in a Brady offense...While the Brandon Lloyds' of the world step into retirement soon after playing in New England........From a Chance to Win standpoint, this is obviously a nice move for Martellus...From a financial standpoint, this was not.....He will be a very distant 3rd in targets in that offense.......Scott Chandler came out of Buffalo as a guy that looked like he had a lot of upside as a pass catcher...One year in New England, he cant find a job in the league (although Im sure he will)

 

[cdumler7]

You would think a silly statement like that would be backed up with some sort of evidence. So far you named one guy and that guy was a stud there.

They have brought in other deep threats in the past that did not pan out either though. Brandon Lloyd not too long ago. Was known as a highlight catch guy that had speed to burn going deep. Chad Johnson was known as a deep threat as well. They drafted Aaron Dobson with that in mind that he could be that next Randy Moss type deep threat.

It is not an insult in my opinion to say a QB has a weakness even if they are a HOF QB. For Manning the guy just had no running ability. I mean if he took off running and did something positive it was a huge highlight in his career. I mean my 2 biggest memories of him are actually running plays because they shocked me so much.

Aaron Rodgers sometimes holds onto the ball way too long leading to a lot of extra hits which to me has resulted in him being hurt at different times through his career.

That doesn't take away from them being a HOF QB though.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

You would think a silly statement like that would be backed up with some sort of evidence. So far you named one guy and that guy was a stud there.

Incorrect......As a matter of fact, Randy Moss is the ONE guy that has thrived as a deep threat in the Brady era.......And Randy Moss built a HOF career with Duante Culppeper and Randall Cunningham throwing him Hail Marys'........So when you can name more than one guy that has thrived in New England as a deep threat, Ill tell you what a smart move it is for a deep threat to sign there

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Bennett was basically a nobody when they Bears signed him, so they signed him at a cheap contract. He had a productive first year. His 2nd year, he "blew up". Had 90 receptions and led all TE's in that category. An argument could definitely be made that he had "outplayed his contract". So in his 3rd year (this last season) when he still wasn't given more money, he dogged it most the season.

He is a "head-case", but he is also a competitor (when happy). Him and Gronk in 2 TE sets is SCARY.

He is far superior to any 2nd TE they've ever had paired with Gronk.

Other than the murderer

 

[beardown07]

Other than the murderer

I think he's better than Hernandez.