Sounds like the best case scenario is that Wayne more or less gives the Pats what they got out of Brandon LaFell last year.
Seems like a very good thing the Pats signed Chandler in the off-season. With Vereen gone and most of the WRs injured heading into the season, they're going to need to rely heavily on the tight ends in the passing game.
Will probably need to run the ball quite a lot, too. Good thing the team used a bunch of draft picks on run-blocking offensive linesmen.
Expect the offense to be even more dink-and-dunky than it has been in the past, particularly if Garoppolo plays.
I think the Chandler signing means that their base will be two tight ends and two wide outs. That formation lends itself towards running the ball more (unless a team loads the box in which case Gronk should be able to get open over the top).
Agreed.
I expect to see a lot of 5-10 yard passes to Gronk, Chandler, Edelman, and a smattering of other small, sturdy guys. On top of that, lots and power running and screen plays.
Garoppolo, if he starts, will probably be a hand-off machine with a healthy dose of play action. Not unlike what Sanchez did with the Jets.
With Jimmy G, when they've really established the run and the offensive line is doing well, they might be able to mix in some deep throws -- the kind that Brady can't really make anymore. That may be the sort of play where Wayne comes in. Or perhaps Boyce or one of the undrafted guys. I don't expect anything out of Aaron Dobson anymore (what a disappointing class of receivers).