Report: Free agent TE Dustin Keller visiting Patriots

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  1. Spike_D

    Spike_D Active Member

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    http://www.patriots.com/news/blog/a...Patriots/7d5d7a66-31ae-44a9-bdd4-8430b7f76766

    According to a report from ESPN, former Dolphins and Jets free agent tight end Dustin Keller is visiting the Patriots today.

    Keller is recovering from a pretty severe knee injury suffered last preseason with Miami in which he reportedly tore his ACL, MCL, PCL as well as suffering a dislocated knee.

    Keller’s agent, Eugene Parker, has been quoted as saying the tight end is “ready to go.”

    Prior to the injury Keller was a productive NFL talent and, at times, a thorn in the Patriots side as a member of the Jets. In five seasons of action the former first-round pick out of Purdue caught 241 passes for 2,876 yards with 17 touchdowns.

    He opened his career with four straight seasons in which he played all 16 games and caught at least 40 passes. His best season came in New York in 2011 when he caught 65 passes for 815 yards and five touchdowns.

    The Patriots currently have limited options on their tight end depth chart. Rob Gronkowski[​IMG] is recovering from his own torn ACL and MCL injury. Michael Hoomanawanui[​IMG] is the lone experienced backup, while D.J. Williams[​IMG] is also in the mix heading toward the summer.

    If Keller is indeed healthy, he would be an intriguing low-cost option with potential to add to the roster. But given the severity of his injury, his health could very well be an issue for him for the remainder of his athletic career.
     
    #1 Spike_D, Apr 30, 2014
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    Spike_D Active Member

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    Crap ... this was supposed to go into the NFL forum ... can it please be moved.
     
    #2 Spike_D, Apr 30, 2014
  3. NYJalltheway

    NYJalltheway Well-Known Member

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    It's almost as if he only wants to play for our division rivals.
     
    #3 NYJalltheway, Apr 30, 2014
  4. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    It may be relevant here. You have to wonder about the need factor at TE if they sign Keller.
     
    #4 abyzmul, Apr 30, 2014
  5. Falco21

    Falco21 Well-Known Member

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    Keller's knee fuckin exploded lol

    I am not worried about him at all. I doubt he will ever get back to the level he was on before. That's an injury that many ruled would be the end of his career. Let New England have him
     
    #5 Falco21, Apr 30, 2014
  6. Spike_D

    Spike_D Active Member

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    Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheet4 hrs
    Not only is TE Dustin Keller visiting the #Patriots, but source tells me the physical on his knee went very well.
     
    #6 Spike_D, Apr 30, 2014
  7. Don

    Don 2008 TGG Rich Kotite "Least Knowledgeable" Award W

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    The bigger news here is that Gronk said yesterday that it is too soon to say if he will be ready for the opener. Maybe it's much more than that which is why they are looking at Keller today.
     
    #7 Don, Apr 30, 2014
  8. Geno007

    Geno007 Well-Known Member

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    What so funny about a man knee "exploding"?
     
    #8 Geno007, Apr 30, 2014
  9. Falco21

    Falco21 Well-Known Member

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    Did I offend you Geno fan boy?
     
    #9 Falco21, Apr 30, 2014
  10. Geno007

    Geno007 Well-Known Member

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    No idiot but a injury to someone is not funny. Just shows how much of a low life you are.
     
    #10 Geno007, Apr 30, 2014
  11. Falco21

    Falco21 Well-Known Member

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    Kinda like when my knee exploded playing baseball in my college days?

    I'm sorry to offend you Geno fan boy. I like my low life self though :)
     
    #11 Falco21, Apr 30, 2014
  12. Geno007

    Geno007 Well-Known Member

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    Did it end your college baseball days?
     
    #12 Geno007, Apr 30, 2014
  13. Falco21

    Falco21 Well-Known Member

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    Almost. Spent a year in rehab after surgery then went off to play minor league ball until a torn rotator cuff and labrum ended my baseball days.
     
    #13 Falco21, Apr 30, 2014
  14. Geno007

    Geno007 Well-Known Member

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    Good. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Lmfao
     
    #14 Geno007, Apr 30, 2014
  15. Falco21

    Falco21 Well-Known Member

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    Yet you call me a low life?
     
    #15 Falco21, Apr 30, 2014
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    Jay Bizniss Well-Known Member

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    Wow.
     
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    Geno007 Well-Known Member

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    Oh you don't like it when somebody laughs at you getting injured. Just coming down to your level.
     
    #17 Geno007, Apr 30, 2014
  18. Falco21

    Falco21 Well-Known Member

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    I wasn't laughing at him getting injured lol

    I was putting lol because he is visiting after that terrible injury with the Patriota
     
    #18 Falco21, Apr 30, 2014
  19. Geno007

    Geno007 Well-Known Member

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    Ok in that case my bad.
     
    #19 Geno007, Apr 30, 2014
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    This thread serves as the perfect illustration of the jets fans stereotype :D
     
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