AI outlookLocked-in #1 TE in top-3 scoring NE offense; direct beneficiary of 2026 red-zone efficiency emphasis. Soft TE age curve at 31, stable target share expected.
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Pros
- Clear #1 TE with no camp competition of consequence
- Plays in 2nd-highest scoring offense in NFL (2025), McDaniels named AP Asst. Coach of Year
- Team explicitly targeting red-zone improvement for 2026, direct beneficiary as primary RZ TE
- Consistent target share (87 targets in 17 games, 2025) across multiple seasons in NE
Cons
- Age 31, 10th NFL season - some tail risk of snap-share erosion late in year
- O-line retooling (rookie OT depth, LG Vera-Tucker injury history) could affect overall offensive stability
- 2026 schedule jumps to 6th-toughest in NFL after one of the easiest in 2025
- PROE/pace data for 2026 not yet confirmed - stated tempo increase is a goal, not measured
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