Lizard King Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Dustin Keller visiting Patriots Posted by Josh Alper on April 30, 2014, 11:02 AM EDT AP On Tuesday, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowskisaid that it was too early in his rehab from a torn ACL to make any predictions about his availability for Week One. On Wednesday, the Patriots are meeting with a player that could help them weather any absence from Gronkowski. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team is visiting with Dustin Keller. Keller’s ability to be a placeholder or contributor of any kind will be largely dependent on the condition of his own knee. Keller dislocated his right knee and tore his ACL, MCL and PCL in a preseason injury while with the Dolphins last year and missed the entire regular season. Keller’s agent recently said his client is “ready to go,” so his visit to New England could lead to something more if the Patriots agree with that assessment. Keller averaged 48 catches a year during his five seasons with the Jets and, assuming he regains pre-injury form, his arrival would give the Patriots a seasoned pass catcher who could have value in their offense whether or not Gronkowski was also in the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 That knee injury sounds like it hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Is the world ending again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Is the world ending again? God forbid Idzik tries to improve the team... then we would really know it's the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Funny, I dont remember he throwing the ball to the other team when he got hurt. Guess it did not hurt that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 God forbid Idzik tries to improve the team... then we would really know it's the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 What do you expect? I got an image to maintain here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 He'd be a nice addition for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Funny, I dont remember he throwing the ball to the other team when he got hurt. Guess it did not hurt that bad Agreed. That is the obvious barometer for real pain. Just throw the ball back into the field of play in a tight game because you hurt yourself. Any time someone doesn't throw ball like that, it just doesn't hurt that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 He'd be a nice addition for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I like Beli's only hope of improving his team is falling back to ex JETS retreads coming of injuries to improve his team. Good thing Kraft still has the refs in his pocket which as well all know is good for atleast 2 wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 remember everyone, if he doesn't sign there, it means he doesn't like belicheat cimini told us so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I would rather they get Keller than Jace Amaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Nothing like a perennially fragile TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Just a pre curser to the inevitable Sanchez signing next march/April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Not the evil empire looking to sign a old player again. Maybe we should sign Keller for 16 million just to keep him from playing on the Pats. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I like Beli's only hope of improving his team is falling back to ex JETS retreads coming of injuries to improve his team. Good thing Kraft still has the refs in his pocket which as well all know is good for atleast 2 wins! Pats need Captains for the coin flips at the Jets games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I remember Keller having decent hands with Sanchez throwing to him. That injury sounds like he tore everything you could in a knee joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 If he doesn't make it back from his injuries maybe he can get a job with the Mets as the new Mister Met. With the size of his head, it would only take some makeup and not even have to use the fake head anymore...(thanks to Mark Sanchez for this inspired post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I can't believe no one panicked at the thought of Keller suddenly turning into a stud if he signed with the Pats, followed by someone pointing out that he would more likely remain the guy who would inexplicably fall down for no reason time after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Remember when the Pats signed Chris Baker and he was going to excel with Brady throwing him the ball? Keller is a solid TE. Maybe was, that knee injury sounded horrific. He is a perfect example of the eyeball test being questionable. I remember watching clips of him at Purdue and he looked like a running back after the catch. I think he wore #28 and he was spinning and running after the catch like a beast. In the NFL he tended to trip over yardlines ala' Eric Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Remember when the Pats signed Chris Baker and he was going to excel with Brady throwing him the ball? Keller is a solid TE. Maybe was, that knee injury sounded horrific. He is a perfect example of the eyeball test being questionable. I remember watching clips of him at Purdue and he looked like a running back after the catch. I think he wore #28 and he was spinning and running after the catch like a beast. In the NFL he tended to trip over yardlines ala' Eric Smith. "First round talent". Words I hope I never hear again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Catch ball. Fall down. It's a good gamble for them to make, if they sign him. That said, I thought his career was over after that knee shred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Pats need Captains for the coin flips at the Jets games. So he is trying to copy Rex Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ray Lewis' b#tch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I remember Keller having decent hands with Sanchez throwing to him. That injury sounds like he tore everything you could in a knee joint. Yeah he f-ed up the knee in BOTH left feet, which I hope he "accidentally" steps on Gronk's toe to sideline him for 10 games or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yeah he f-ed up the knee in BOTH left feet, which I hope he "accidentally" steps on Gronk's toe to sideline him for 10 games or so. NE is aso drafting some TEs because I would not depend on either of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Remember when the Pats signed Chris Baker and he was going to excel with Brady throwing him the ball? Keller is a solid TE. Maybe was, that knee injury sounded horrific. He is a perfect example of the eyeball test being questionable. I remember watching clips of him at Purdue and he looked like a running back after the catch. I think he wore #28 and he was spinning and running after the catch like a beast. In the NFL he tended to trip over yardlines ala' Eric Smith. Keller has shown flashes of being good. I do not recall Baker ever being good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 So he is trying to copy Rex Ryan. Hes taking it up a notch. Kraft is in discussion with Fireman Ed to be lifetime honorary Captain for the Pats when they play the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Keller has shown flashes of being good. I do not recall Baker ever being good. Neither do I, but when he signed with the Pats around here you'd have thought he was Dave Casper. Baker was a legitimate player, but JAG level. Without looking at the numbers I think of a durable Cumberland as far as level, thought Cumberland is fast and fragile and Baker was a slug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 One would think BB knows Keller is nothing but an overweight slow clumsy wide receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Keller was definitely a bit of a disappointment, but I don't think he's nearly as bad as the rep he's gotten around these parts the last couple of years. After all, he still was the Jets' leading receiver for most of his years here. Besides, if nothing else you've always got to appreciate that play in OT vs the Pats his rookie year. Obviously long since past, but that was freakin' awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yeah he f-ed up the knee in BOTH left feet, which I hope he "accidentally" steps on Gronk's toe to sideline him for 10 games or so. You expect Gronk to be available for 10 games? I wish. He is going to be PUP'd and stroll in at the last possible moment. My guess is week 11 after the bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinlawyer Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Keller's knee swung in a windmill motion, he had three shredded ligaments...the knee had the range of motion of a shoulder....so yeah, it got blown up. I would not put too much stock in Keller, the stability of that knee will weigh on him as it did for RG3 last year, thus he will be hesitant and that is no good. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hes taking it up a notch. Kraft is in discussion with Fireman Ed to be lifetime honorary Captain for the Pats when they play the Jets. I cannot decide are you the douche or the fact it sounds so natural that Kraft would do something desperate like that the douche in this scenario. Actually both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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