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Hunter Henry sees strong QB comparison for Patriots rookie Drake Maye

Hunter Henry sees strong similarities between Drake Maye and Justin Herbert

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry sees similarities between quarterback Drake Maye and his former teammate, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

Henry has seen both quarterbacks up close, which means he’s one of the few qualified to make such a comparison. With that said, others made the same comparisons when Maye was coming out of college. The 22-year-old rookie has the athleticism and arm strength to back it up.

Herbert, a former Pro Bowler and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, is certainly not a bad comparison for a rookie in the league.

“There’s a lot of similarities,” said Henry, when asked about the Herbert and Maye comparisons.

Time will tell how Maye’s career pans out. Nevertheless, those words from a respected veteran like Henry certainly carry a lot of weight. At the very least, it means that the quarterback looks to be on a solid path to success.

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Hunter Henry sees ‘tremendous talent’ in Patriots rookie TE

Jaheim Bell is an exceptional talent no one is talking about, but Hunter Henry sees it behind the scenes

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry had high praise for rookie tight end Jaheim Bell when speaking with media members.

Bell was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft, and he currently has one catch for one yard on the season. Nevertheless, the Patriots seem to want to get him going in the offense.

Bell was a multi-faceted player at Florida State. He had 39 receptions for 503 yards and two touchdowns last year.

Now, he is looking to add an injection of youth to a position that is full of veteran talent. The organization drafted him as a high-upside player, and it appears he is showing up in practice.

“He’s doing a great job… We love having him in the room. He’s a tremendous talent who we feel like we have to get going,” said Henry, via MassLive’s Mark Daniels.

Bell’s development could be important for the future of the Patriots’ tight end position. Henry is 29 years old, and backup tight end Austin Hooper is 30 years old.

Continued progress from the rookie will be integral to the success of the position moving forward.

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Patriots tight end takes reps at quarterback with Drake Maye limited

Hunter Henry casually taking QB reps at practice

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was caught taking reps at quarterback at Wednesday’s practice.

It might not be a laughing matter, either, with rookie quarterback Drake Maye in concussion protocol and the top backup behind Jacoby Brissett being rookie Joe Milton III, who has never taken a regular season snap before in his NFL career.

Perhaps the Patriots are preparing for an emergency situation if they end up needing a third quarterback. Along with tight end, Henry has experience playing at offensive tackle, wide receiver and defensive end.

So the Patriots actually needing him to take the reins under center would be a disaster of epic proportions.

There is hope that Maye will clear concussion protocol in time enough to be active for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. He practiced on Wednesday in a limited fashion, giving himself a legitimate shot to suit up.

With that said, concussions are tricky, and there are no certainties in that regard. It’s understandable that the Patriots would be preparing for an emergency Plan C option.

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5 high-profile tight ends Broncos should attempt to trade for

The Broncos could use a play-making tight end, so they should target these players ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

After seven weeks of action, the Denver Broncos‘ most productive tight end has been Lucas Krull. He has a whopping six receptions for 57 yards.

Nate Adkins (four receptions for 19 yards) is more of a blocker than a receiver, Greg Dulcich (five receptions for 28 yards) has been a healthy scratch in recent weeks and Adam Trautman (two receptions for 32 yards) hasn’t been very involved in the passing game.

The Broncos could use a playmaker at tight end, somebody who would give rookie quarterback Bo Nix a reliable option in the middle of the field. With the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 5) now two weeks away, we’ve put together a quick list of five high-profile tight ends who would make sense for Denver.

1. TE Mark Andrews, Ravens: Andrews hasn’t been as involved in Baltimore’s offense this fall as he was in previous years, perhaps in part because of the emergence of Isaiah Likely. The Ravens probably aren’t very interested in moving him, but the Broncos should make a call just in case.

2. TE David Njoku, Browns: Cleveland is 1-6 and they just lost Deshaun Watson to a torn Achilles. After the Browns shipped out receiver Amari Cooper, Denver should check in on the status of Njoku.

3. TE Evan Engram, Jaguars: Jacksonville is 2-5, but Engram remains one of Trevor Lawrence’s favorite targets. It never hurts to ask, though.

4. TE Dawson Knox, Bills: Dalton Kincaid has emerged as Buffalo’s primary tight end, so the Broncos should make an offer for Knox.

5. TE Hunter Henry, Patriots: New England also has a rookie QB in Drake Maye and Henry is one of his favorite targets, but the Patriots are 1-6, so Denver should reach out about Henry’s trade status.

The NFL trade deadline is 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Patriots TE Hunter Henry confident with talent on roster

Hunter Henry is confident in the players currently on the Patriots’ roster

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is optimistic about the talent on the roster, as the Patriots get set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday.

Henry has been a key part of the team’s offense to this point. He has tallied 19 catches for 221 yards and a touchdown. He was a bright spot in last Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans with three receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Henry has seen the transition of the Patriots’ quarterback situation since signing with the team in 2021. He was there for the Mac Jones era and the first attempt at rebuilding the offense, and he is now seeing another attempt to rebuild, as the Patriots are undergoing a youth movement on offense with Drake Maye at the helm.

He told media members he likes what the team has on the roster, per MassLive’s Mark Daniels.

There is still a lot of the season to be had, and the Patriots could still turn things around. Henry and others will need to step up to ensure that happens.

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WATCH: Drake Maye connects with Patriots TE Hunter Henry for touchdown

Drake Maye connected with TE Hunter Henry for a touchdown pass on Sunday

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw his second touchdown pass of the day on Sunday by connecting with tight end Hunter Henry late in third quarter.

The play came on a play-action fake to running back Antonio Gibson, which froze the defense and left a wide open Henry to make the catch and walk right into the end zone.

The drive itself lasted seven plays, 70 yards and took 4:22 off the clock. This was Henry’s first touchdown of the season on a day where he had an increased role in the offense.

He finished with three catches for 41 yards and a touchdown.

The Houston defense caused problems for Maye throughout the game, but the rookie quarterback flashed his talent by completing tough throws downfield.

The Patriots still have several holes on the offensive side of ball, which made it difficult to come away with points on drives. However, Maye looks like a potential bright spot for a struggling team that hasn’t had many so far in the 2024 season.

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Patriots name new offensive team captain after David Andrews injury

Patriots TE Hunter Henry is the next man up

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was named a team captain by coach Jerod Mayo on Friday, following the official announcement of David Andrews going on season-ending injured reserve.

Henry has been a bright spot in a Patriots offense that has struggled. He is the team’s leader in receiving yards with 148 yards, and he leads the team in both receptions and targets. He also is fourth on the team in yards per reception with 10.6 yards.

Henry has been a bright spot for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. He had his best game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. He caught eight passes for 109 yards, averaging 13.6 yards per reception.

Henry served as a team captain in 2023 in Bill Belichick’s final year as Patriots head coach. He has a chance to make an immediate mark when the team hosts the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough on Sunday.

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Patriots Week 1 injury report: Key OL starter missing before opener

One key offensive lineman was missing on Wednesday

The first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 1 matchup between the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals is out, and the Patriots were missing one key offensive lineman at practice on Wednesday.

Per the report, offensive guard Sidy Sow did not participate in practice due to the ankle injury he sustained in the preseason finale against the Washington Commanders.

Sow potentially not being available for the opener is a big deal for the Patriots considering all of the struggles they’ve faced along the offensive front. They’re also still missing their other starting guard, Cole Strange.

Veteran Vederian Lowe, who is the team’s projected starter at left tackle, was also limited with an abdominal injury. Here’s the full injury list for the Patriots.

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The good news for New England is Hunter Henry being a full participant after missing multiple practices with a foot injury. He’s expected to serve as the Patriots’ top red zone target this season.

That’s an area they’ve struggled with in recent years, and it’s something they must improve at if they hope to win more than four games this time around.

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Patriots TE Hunter Henry returned to practice Wednesday

Hunter Henry was back on the practice field on Wednesday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry returned on Wednesday and participated in the media portion of practice.

Henry has been sidelined over the last couple of weeks due to an undisclosed injury. The Athletic’s Chad Graff reported on Tuesday that Henry will “likely miss” Week 1 with the injury in the Patriots’ road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

However, Henry’s return makes you wonder if he could potentially come back sooner than expected.

Henry recorded 42 catches for 419 yards and six touchdowns last season. Although his production dipped slightly from the previous year, he was still a valuable piece in the Patriots’ offense.

The Patriots added Austin Hooper in free agency, and they also selected Jaheim Bell in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft. So they have players ready to step up if Henry isn’t able to go.

With that said, Henry is a previous team captain and the top red zone target for the team. A player like that would be hard to replace.

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Patriots getting healthier at injury-plagued position

The Patriots are finally getting healthier

The New England Patriots are looking healthier at tight end after coach Jerod Mayo’s update on Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper returning to practice on Monday.

Mayo believes Henry, who has missed multiple training camp practices, will be ready to go by the Week 1 regular season opener. The veteran tight end has been battling an undisclosed injury over the last couple of weeks.

He was a bright spot for the struggling offense in 2023, recording 42 catches for 419 yards and six touchdowns. In three total seasons with the Patriots, he has recorded 133 catches for 1,531 yards and 17 touchdowns.

“I think he’ll be there,” Mayo said, when asked about Henry’s status for Week 1.

Hooper being back after missing a practice was a positive sign as well.

Overall, it sounds like things are improving for the tight end room. It could be an important position for the Patriots with younger receivers in the mix and a new offensive system in place.