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"Rambo" on the attack: How Dalton Keene can transform Pats offense
Phil Perry takes an in-depth look at Dalton Keene, the tight end taken 101st overall in the 2020 draft out of Virginia Tech. Phil talks to Hokies offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen about Keene's college career and versatility on the field. Later, Phil dissects what the Patriots offense could look like if they use Keene to his full potential.
3:21 - Phil is joined by Virginia Tech offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen to discuss what kind of player the Patriots are getting in tight end Dalton Keene. How did he get his "Rambo" nickname? And why should Patriots fans be excited to see him this coming season?
17:45 - Phil discusses how Dalton Keene checks one of the boxes for Bill Belichick's tight end wish list: versatility.
21:35 - Could Keene be used as a fullback? Phil teases what the pair of Keen and Danny Vitale could do for the Patriots at the position that could transform the offense.
26:47 - Phil breaks down how having a athletic fullback could help Jarrett Stidham.
36:51 - Phil takes a handful of listener questions asking about Michael Onwenu, Will Hastings, the Patriots offensive scheme without Brady and more.