Jake Ballard Rumors & News
- New England Patriots
- #88 | TE
- Height6-6
- Weight275
- Age24
- Experience 3 years
- Salary $405,000
- CollegeOhio State
Belichick's Ballard claim looks brilliant
New England Patriots Blog | ESPN Boston — FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Eleven months ago, Bill Belichick seemed amused when asked a question about potentially breaking an "unwritten rule" by claiming injured tight end Jake Ballard on waivers from the Giants. The long story short: The Giants were waiving Ballard with the intention of placing him on their PUP/reserve list because Ballard was recovering from microfracture knee surgery and a torn ACL suffered in the Super Bowl (against the Patriots), and wasn't expected to play in 2012.
New England Patriots 13 hours ago
The Potential Importance Of Jake Ballard
Pats Pulpit — Over the past three years in New England, we've all been treated to a new and innovative passing that has been described as game changing. This approach, as worked up by the Patriots coaching staff, revolves around the use of two different types of tight ends. Since breaking into the league in 2010, both Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez have taken the league by storm when being used in this new offensive approach. Gronkowski has the ability to stretch the field and use his physicality and strength to become the NFL's most dangerous redzone threat. Hernandez, meanwhile has also made h...
New England Patriots May 21, 2013
New York Giants' news, 5/20: Jake Ballard, Cooper Taylor, more
Big Blue View — Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Here are your Monday morning links. NFL notes: Jake Ballard could be key figure | Boston Herald The Pats ruffled some feathers last offseason when they snatched [Jake] Ballard off waivers from the Giants. No one in the Big Apple was happy when that happened. Giants coach Tom Coughlin reportedly was livid, particularly over the fact Ballard was left exposed in the first place. Patriots coach Bill Belichick also took heat in some corners by violating an unwritten rule that frowns upon claiming injured players. At the time, the poaching of Ballard ...
New York Giants May 20, 2013Patriots have 'high hopes' for TE Jake Ballard
FFToolbox.com — The Patriots have been pretty well set at tight end for the past few years. Rob Gronkowski turned in the most productive season by a tight end in NFL history back in 2011. Aaron Hernandez can be top-three player at that position. But injuries have thrown what was a humongous advantage for New England into a state of flux. Gronkowski has a left forearm infection stemming from a couple of breaks to the bone last season and may not be ready to play in September. Hernandez recently underwent shoulder surgery. So, who's next? It's former Giants tight end Jake Ballard. Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald...
April 17, 2013Patriots still have high hopes for Ballard - Jake Ballard (TE) New England Patriots
Rotoworld — The Patriots still have "high hopes" for TE Jake Ballard (knee).
April 17, 2013Patriots | Will be cautious with Jake Ballard
KFFL — The New England Patriots will be cautious with TE Jake Ballard (knee) during offseason workouts ...
April 15, 2013Ballard coming along slowly
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Boston Herald reports that Patriots tight end Jake Ballard is gradually making progress. Ballard is finally ready to hit the field, but the team is going to take it slow with him when the offseason program begins Monday. Ballard tore his ACL in the Giants’ victory against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, and he is recovering nicely. But without the need to get overly aggressive, the Pats are taking the cautious approach.
April 15, 2013
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Jake Ballard could emerge as important player for Patriots
Big Blue View — With the health of Rob Gronkowski uncertain, the Boston Herald has published a piece detailing how former New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard might be a key performer for the New England Patriots in 2013. Ballard, you recall, tore his ACL during the Giants' victory over New England in Super Bowl XLVI and was lost to the Patriots when the Giants tried to sneak him through waivers last June in order to place him on injured reserve. At the time, Giants' fans wondered a couple of things: - How could the Giants take the chance of losing Ballard, who had such a good 2011 season for them? ...
New York Giants April 14, 2013Pats taking it slow with TE Jake Ballard
Boston Herald — The Patriots’ backup plan at tight end is gradually making progress.Jake Ballard is finally ready to hit the field, but the team is going to take it slow with him when the offseason program begins tomorrow at Gillette Stadium. Ballard tore his ACL in the Giants’ victory against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, and he is recovering nicely. But without the need to get overly aggressive, the Pats are taking the cautious approach.
New England Patriots April 13, 2013Tight ends & Patriots draft
New England Patriots Blog | ESPN Boston — We wrap up our position-by-position look at the Patriots as they head into the draft with an examination of the tight ends. Current personnel: Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Jake Ballard, Daniel Fells, Brad Herman (Note: restricted free agent Michael Hoomanawanui has yet to sign his original-round tender) Need level: Low Overview: Despite the persisting issues relating to Rob Gronkowski's forearm, the Patriots are in good shape at the tight end position for the short and long term.
New England Patriots April 11, 2013If Rob Gronkowski is sidelined, Jake Ballard could be in line for more work
It Is What It Is | WEEI — If the Patriots are going to be without Rob Gronkowski for any stretch of the 2013 season — and if he’s over his own injury issues that landed him on the shelf for the entire 2012 season — expect Jake Ballard to see an uptick in reps. Gronkowski might not be available for the start [...]
April 7, 2013
New York Giants' news: Chris Canty rumors, Terrell Thomas, more
Big Blue View — Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Here is your Monday morning notebook. TE shenanigans in New England - NFL Rumors Blog - ESPNAs you'll recall, the Pats claimed TE Jake Ballard when the New York Giants attempted to waive him last offseason with an ACL injury. The Giants were upset at the development, as Ballard had racked up 604 yards on 38 catches with four TDs during the 2011 campaign. For the Pats, he's a wild card for 2013, in the words of Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald: "Inserting Ballard into the No. 2 tight end role would allow the Pats to employ Hernandez any number ...
New York Giants February 25, 2013Jake Ballard, draft can help TE flexibility
Boston Herald — INDIANAPOLIS — The Patriots’ collection of tight ends is among the best in the league. When the group is healthy, there is no debate.That’s why it’s hard imagining them adding any more players to that stable from this year’s draft, especially with only five picks at their disposal. But with Bill Belichick, all bets are off.What we do know, what seemed fairly evident prior to Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski both going down last season at various times with injury, is the Patriots were very much a tight end-centric offense.
New England Patriots February 22, 2013Ballard's recovery going well
CBSSports.com Fantasy — ESPN reports that Patriots tight end Jake Ballard's recovery from knee surgery is coming along nicely, and there have been no setbacks, thus putting him closer to competing for a spot on the depth chart in 2013.
February 19, 2013Jake Ballard - Pats' TE Ballard making progress
The Huddle — New England Patriots TE Jake Ballard (knee) is doing well in his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp. Huddle Up: Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez both had injury-plagued 2012 seasons, but if both are even reasonably healthy it's hard to envision any other Patriots' TE seeing enough snaps to be fantasy relevant.
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