Patriots add TE Visanthe Shiancoe
By
Brian Murphy,
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 2:30:19 AM CDT FFToolbox.com
The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots each gave Visanthe Shiancoe a contract offer. And a choice. The 32-year-old tight end chose the defending AFC Champions on Tuesday. He signed a one-year deal with the Patriots for $1.2 million. Shiancoe had spent the past five seasons with the Vikings. After scoring 11 touchdowns in the 2009 season, Shiancoe scored a total of five through the next two seasons.
Fantasy Analysis:
This move really has more to do with Rob Gronkowski 
and Aaron Hernandez than Shiancoe. He hasn't had any fantasy value for a couple of years, and that will continue as he plays behind two studs at the position. But Shiancoe might be able to free up those two -- especially Gronkowski -- from a lot of their blocking duties, allowing them to run more pass routes. More routes, more chances for receptions, and in case you're just joining us, that's kind of a big deal in fantasy.
Source:
NFL.com
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
