Big takeaway: TE Sudfeld on the rise – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Daniel Fells seems like he’s really developed this offseason, and seems to have a developed trust with Brady now. With him likely to take on some of the fill-in role for Hernandez, and Jake Ballard still not all the way back, there’s a real opportunity for Sudfeld in these preseason games.

He’ll likely play a lot, and get a chance to show what he can do in comparison to Michael Hoomanawanui.