As I size up the offseason, I think Wright is one of the most interesting players to see develop. I went back and took a look at Garoppolo’s preseason snaps recently and Wright was all over the place in the last game against the Giants.
Not only was he thrown into the fire with the Patriots, this was only his second season as a tight end after playing wide receiver in college. So there are a couple learning curves there.
But I think we all saw the potential last year, especially in the red zone.
For me it boils down somewhat to Wright vs. Amendola this summer (assuming Amendola is back as the 3rd WR), and that will largely dictate the direction of the offense. There should still be a spot for both, but will they lean more on the 12 personnel or 11?
In a perfect world, I think they might prefer to be more of an 12 team. We saw in 2011 and 2012 what that kind of offense is capable of, with Wright filling the Aaron Hernandez role.
I’m excited to see Wright this summer, maybe moreso than anyone else on the roster, except Easley.
As for Hooman, he’s one of the most upgradeable players on the roster, and many have him getting cut anyways.