The Facts: The Patriots made two trades involving TEs Saturday, sending Thomas to the New Orleans Saints for a seventh-round draft pick in 2011 and acquiring Michael Matthews from the New York Giants for a conditional pick.
Diehards Line:That means New England now has Ben Watson and Chris Baker at the position along with Mitchell, who's more proficient as a blocker than receiver. For the Saints, Thomas provides another receiving option behind Jeremy Shockey in the wake of Billy Miller's season-ending Achilles injury.