Trading for O.J. Howard is still on table for Patriots

The Patriots current tight end situation isn't great as they've only got Ryan Izzo and Matt LaCosse in the pipeline for 2020, and both disappointed during the 2019 season. 

Trading for Howard makes plenty of sense for New England, unless of course Bill Belichick isn't interested in putting together a competitive team in 2020. 

Gronkowski's arrival to the Buccaneers has set the stage for an inevitable Howard departure, and whoever ends up acquiring the tight end will be receiving a pretty talented player.

In three seasons with the Bucs, Howard has 94 receptions for 1,456 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was the 19th overall pick in the 2017 draft, and could be a much better fit in New England.

If Belichick wants second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham to look any sort of good in 2020, then he should probably get him some help ...  and acquiring Howard would be a start.