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Gronk, Amendola (former Cowboy too) and Edelman. Not sure Martellus will see it much more.
Do you even watch or follow the Pats?
Since Hernandez took himself out of football, the Pats have looked for ways to get back to the "12" personnel.
If Martellus can understand the ornate offensive the Pats run, he will get plenty of playing time. His is a good enough blocker not to be a liability against most defensive ends.
The "12" personnel is ideal for Brady and the Pats. Brady can run various spread formations without shifting personnel in / out. The multiple tight end set nullifies dropping the 8th defender in the box and/or forces the defense to show the type of coverage.
Multiplicity - Brady can paper cut his way down the field and have the advantage of two tight ends to add a boost to the running game. Two 6'6" receivers in the red zone is a nightmare match up when the offense can go run or pass.

