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Mr. Smith Goes to Foxboro — Patriots TE Jonnu Smith Aims For Improvement in 2022

Per reports, New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith plans to attend and fully participate in voluntary organized team activities throughout the spring and early summer.

Though the New England Patriots have taken a conservative approach to free agency this offseason, head coach Bill Belichick is optimistic that the team’s uncharacteristically aggressive strategy will pay dividends in 2022.

When speaking with reporters at the NFL Annual Meeting on Monday morning, Belichick was quick to point out that the team expects improvement from several of last season’s acquisitions.

“We spent a lot of money last year [2021].