Fauria played with the Patriots from 2002 until 2005 and won two Super Bowls. (AP)

Talked to my “NFL Sunday” co-host and former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria about New England’s acquisition of Alge Crumpler, and the two-time Super Bowl champion had some advice for the latest in a long line of tight ends.

“The more plays you make, the more touches you’re going to see,” Fauria said of Crumpler, who now figures to be the 14th different tight end to start a game for the Patriots since 2000. “The more plays you make, the more consistent you are, the more they will get you the ball. Are you a guy they can count on? They’ll figure it out quickly, and if you aren’t, they’ll get rid of you.”

Even with Crumpler in the fold, Fauria says that the Patriots will likely try and sign a younger tight end, as they have traditionally attempted to pair a younger tight end with an experienced one. (To that point, ESPN draft expert Todd McShay said on a Thursday afternoon conference call with the media that the Patriots could get good value at the tight end spot with one of their second-round picks.)

But even so, don’t expect Crumpler to be much of a pass-catcher, at least not in the New England offense.

“In that offense, the tight end now is either an extra tackle or a blocking guy,” he said. “You don’t expect too much from him. You want him to be there when you need him, but he’s not a major part of the offense.

“In an offense where [Wes] Welker and [Randy] Moss are the No. 1 reads, the tight end is a bit player,” Fauria added. “Especially on third down — the tight end is traditionally a big weapon on third down. But in this offense, they’re looking to Moss or Welker.”

For more on the acquisition of Crumpler and the continued evolution of the Patriots’ tight end position, check out my story here. In addition, don’t forget that our draft expert D.J. Bean has the latest in his series, “Potential Patriots.” This week, he looks at Penn State defensive lineman Jared Odrick.