Alge Crumpler Appreciation Thread - New England Patriots Forums

eagle eye · 10-19-2010, 06:28 PM

Team Rushing stats

2009
Tennessee Titans 1st 5.2ypc
New England Patriots tied 19th 4.1ypc
2010
Tennessee Titans tied 10th 4.4 ypc
New England Patriots tied 10th 4.4 ypc

Somebody brought up the loss of Alge Crumpler and the difference its making to Chris Johnson in Tennessee. I said I'd have a look at the stats for last year and I was amazed at the dropoff for the Titans in team rushing. The Patriots team rushing stats are up. I'm a huge fan of Alge Crumpler since I heard Belichick raving about him and then I heard the man speak and he just seems so intelligent and level headed. This could be one of the best signings Belichick has ever made. We have two young tight ends here learning their trade and Crumpler seems to be an incredible influence in the locker room as well as on the field. Discuss............

Dufflebagz · 10-19-2010, 06:36 PM

He's been with the team for several months and is already a captain...enough said

BlueThunder · 10-19-2010, 06:40 PM

Agree...Crumpler seems to be the model player to help mentor both Gronkowski and Hernandez. Lucky to have a player of his caliber in the locker room. His guidance should go a long way in forming how both these youngsters act/perform on and off the field.

Hats off to BB on the signing !

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 10-19-2010, 06:44 PM

Crumpler and NO Maroney are the factors of our rushing improvement,BJGE and Woodhead at least go forward thru the middle of the LOS

eagle eye · 10-19-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

Crumpler and NO Maroney are the factors of our rushing improvement,BJGE and Woodhead at least go forward thru the middle of the LOS

Its got nothing to do with Maroney leaving imo. I don't think there is anybody better than him here right now except Taylor who is just so injury prone.

Woodhead has certainly looked really good but I think a lot of that is down to good blocking too.

***KontradictioN*** · 10-19-2010, 07:22 PM

Crumpler was an excellent offseason pick-up for us. His blocking has been top notch and he's been more of an option in the passing game than was originally expected. The O-Line, as a whole, has done an excellent job protecting Brady this season. Crumpler and Gronk have played a pretty big part in that.

Lamanai · 10-19-2010, 07:22 PM

Crumpler has made some fantastic plays in the running game this year.

He's everything that Kyle Brady and Chris Baker were supposed to be, and more.

***IcyPatriot*** · 10-19-2010, 07:28 PM

when we have a lead I always hope brady throws him a cherry or two.

Robdude · 10-19-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

Crumpler was an excellent offseason pick-up for us. His blocking has been top notch and he's been more of an option in the passing game than was originally expected. The O-Line, as a whole, has done an excellent job protecting Brady this season. Crumpler and Gronk have played a pretty big part in that.

While I think Crumpler is a great addition and I am not trying to put down his role on the team in any way. Crumplre has Not been more of an option in the passing game then expected. He has one catch this season for 4 yards.

What I really like about him is how well he carries out his role. He has crushed opponents with his blocks. Also when they flash to him on the sideline he is always talking to the younge tight ends. It certainly seems like he is not upset with all the chances they get for receptions.

NewFeep · 10-19-2010, 07:34 PM

No one was happier than me when we signed the.....

"CRUMPLER-NATOR"