PushnPencils

I liked this part:

"Best rookie: This one might be a toss-up. The easy answer is running back Stevan Ridley, a third-round pick who was an on-time arrival. There’s no doubt the LSU product runs hard. He also catches the ball pretty well out of the backfield. The more you see, the more you like.

But the same can be said of tight end Lee Smith. The word on the fifth-round pick was he was a blocker extraordinaire. That part is true. What’s been just as impressive is his ability to catch the ball. So the heir to Alge Crumpler has got game."

Attention campers - BostonHerald.com

DarrylS

Always like to hear that a 5th round pick is that impressive..

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randomk1

Another young stud at TE...why the heck not?




EDIT: This part is pretty good too : " Most dominant player not named Albert: When he’s practiced, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been a beast, flipping offensive linemen around like pizza dough. He’s been dominant, but the sample size is small.

If you want the clubhouse leader in this category, say hello to Rob Gronkowski. From Day 1, no one has been able to defend the second-year tight end. He’s made every defender look overmatched and overwhelmed. Although he was darn good last season with 10 touchdown catches, he may easily top that this year. "

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patchick

Not to mention the bit about Taylor Price starting to gain Brady's confidence. When it comes to Pats WRs, that's what matters most.

Bostonian1962

I'm a Karen G. fan, but we keep hearing here what a good camp Eric Moore has had, and her article states that both Moore and Cunningham haven't done much in camp. What is up with that?

RhodyPatriot

What I'd like to see BO and TB do with Gronk is exploit his height. There were situations last year when the O stalled at times and needed a critical 3rd down. I felt and said so at the time that the Patriots had this 6' 6" kid who had height that nobody could defend yet they didn't exploit it when they could have and should have. The Patriots need to think vertical passing game when it comes to Gronk. The guy would be unstoppable.

Mike the Brit

Yes, excellent column -- compliments to KG.

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randomk1

True that but they did exploit his height and ability in the red-zone. I think this is just a question of getting more experience and a better chemistry with Brady.

I don't know how many people remember this but alot of people were pissed with gronk after the CLE game and were even asking him to be benched. He definately improved during the later part of the year and i believe we will see a heavy dose of Gronk this year.

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ctpatsfan77

In the NFL, "vertical passing game" normally means taking shots downfield. I assume you mean, though, to think in terms of putting the ball up high where only GRONK has a good chance of coming down with it?

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sbpatfan

Training camp hype article.