JSn

Anyone think that somehow Gaffney could be the #3 receiver in the offensive battery acid NE pours on the AFC defenses this year?

I know he's not a blazing speed guy, but I just get the feeling he and Brady are building a Brady and Welker-esque connection.

Imagine Moss flying deep and Gaff and Wes punching holes all over near and mid field. It "feels" like you add a number four and the opposing defense is gonna have to be almost magical to keep tabs on everyone.

Or maybe I need more sleep.

Also, be gentle. All things being equal I'm only a recent convert to Football fanboyism (about 2 years).

PonyExpress

Jackson is #4 trying to find his way onto the field. Gaffney is a proven playmaker in this offense and has a growing rapport with Tom, tested in big games.

Halifax_Pats_Fan

I'd take Gaffney 10 times out of ten here. I agree When you say Brady and Gaffney are continuing to build their chemistry. I have a feeling Tom has a lot of confidence in Gaffney and I expect him to catch more balls this year (providing he is open...)

Of course all of this is a moot point if we can protect the passer....

PatsWickedPissah

Tom IS comfortable with the Gaffer, but Training Camp is where you meet new friends (WRs) and build on it. Folks are WAY too early prognosticating who vs who, unless one player is a DUD, which is not the case here. Injuries happen. Let's see.

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BradyManny

Gaffney has shown over the last season and a half that he's a fine #3. Jackson has higher upside though. If Jackson does not produce enough to take reps from Gaffney, then we're still in fine shape. Jackson turning into a stud is a bonus.

signbabybrady

This is not a new phenomenom. We had the four guys last year in Moss Welker Gafney and Stalworth.

Just to elaborate further on the fits this O can cause opposing Ds.

Think about a simple single back formation. 3 WR (Moss, Welker, and Gaffney) 1 TE (Watson), and one RB (Faulk). Think about that, that is 5 really good options for Tom and a defense must crap their pants when that comes out of the huddle.

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PatsWickedPissah

Depends on who's BLOCKING for Tommy Boy.

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Metaphors

Had similar discussions in another thread.

My take is that while Gaffney and Jackson are competing for snaps, I don't believe it is a true competition for the same position. Gaffney has the flexibility to play all along the line, but isn't a natural fit at flanker opposite Moss. If we see Gaffney getting the majority of the snaps outside opposite Moss, it likely means CJack failed to grab the opportunity and that Gaffney is plan B.

Halifax_Pats_Fan

I agree, insane...although we had the same weapons last year.

If we can protect Brady this year we should be especially feared, even if the secondary is the same. With last year's secondary we need QB protection so we can at least put up some points....in KEY games...

JSn

haha

Yeah. I have a lot of hope for Watson to rock the shiz this year. Only trouble with that set up is the odds that Brady hands off to Faulk are small. I wonder if Maroney is headed to a similar role a few years down the line, but with more run threat?