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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I am expecting a good game from uno dos. Ochocinco may not dress.
actually I agree with you. Use Ocho as I stated above and as the 5th WR in spread offenses, and have Edelman concentrate exclusively as a DB for the next 2 weeks. He isn't perfect, but he does fairly well in coverage, and is one of the better tacklers among the DBs, and for this game good tackling is key.I say play him at WR and save Edelman for ST and D.
But at least he will have Media Day...
Actually as improbable as it may seem, maybe this WILL be the day Ocho comes out to play. Mangini made a very interesting point today on Mike and Mike. He said the Giants have given Brady trouble because they squeeze the middle and play the short routes tough and physical. However that leave the Pats outside receivers opportunities deep.
Ocho is much stronger than Branch and a more physical receiver. Maybe for this game they put him on the field to run just 3 routes. Slant - Slant and go - double move deep routes. No reading, no confusion, just those 3 routes to take advantage of the Giants defensive philosophy.
It makes sense - He doesn't replace Branch, just takes some snaps with the regular 2 WR offense.
I don't think 3 is an issue any longer. I think his lack of production comes in large part because whenever he is on the field he is going to be the 5th option, after Gronk, Welker, Hernandez, and Branch. How many balls does the 5th option usually get in a game. Not many. Its not like Edelman comes on the field and does any better. Not because he suck, but because he's simply the 5th optionPick One:
1. His last day in a Patriot uniform?
2. The day he finally puts it together
3. Another day just like the last 17 weeks. Maybe he'll figure it out in the offseason.
Pick One:
1. His last day in a Patriot uniform?
2. The day he finally puts it together
3. Another day just like the last 17 weeks. Maybe he'll figure it out in the offseason.
I don't think 3 is an issue any longer. I think his lack of production comes in large part because whenever he is on the field he is going to be the 5th option, after Gronk, Welker, Hernandez, and Branch. How many balls does the 5th option usually get in a game. Not many. Its not like Edelman comes on the field and does any better. Not because he suck, but because he's simply the 5th option
I say play him at WR and save Edelman for ST and D.