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Not "core." That has to do with apples. It's corps.
Corpse? The Pats have a few of them.
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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.Not "core." That has to do with apples. It's corps.
We will have a solid group of receivers come week one. Obviously the receivers will not be a strength, but they will be adequate. I expect Lloyd and Edelman to be back cheap, and we will either pick up sanders or a guy from the draft. Plus we can always make moves mid summer.
I'm definitely concerned but I'm with holding judgement until the final 53 is named.
I laugh at a great many things. Injuries and their associated spin off jokes isn't one of them (even to a Jets player).
You can't plan for freak injuries Deus, no more than you can plan for an opposition player diving helmet first at your Quarterback's knees.
I expect Lloyd and Edelman to be back cheap
Not "core." That has to do with apples. It's corps.
It wasn't funny because you're not funny. It's that simple.I didn't laugh at any injuries. I made a joke about someone who's had multiple injuries which equated him with something that's easily breakable, as befitting a guy who's, you know, shown a propensity for 'breaking'. The joke wasn't personal and it wasn't being about bitter. You don't like it. Your opinion is noted.
No, making a joke about injuries has nothing to do with injuries. Logical connection there Deus. Muppet.That has absolutely nothing to do with what I posted.
Yes, it is, and it is no more about sulking over Welker than is I.R. Dowling.
Also, should the starting 5 across ever end up as
Gronk
Hernandez
Amendola
Jones
Edelman
I'll find "The Glass Menagerie" to be funny and appropriate there.
Alright, here's where my own argument come out.
I'm thinking that the Patriots aren't in a bad position just now, vis-a-vis the wide receiver corps/situation. Considering the personnel on hand, they could do a lot without adding anyone else.
Why do I say this? Because I believe that Belichick plans to use both WR's and his TE's in the same role, relegating their titles to administrative purposes.
At present, NE could line up Gronkowski and Hernandez, Danny Amendola and Jenkins, plus put Ridley in the back field. Which of those threats gets the double coverage?
Hernandez is tall and fast, with the ability to knock a defender out of the way. Perhaps he's the true speedy WR we've been looking for. Ah, but then there's Gronkowski who excells at TE, but also has the speed on a post as well as the ability to stretch and pluck it away.
Amendola? He's an excellent slot receiver. A known quantity. If he gets in synch with TFB, watch out. No one will miss WWW. Which brings us to Jenkins. Everyone is complaining that's he's a JAG. Perhaps he is. Perhaps he hasn't been able to get into synch with a QB or playbook? Who knows. What his stats DO tell us, however, is that when he's in Man to Man, he has some issues. Those issues aren't a problem with him in Zone coverage, however.
So my point is that our offense might well eveolve and play pretty doggone good with those we have to hand, not to mention potentially regaining Edelman.
Who gets the double team? Hernandez? Gronk? Amendola? Jenkins? It's likely that teams end up playing zone, and when they do, Jenkin's abilities are upgraded. Zone is like a force multiplier with these guys.
I'm not saying that this is how things will play out, but at present, the Patriots have 3 tall targets for TFB, and a fine slot receiver and aa couple decent RB's to run a screen. Could we use another, better, pure WR? Sure. So can every single team. But as it stands, after a couple nights thoughts, I'm not near as concerned as I was earlier this week.
Those are my thoughts, anyway. I welcome yours.
It wasn't funny because you're not funny. It's that simple.
No, making a joke about injuries has nothing to do with injuries. Logical connection there Deus. Muppet.
...What I'm trying to say is remember how the ball was spread around before Wes Welker? Everybody knows to shut down Wes Welker and take those two tightends away and you can stop NE. But now, with no true main focus, and options that can play the role of the previous guy, maybe not as good, maybe even better? ...
Danny Amendola - younger and slightly bigger than Wes Welker, with more speed, just as much quickness and a better ability to play on the outside and get deep. He also possesses that knack for catching passes over the middle in traffic and coming down with a huge reception during a critical point in the game. The Patriots will be able to do more with Danny, barring any scary injuries and can employ where ever they seem fit on the offense with incredible effectiveness. So, yes you have a bona-fide number one receiver in my honest opinion. Defenders can't just shut down one aspect of his game and call it done. They have to play it complete.
I think this is very debatable, JMarr. Actually I think you're wrong...and these 2 publications would both agree that Amendola is indeed faster and quicker that Welker:Just for starters, Amendola is not as "quick" as Welker. It remains to be seen if he will develop any symetry with Brady. It remains to be seen if he can stay healthy. He in no way shape or form is a
WR1--short and immediate route specialist, just like Welker, with less YAC ability.