What if Edelman doesn't play?

PatriotsPimp136 · Jan 7, 2016

Nothing will matter if the ol can't pass block. We need vollmer back healthy and effective.

PatsFan2 · Jan 7, 2016

PatriotsPimp136 said:
Nothing will matter if the ol can't pass block. We need vollmer back healthy and effective.

After the injury and I mean the sight of it never thought we would be using the name Vollmer and healthy in the same sentence. That said I wouldn't mind me him being shell of his former self his presence alone would suffice. As long as he help keep Cannon and Flemming

on the Bench. Back-up Tackle need a serious Upgrade via the Draft.

Mack Herron · Jan 7, 2016

PatriotsPimp136 said:
Nothing will matter if the ol can't pass block. We need vollmer back healthy and effective.

Sure we need Vollmer, but the OL has not blocked well for a couple of months now for the pass or the run even with Vollmer . I think that's the reason so many people place the OL as the greatest concern.

PatriotsPimp136 · Jan 7, 2016

Mack Herron said:
Sure we need Vollmer, but the OL has not blocked well for a couple of months now for the pass or the run even with Vollmer . I think that's the reason so many people place the OL as the greatest concern.

Indeed. Very concerning. Hope they can find a way and be effective. Games are still won on the trenches.

PatsFan2 · Jan 7, 2016

Also lets hope LaAdrian Waddle is close to 100% for the little we have seen I think he's already an upgrade over both Flemming and Cannon. BB really pays attention to the waiver wire on under the radar guys this claim could pay serious dividends now and in the future.

sevengables_2207 · Jan 7, 2016

Mack Herron said:
Sure we need Vollmer, but the OL has not blocked well for a couple of months now for the pass or the run even with Vollmer . I think that's the reason so many people place the OL as the greatest concern.

IMHO, the dominos along the offensive line began to fall once Solder went out on IR...

BelichickFan · Jan 7, 2016

PatriotsPimp136 said:
Nothing will matter if the ol can't pass block. We need vollmer back healthy and effective.

Getting Edelman back will help that a lot. The more "quick release" players we have the less time the OL needs to protect and the less likely a team is to send extra rushers with real WR out there. You're right that the OL needs to be better but Edelman will help a lot too.

FCB02062 · Jan 7, 2016

While many of us "assumed" he was ready to play vs the NYJ and he'd definitely be ready for the divisional round...perhaps they were eyeing the AFC Championship? We've heard nothing from the team r.e. his status (other than perfunctory injury report designations) so how do we know the only reason they didn't IR him was because they hoped he could play in the AFC Championship should they make it?

hyperpat · Jan 7, 2016

My source [brother's ex-wife's friend who maintains the Brady family's industrial-capacity juicers] tells me Edelperson is dying to get back into the starting lineup again because he's F-ing sick of avocado ice cream.

Mack Herron · Jan 7, 2016

FCB02062 said:
While many of us "assumed" he was ready to play vs the NYJ and he'd definitely be ready for the divisional round...perhaps they were eyeing the AFC Championship? We've heard nothing from the team r.e. his status (other than perfunctory injury report designations) so how do we know the only reason they didn't IR him was because they hoped he could play in the AFC Championship should they make it?

Because the team has already exercised due caution with his injury. The average time to return to the NFL with this injury has elapsed (he could have played last week), he has been practicing without any apparent setbacks, and if they lose the divisional round there is no AFC championship game. Of course we do not know anything for certain, but unless he has pain, in which case he would stop practicing, we can be confident he will play.

PatsFan2 · Jan 7, 2016

Edelman's presence alone should take pressure off LaFell who should be in his comfort zone with a number 3 CB on him.

patriot1136 · Jan 7, 2016

I just hope they ease Edelman back into the swing of things. I am concerned about re-injury of course. Hopefully Waddle will play well and Vollmer will get some good work in to take pressure off the passing game so we can run the ball more. I feel confident in the divisional round so I would try to save Edelman for the AFCCG and beyond, for when we really need him. If Amendola plays too, that is just an added boost. I'm not a LaFell fan, but do think he will look better with Dola and JE in the game. Not to mention, lets see how Keshawn Martin looks with those guys in there too.

Bourne Again Christian · Jan 7, 2016

Yes Martin over Lafell for the win please.
If Lafell can block so well and not catch maybe we should try him as a tight end hybrid.
Since Chandler has stunk up the place.

Ring 6 · Jan 7, 2016

cstjohn17 said:
shudder... There is a lot of hope and expectations riding on his foot. Mentally this would be a big blow.

I'm still baffled why people are acting like its a certainty he will play, and some even acting like it doesn't matter that he missed 2 months.
Mentally a big blow to fans maybe but I'm sure the players are preparing to go forward without him while hoping he can be ready.
If we can't win without him, I doubt we can win with him in the shape he will be in.

Ring 6 · Jan 7, 2016

patriot1136 said:
I just hope they ease Edelman back into the swing of things. I am concerned about re-injury of course. Hopefully Waddle will play well and Vollmer will get some good work in to take pressure off the passing game so we can run the ball more. I feel confident in the divisional round so I would try to save Edelman for the AFCCG and beyond, for when we really need him. If Amendola plays too, that is just an added boost. I'm not a LaFell fan, but do think he will look better with Dola and JE in the game. Not to mention, lets see how Keshawn Martin looks with those guys in there too.

What makes you feel confident in the division round? We finished 2-4 and will be playing a team that is better than any of those 6 teams.

tasmlab · Jan 7, 2016

PatsFan2 said:
We Lose Book it...have you seen the Offense since he left even against $h!t Teams?

Is this overstated? The put 28, 27 and 33 on the bad teams, and took the 12-4 Broncos and the 10-6 Jets to OT on the road.

I'm purposefully ignoring Miami.

I think it's enough offense to win, but it pales compared to what the first 10 games looked like.

Ring 6 · Jan 7, 2016

tasmlab said:
Is this overstated? The put 28, 27 and 33 on the bad teams, and took the 12-4 Broncos and the 10-6 Jets to OT on the road.

I'm purposefully ignoring Miami.

I think it's enough offense to win, but it pales compared to what the first 10 games looked like.

No we can win without Edelman IF
-BB abandons the White Flag Offense, AND
-The OL isn't so terrible that the White Flag Offense is all we are capable of

TomPatriot · Jan 7, 2016

AndyJohnson said:
I'm still baffled why people are acting like its a certainty he will play, and some even acting like it doesn't matter that he missed 2 months.
Mentally a big blow to fans maybe but I'm sure the players are preparing to go forward without him while hoping he can be ready.
If we can't win without him, I doubt we can win with him in the shape he will be in.

He started practicing again on December 11th, about 4 weeks ago. He ran routes cutting off the injured foot at least as early as December 16th and looked sharp according to Kevin Duffy of MassLive. You can find that article here - Julian Edelman injury: New England Patriots receiver looks sharp in second straight day of practice

The next Patriots game is January 16th. There is pretty good reason to think he'll be ready to play better than any other Pats WR.

PatsDeb · Jan 7, 2016

Everyone's going to play. The question is how well and how long. At this point the team has nothing to lose so they will go all out to the best of their ability, but therein lies the rub.

Ring 6 · Jan 7, 2016

TomPatriot said:
He started practicing again on December 11th, about 4 weeks ago. He ran routes cutting off the injured foot at least as early as December 16th and looked sharp according to Kevin Duffy of MassLive. You can find that article here - Julian Edelman injury: New England Patriots receiver looks sharp in second straight day of practice

The next Patriots game is January 16th. There is pretty good reason to think he'll be ready to play better than any other Pats WR.

So I see you have reason to think its possible. I have yet to see why it is likely. He couldn't play 4 days ago. Until there is some significant change I am skeptical he can in 10 more.

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