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NE is when Brady has his top three weapons. Gronkowski is unquestionably the most dangerous play maker in the unit. (One of the most dangerous play makers in football, for that matter.) He overwhelms linebackers and safeties with his rare combination of size, strength and athleticism. With Gronkowski now owning the NFL record for most receiving touchdowns by tight end in the playoffs (eight), the Donkeys have to play close attention to his whereabouts on every single down.
While that plan is certainly sensible, based on the All-Pro tight end's success, the presence of Edelman and Amendola complicates matters. These two are crafty route runners from the slot, and their quickness poses problems for defenders when the Pats use them on option routes or crossers between the numbers. Thus, opponents attempting to bracket or double-team Gronkowski run the risk of getting picked apart on an assortment of quick routes from either receiver.
It will be fun to watch
While that plan is certainly sensible, based on the All-Pro tight end's success, the presence of Edelman and Amendola complicates matters. These two are crafty route runners from the slot, and their quickness poses problems for defenders when the Pats use them on option routes or crossers between the numbers. Thus, opponents attempting to bracket or double-team Gronkowski run the risk of getting picked apart on an assortment of quick routes from either receiver.
It will be fun to watch
