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2nd Team Getting Their First Start
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Re: Edelman: first rookie in 14 years to . . .
Like ctpatsfan said, I think he can be used more like Jabar Gaffney... except that he's more physical, faster, and will probably develop into more of a playmaker than Gaffney was.
I agree that we need another receiver. I just think that Edelman could be used in a wider role than Welker. He isn't as good as Wes at running those short routes for first downs, because he doesn't have that quickness. But he has better straight line speed and looks good playing outside, like that 4th down play. He could fill in as a slot receiver OR play on the outside.I get it. At the moment, the team needs someone to replace Welker for at least half the season. That role is slot receiver and Welker should play that role. We need someone else to be a #2 receiver, the long distance threat opposite Moss, the #1, the big TD threat. Both Moss and this new receiver should also be able to go over the middle, especially on intermediate routes. Edeleman as the #3 or slot receiver would have 5-10 catches a game.
We also need a #4 receiver as a change of pace, in spread formations (4 and 5 wides) and in case of injury. Edelman is the #4 when Welker comes back.
BOTTOM LINE
We need at least one receiver. Two or even three free agent receivers competing for two rosters spots with Stanback on the starting 53 would seem to be the ideal situation.
Like ctpatsfan said, I think he can be used more like Jabar Gaffney... except that he's more physical, faster, and will probably develop into more of a playmaker than Gaffney was.