Patriots Players To Watch, Week 1 Against the Steelers

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Patriots Players To Watch, Week 1 Against the Steelers

Steve Balestrieri

Edelman has always had tremendous chemistry with Brady. They’ll need that since neither Josh Gordon or Demaryius Thomas spent much time with Brady

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[n1997y]

Those might be key players to watch for the Patriots’ success, but the one I’m most interested in watching is Gunner O (GO for short?) as the returner for kickoffs and punts.

 

[Redman443]

I want to see which WRs can get separation. Pitt is going to play man coverage because they arent complete idiots.

 

[Hyped]

Agree on the Wynn/Karras bit....this is the most concerning area on the roster right now.

 

[Redman443]

Agree on the Wynn/Karras bit....this is the most concerning area on the roster right now.

Interested to see how Wynn's footwork holds up coming back from that achilles. Remember Wilfork suffered a similar injury.

 

[SBLIII]

Agree on the Wynn/Karras bit....this is the most concerning area on the roster right now.

OL bench more concerning to me than starters

 

[Hyped]

OL bench more concerning to me than starters

Same difference....if a starter goes down....

So, I am concerned about the OL group as a whole.

 

[BlueThunder]

I look for Pitt to test the Pats OL early with a few jailbreaks......If Brady burns them it won't last lomg.......Who knows what Josh has up his sleeve for the opening series......Pound at them with the running game to take the pressure off......spread them with WR sets.....Just Win !!

 

[captain stone]

"...Karras has been a trusted but backup interior offensive lineman for the past few years. With David Andrews out for the season after suffering a blood clot in his lung during the preseason, Karras is now the Patriots starting center.
Now he’ll have to hold up inside and make all the right calls when it comes to protection. Look for the Steelers to test him right away by bringing A-gap pressure and blitzes to try and force the issue. Like Wynn, this is a big test for him in Week 1..."

Even if Mongo Jr Jr falters, we should all take comfort that Bill had the foresight to acquire an experienced, healthy former starting Center such as Russel Jethro Bodine.