Gillislee

Belichick made his choices. He chose not to have a one dimensional back that could be counted on in short yardage situations.

He could the chose to have such a back instead of Burkhead.

PatsWickedPissah said:

Welcome back from your lifetime ban, NEM!

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I've got better things to do with my time than sneak back onto forums I've been banned from. Sorry to disappoint there, Sherlock, but you've got the wrong guy. This **** just isn't that important to me. This is the only account I've ever had here and the only one I ever will. If I get banned, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

dafoe2016 said:

I've got better things to do with my time than sneak back onto forums I've been banned from. Sorry to disappoint there, Sherlock, but you've got the wrong guy. This **** just isn't that important to me. This is the only account I've ever had here and the only one I ever will. If I get banned, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

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1. PWP was making a joke
2. This would be an interesting time for the Mods to consider your post a challenge

dafoe2016 said:

I've got better things to do with my time than sneak back onto forums I've been banned from. Sorry to disappoint there, Sherlock, but you've got the wrong guy. This **** just isn't that important to me. This is the only account I've ever had here and the only one I ever will. If I get banned, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

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Just to clarify the joke that was being made, N E M was a long time poster who hated every offensive coordinator. He struggled with working within the lines, and after numerous warnings, was banned. You were not the butt of the joke, he was. It was a reference that people that have been here for a long time appreciated. Please don't be offended.

upstater1 said:

We do? Other than Nate Solder, the Patriots have not invested a lot on OL.

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Oops I meant to say D-Line of the Texans and not our O-Line, damn mobile typo.

autocorrect can be a b!tch

I have to say he looks soft. Doesn't break tackles, doesn't cut well, not that tough. His production has been meh


Meanwhile blount rushed for 136 yards today

I'd say that Gillislee's production has been adequate in terms of the way that the Pats have typically used lead rushers since about 2007 or so, and especially for a guy who missed most of camp. He's shown improvement over the course of the four games, and looked much better against Carolina.

In any case, judging a lead RB's production needs to take into account the defenses he's run against and the score situation, as well as the focus of the offense.

Blount rushed for 136 against the Chargers - who also allowed an average of 147 rushing yards per game in their first three games before giving up 214 to Philly yesterday. Also, Wentz is no Brady.

So, I'm not really seeing Blount's performance yesterday as a valid comp.

Gillislee has been pretty good.

Gilislee was 12 for 49 and ran well against a good front yesterday. Considering he doesnt play defense for the Patriots he is not the problem.

I hate our running game too. Could very well go back to the issues in front....