Gunner gunning for the Edelman role

[oldrover]

Can the Patriots’ Gunner Olszewski step into the role vacated by Julian Edelman? He certainly thinks so - The Boston Globe

Olszewski appears on a similar career path as Edelman, a player who has had a huge impact on the former college cornerback’s young career.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[Sicilian]

Edelman is a special kind of competitor. You don't replace a guy like that easily (or even twice in a generation usually). But Gunner has a little bit of that dog in him. I hope he can earn some reps with the offense, and they can find him some routes that take advantage of the quicks and vision he uses on PR.

 

[Hyped]

 

[RobertWeathers]

Gunner will catch 20 balls this year.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Oh man. That movie is due for a rewatch

 

[Hyped]

Oh man. That movie is due for a rewatch

Yeah, the first half at least....never gets old!

 

[patsinthesnow]

Gunner already has a movie worthy story as an All-Pro punt returner. He was a division II CB that wasn't ranked in any draft publication as a top 1,000 prospect. He was a tryout that made it to training camp. Having the second highest punt return average since the merger is already a crazy achievement.

I'm not sure if he'll make it as an NFL WR but it was interesting that he was one of the few stars of training camp last season (not that it means much anyway). He has the attitude & athleticism to succeed in the slot.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Yeah, the first half at least....never gets old!

It's epic.

Yea the turning point to not-so-fun is Private Pyle in the can.

 

[UrbanCowboy]

Why does he seem to be so much better on punts than kickoffs?

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Gunner and Tre will surpass Harry on the depth chart.

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Why does he seem to be so much better on punts than kickoffs?

It's not just him it's anyone. On kickoffs the other team has 11 guys all executing a plan with 40 yards to see the field all looking downfield. A punt is chaos, a shifty quick guy can make moves.

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[DropKickFlutie]

Gunner already has a movie worthy story as an All-Pro punt returner. He was a division II CB that wasn't ranked in any draft publication as a top 1,000 prospect. He was a tryout that made it to training camp. Having the second highest punt return average since the merger is already a crazy achievement.

I'm not sure if he'll make it as an NFL WR but it was interesting that he was one of the few stars of training camp last season (not that it means much anyway). He has the attitude & athleticism to succeed in the slot.

I thought it was the highest average not 2nd highest ?

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Gunner will catch 20 balls this year.

Yes I would wager Gunner gets more catches than Harry.

 

[oldrover]

Oh man. That movie is due for a rewatch

I've... uh... never seen it.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Yes I would wager Gunner gets more catches than Harry.

Yep. No question neither player is a slam dunk for 20 catches let alone being on the Week 1 roster.

 

[Sicilian]

Why does he seem to be so much better on punts than kickoffs?

It's not just him it's anyone. On kickoffs the other team has 11 guys all executing a plan with 40 yards to see the field all looking downfield. A punt is chaos, a shifty quick guy can make moves.

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To follow up on this, this video makes the argument that kickoffs in general are just terrible. I'm not advocating for the solution he posits at the end, but the video basically shows that the only guy in recent history who consistently returns kicks without just running a straight line up the sideline has been Cordarelle Patterson.

(Also, this guy and series does some fun stuff... just ignore the 80's graphics and Kenny G music).

 

[amfootball]

I sure hope so. We need something at the slot position.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I sure hope so. We need something at the slot position.

We have Meyers and Bourne

 

[DropKickFlutie]

We have Meyers and Bourne

And also Jonnu and Hunter. Middle of the field attack is all set.

 

[amfootball]

We have Meyers and Bourne

Is Meyers a slot? I thought he was more outside. I don't have much hope for Bourne but would love to be wrong.