BobDigital
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There is no plug and play option. Amendola is probably the closest guy on the roster but he doesn't do exactly the same thing. Hogan and Cooks can do some slot work but they are more vertical options. The way the Patriots attack a team will need to change somewhat.
White last year caught 60 passes last year. David Johnson (80) Bell (75) were the only backs to catch more passes and both have bigger frames. I do worry about over using him a bit and him not being healthy for the playoffs. I do think him and Burkhead will be asked to do more short yardage plays. Lewis sometimes as well but I see him as more of a change of pace RB. Last year the Pats RB/FBs caught 86 total passes. I expect that number to be well over 100 this year without Edelman.
I also think the Pats need to be less conservative and will be more mistake prone. Edelman was great on those 3rd and 5 and 3rd and 6 plays. He got you exactly the yards you need or just a bit more. I think this Patriots team can not count on the same third down conversion rate. This means they probably have to try to face less 3rd downs by getting bigger plays on first and 2nd down. More vertical passes and outs to the sideline or attempting to go over the top of the D.
Last year Brady threw 42 passes over 21 yards. In 2015 it was 60 (4 more games that year) I think we will see them attempt to attack down field more but more so between the 10-20 range than really deep passes though I expect an uptick in those as well.
It will probably look somewhere between 2007 to the 2011-12 offenses I would think. I am curious what others think as no one knows for sure yet.
White last year caught 60 passes last year. David Johnson (80) Bell (75) were the only backs to catch more passes and both have bigger frames. I do worry about over using him a bit and him not being healthy for the playoffs. I do think him and Burkhead will be asked to do more short yardage plays. Lewis sometimes as well but I see him as more of a change of pace RB. Last year the Pats RB/FBs caught 86 total passes. I expect that number to be well over 100 this year without Edelman.
I also think the Pats need to be less conservative and will be more mistake prone. Edelman was great on those 3rd and 5 and 3rd and 6 plays. He got you exactly the yards you need or just a bit more. I think this Patriots team can not count on the same third down conversion rate. This means they probably have to try to face less 3rd downs by getting bigger plays on first and 2nd down. More vertical passes and outs to the sideline or attempting to go over the top of the D.
Last year Brady threw 42 passes over 21 yards. In 2015 it was 60 (4 more games that year) I think we will see them attempt to attack down field more but more so between the 10-20 range than really deep passes though I expect an uptick in those as well.
It will probably look somewhere between 2007 to the 2011-12 offenses I would think. I am curious what others think as no one knows for sure yet.
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