Archives for January 2012

Julian Edelman’s performance on defense might have been undersold in the immediate aftermath of the game. His work replacing Nate Jones in the nickel was notable, as he came on for the fourth series of the game and played 41 straight snaps. When he came on the field, the Bills were already leading 21-0. When he left, it was 41-21 Patriots. Meanwhile, the 41 snaps were easily a season high for Edelman, whose previous high mark on defense was 19 (vs. Redskins).

https://www.patspropaganda.com/julian-edelmans-performance-on-defense-might-have/

I think Julian Edelman’s future with the Patriots is at defensive back. That was reinforced with the way he played yesterday in the win over the Bills. Trailing 21-0, he was put on the field to cover the slot receiver. The defense gave up no more points, won 49-21, and Edelman finished with five tackles. Meanwhile, Nate Jones struggled in coverage, as did LB Dane Fletcher. Edelman did have over-the-top help from Devin McCourty, but he was physical, tough, and covered tightly.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-think-julian-edelmans-future-with-the-patriots/

Linebacker Gary Guyton didn’t play a snap on defense, marking the third time in four weeks that he hasn’t taken the field outside of a limited role on special teams. Guyton has been a valuable fill-in for Jerod Mayo in the past, but he’s been passed on the depth chart in recent weeks by Dane Fletcher and Tracy White. If White returns to full health (abdomen), and Rob Ninkovich’s hip doesn’t limit him, Guyton might have trouble cracking the 46-man game-day roster in the playoffs.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/linebacker-gary-guyton-didnt-play-a-snap-on/