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No better way to start the week off than with an awesome new Brady video!
Tom Brady 007 ► Skyfall » ᴴᴰ 1080p (by YOURKiNGISHEAR)
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Source: Brandon Spikes arrives at Gillette Stadium for minicamp | Boston Herald
As expected, now the question is whether or not he slides right back into his starting spot, or if Dane Fletcher stays there for a bit.
I’m trying to keep my expectations for Dobson in check, definitely a tall order to expect him to break any records as a rookie.
Overall, it’s exciting and a little scary with the total wide receiver turnover. Unfortunately the Pats made this bed with their misses in free agency and the draft since 2007, and now they have to choice but to lie in it.
Of course, if successful, they’ll really be set offensively for the next five seasons at least, with top young weapons at all positions. But everyone needs to realize it might not be the smoothest process, especially at the start of the year. They might sputter a bit.
But the hope is that they’ll work the kinks out in September and October, get Gronk back, and then be firing on all cylinders come November/December.
Getting Pretty Gronking Excited For Football
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Breaking Down Ras-I Dowling’s Fit in New England | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2013 NFL Draft
I will not get excited about Ras-I… I will not get excited about Ras-I…
Good breakdown from Oliver Thomas:
Will Dowling ever fulfill the promise bestowed upon him two years ago? Where was he best utilized? Was there a drastic difference in performance between 2011 and 2012? In attempt to find answers to these questions, I turned to the tape and watched both of Dowling’s rookie performances in contrast with a couple of his sophomore performances.
Sudfeld caught a significantly higher percentage of targets (74.1 percent) than Eifert (61.1 percent) and Ertz (64.7 percent). He also had more “key receptions” than any of the other tight ends in the draft — 22 that went for long yardage, converted a key third or fourth down, or was inside the red zone that gave his offense a better opportunity to score. But where Sudfeld really sets himself apart is with his blocking. He led all tight ends with 24 blocks that resulted in touchdowns, including 19 in the run game, five in the passing game. Travis Kelce, taken in the third round by Kansas City, had the next most touchdown-producing blocks with 10. Sudfeld also graded out as a 94.6 percent blocker, by far the highest grade among draft prospects.
Barring injuries, I just don’t see it with Blount. Many want to pencil him into the short yardage role over Bolden, but he’s never been a decisive runner like that. If Bolden can return to his early season form from last year I think he’s a slam dunk.
Add in all the off-the-field stuff that’s been trickling in like needing a driver to make it to practice on time in Tampa, and it just doesn’t sound like he’ll work out. Of course if Ridley or Bolden goes down that could open the door a bit for him.