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If the first three days of free agency told us anything, it’s that the wide receiver position is considered more valuable than ever. Six of our top 10 free-agent receivers are already signed, while several others have been picked up or given new contracts. Traditional thinking has long been that a good offense needs a playmaking star at No. 1 receiver, a reliable possession target at No. 2 and a darting third-down maestro in the slot at No. 3. But look closer at the transactions this week and you’ll see that these roles are becoming less relevant.

Why Receivers Have Ruled Free Agency – NYTimes.com

https://www.patspropaganda.com/if-the-first-three-days-of-free-agency-told-us/

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If Gonzalez returns to the form of 2007 and 2008, when he was a tough-to-defend slot receiver with the Colts, the benefits will be solid for the Patriots. If Gonzalez resembles more of the player who had trouble staying on the field in each of the last three seasons and had limited production, there is little lost because this figures to be a minimum-salary type of contract. In that sense, this reminds me of the Jabar Gaffney signing from 2006. When the Patriots signed Gaffney that year, during the season, the move was an afterthought. But soon enough, Gaffney became a key cog of the receiving corps, earning a contract extension. Maybe the same happens with Gonzalez. Maybe it doesn’t. But I can envision why the Patriots see value in taking a chance with the 2007 first-round draft choice (32nd overall).

Opinion on Gonzalez signing – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/if-gonzalez-returns-to-the-form-of-2007-and-2008/

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“If you think about the concept of zone coverage, you were going to make the quarterback throw to a hole and have somebody go physically hit the receiver, and at that point, you hear the term ‘alligator arms,’ ’’ Snead said. “Well, that’s now out because of safety concerns. “These quarterbacks are so good now, the timing, they can throw to spots because every zone defense has a route that can beat it, and the great quarterbacks know it post-snap, and they throw to spots and the receiver gets there. “I think you’re going to see over the next 2-5 years the evolution of maybe new coverage schemes based on that.’’

Safety concerns are changing the position – Page 3 – Boston.com

https://www.patspropaganda.com/if-you-think-about-the-concept-of-zone-coverage/