Is Aaron Dobson the Big Play Receiver the Patriots Need? – Frenz/Bleacher Report
Is Aaron Dobson the Big Play Receiver the Patriots Need? – Frenz/Bleacher Report
Great read from Frenz and the perfect way to kick off a holiday-shortened four-day work week.
One of the biggest unknowns this offseason is how the Patriots felt about the progress of their young receivers. I don’t think anything will be off the table if they like a free agent or prospect.
Since. 07 we’ve seen the pats change the way people look at offense, first with moss/welker to the two tightends to the much quicker tempo. What do you think they might try next and what could possibly be done now that hasn’t been done before
I think it just boils down to finding creative ways to employ all of the weapons that they have. They were a bit inexperienced with the pieces this year so there wasn’t much “shock and awe” to the offense.
But as guys like Dobson and Amendola continue to progress, along with at least a couple other additions at tight end, receiver and running back, they will be harder to defend. Getting by with basically only Edelman healthy and consistent all year was a miracle. Injuries and turnover like 2013’s are rare and they took their lumps for it.
But just by experience and better luck in the injury department and they’re already significantly more talented than 2013’s crew.
I think Shane Vereen really brings a unique element, but I don’t think he was ever truly comfortable after returning from his wrist injury. Yes, he went off against Cleveland but that was really the last impact game he had this season. Whether that’s because defenses were game-planning for him or just a fall of in production will be something to study this offseason.
But with Gronk or another tight end who’s actually a threat in the passing game, an improved/more experienced receiving corps and things should open up for Vereen a bit more.
Perhaps the most interesting offensive revolution might be when it comes time to replace Brady. Will Belichick stick with a pocket-passer or will there be a focus finding a threat to run?
We saw the value of a great running game late in the 2013 season. With defenses getting lighter up front to generate more pass rush perhaps the next offensive revolution is a return to power running with multiple threats to run.
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If the Patriots ultimately do add former Browns general manager Michael Lombardi to their front office, my educated guess is that it would be in more of an advisor/consultant-type role, similar to what Floyd Reese previously held in the organization. The Patriots have an extremely small draft room compared to most NFL teams and my initial thought is that Lombardi’s potential position wouldn’t be one that produces an extra seat in that room. Still, it’s clear that his opinion and scouting acumen, particularly on the pro side, has earned great respect from coach Bill Belichick.
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