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And photo evidence why LeGarrette Blount returning kicks is a joke.

(via Nordstrom’s Best: Patriots vs. Buccaneers – 9/22/2013)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/and-photo-evidence-why-legarrette-blount-returning/

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Photo evidence that Spikes is indeed back.

(via Nordstrom’s Best: Patriots vs. Buccaneers – 9/22/2013)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/photo-evidence-that-spikes-is-indeed-back-via/

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One way to measure if an on-field rapport between a quarterback and receiver is improving is results in “got-to-have-it” situations. Along those lines, it stood out that of receiver Aaron Dobson’s seven catches, four went for first downs (two on third down, one on fourth down) and Dobson also produced another first down by drawing a 28-yard pass interference penalty. On one of the third-down catches (11:48 remaining, second quarter), the Buccaneers were in zone coverage and cornerback Darrelle Revis passed Dobson off. That’s the type of play that makes one wonder if the Buccaneers are maximizing Revis’ elite skill set.

Picked-up pieces from 1st-half review – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/one-way-to-measure-if-an-on-field-rapport-between/

ReFo: TB @ NE, Week 3 | ProFootballFocus.com

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ReFo: TB @ NE, Week 3 | ProFootballFocus.com

The Patriots continued to get stellar play from the left side of their offensive line as LG Logan Mankins and LT Nate Solder graded at 6.1 and 4.0 respectively. Mankins was perfect on his 42 pass block attempts and he was a force in the running game ( 4.1 run block) — he was particularly proficient in the Patriots’ zone scheme that was featured prominently on Sunday. He got movement on DT Gerald McCoy a number of times to open holes for Patriots running backs. Solder gave up one solitary hurry on his 42 attempts, an Adrian Clayborn swipe to the back of Brady’s jersey, but even that hurry was recovered nicely as Solder was able to ride him past the pocket in time to allow Brady to step up. He wasn’t nearly as dominant as Mankins in the running game, but he did take advantage of undersized DE Daniel Te’o-Nesheim on back-to-back plays in the fourth quarter, first pinning him inside and later manhandling him to the ground.

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thesunchronicle:

Scenes from Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. (Staff photos by Keith Nordstrom)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/thesunchronicle-scenes-from-sundays-game/

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Wondering what the trickle down effect is when Gronk and Amendola come back. Most specifically how does it affect Edelman, and how does it affect their preference to run 11 and 12 personnel?

And what about James Develin? Will he still be needed? How about Hooman?

There will still likely be a rotation but Amendola’s return has to come at the expense of someone’s snaps, likely Aaron Dobson, though it could be Edelman as well.

In my view the primary personnel becomes:

11 – RB, Gronk, Thompkins, Amendola, Edelman

12 – RB, Gronk, Hooman/Sudfeld, Thompkins, Amendola

The base guys would be Gronk, Thompkins and Amendola and an RB, with the fifth weapon rotating depending on the game plan. 

It will be interesting to see how it all plays out in the next few weeks as the games get more important and the opponents get better.

Patriots Tickets

https://www.patspropaganda.com/wondering-what-the-trickle-down-effect-is-when/

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Of Collins’ 18 snaps, 15 came in the second half, including eight on the final drive, which adds some context to the numbers. But from this viewpoint, seeing Collins in a sub defense (over Dont’a Hightower and Brandon Spikes) reflects that he has gained some more trust from the coaching staff in terms of his ability to grasp some of the team’s complex schemes.

Defensive snaps: Jamie Collins in sub – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/of-collins-18-snaps-15-came-in-the-second-half/