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Jan 17 2018 12:01pm
Quote (Flopps @ Jan 17 2018 01:59pm)
I'm excited.

I think we can take care of business this week.

I expect us to run the ball a lot


yes sir!

It's going to be the Lewis/Gronk show if you ask me, with maybe a strong dose of White/Burkhead (he's expected to play) in the redzone. (Or if Burk isn't 100%, maybe look for a Brandon Bolden red zone carry)
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yes sir!

It's going to be the Lewis/Gronk show if you ask me, with maybe a strong dose of White/Burkhead (he's expected to play) in the redzone. (Or if Burk isn't 100%, maybe look for a Brandon Bolden red zone carry)


I was actually wondering if Bolden was going to have a bigger role this week than previous weeks (12ish touches)

He looked good for the carries he got last week, and Jacksonville is squishy v the run (like 4.4ypc allowed)
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Jan 17 2018 12:10pm
Quote (WatcherOfTheSkies @ Jan 17 2018 10:01am)
yes sir!

It's going to be the Lewis/Gronk show if you ask me, with maybe a strong dose of White/Burkhead (he's expected to play) in the redzone. (Or if Burk isn't 100%, maybe look for a Brandon Bolden red zone carry)


Oh shit, I thought Burkhead was ruled out, this is huge for us.

I'm also thinking that our offense is going to revolve around Gronk+Lewis, with hopefully some hard up the gut runs from Burkhead here and there. This defense can be exploited, but like I've said soooo many times, we need to protect Tom, and we need to focus on plays that allow for quick and small gains if necessary. Let our guys make the extra effort of picking up yards after the catch, or after contact. I do not want Brady trying to spend an extra 2-3 seconds in the pocket, so he can turn a 5 yard pass, into a 10 yard pass, unless absolutely necessary. Our line hasn't been atrocious this year, but we haven't played anyone even close to the Jags defensively since wk 1, when we got murdered by KC.

I am curious to see if they bring Ramsey down to try and cover up Gronk 1v1. If anyone can do it, it would be that absolute freak of nature. Ofc this would give our other guys higher chances at success, but I am curious to see how they plan to cover our monster.
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Jan 17 2018 12:10pm
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I was actually wondering if Bolden was going to have a bigger role this week than previous weeks (12ish touches)

He looked good for the carries he got last week, and Jacksonville is squishy v the run (like 4.4ypc allowed)


I could be wrong but I think his increased workload was mostly due to no Burkhead/no Gillislee. I don't think he should be involved in the running game except for the red zone/or if we have a big lead in the 2nd half.

Like I said, if burkhead doesn't look 100%, Bolden could continue to see offensive snaps.

I'm not expecting Gillislee to play again this postseason lol, who knows though
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Jan 17 2018 12:11pm
Quote (WatcherOfTheSkies @ Jan 17 2018 02:10pm)
I could be wrong but I think his increased workload was mostly due to no Burkhead/no Gillislee. I don't think he should be involved in the running game except for the red zone/or if we have a big lead in the 2nd half.

Like I said, if burkhead doesn't look 100%, Bolden could continue to see offensive snaps.

I'm not expecting Gillislee to play again this postseason lol, who knows though


Yeah you're probably right

I just have a boner for Bolden >_>
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Jan 17 2018 12:14pm
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Oh shit, I thought Burkhead was ruled out, this is huge for us.

I'm also thinking that our offense is going to revolve around Gronk+Lewis, with hopefully some hard up the gut runs from Burkhead here and there. This defense can be exploited, but like I've said soooo many times, we need to protect Tom, and we need to focus on plays that allow for quick and small gains if necessary. Let our guys make the extra effort of picking up yards after the catch, or after contact. I do not want Brady trying to spend an extra 2-3 seconds in the pocket, so he can turn a 5 yard pass, into a 10 yard pass, unless absolutely necessary. Our line hasn't been atrocious this year, but we haven't played anyone even close to the Jags defensively since wk 1, when we got murdered by KC.

I am curious to see if they bring Ramsey down to try and cover up Gronk 1v1. If anyone can do it, it would be that absolute freak of nature. Ofc this would give our other guys higher chances at success, but I am curious to see how they plan to cover our monster.


this was the last i've heard on Burk (2 days ago):

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The Patriots could be getting even stronger offensively for the AFC championship.

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, running back Rex Burkhead, who has missed the last three games with a knee injury, is expected to play Sunday against the Jaguars
. Burkhead began practicing during the Patriots' bye week and spoke during the week before the Titans game, so it seemed like he would return, but he was inactive.


not 100% he plays but I bet he will be active by game day
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Jan 17 2018 12:15pm
Quote (WatcherOfTheSkies @ Jan 17 2018 02:14pm)
this was the last i've heard on Burk (2 days ago):

not 100% he plays but I bet he will be active by game day


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Jan 17 2018 12:16pm
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Let's go baby


LET'S GO
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