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5 Reasons Why the Patriots will be in SB51

By Jaydeen Allen

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field following the game against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field following the game against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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#3 A New Dynamic Offense

Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels – Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

In 2010-2011, the Patriots had one of the most unstoppable offences with lead by a combination of TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. The two combined had 254 receptions, 3,346 yards, and 40 TDs both becoming easily two of hardest TEs to defend in the league. Both were still dominant without the other on the field (which seemed to be the case for a lot of the 2012 season), but they were at their best when both were on the field.

Fast forward 3 seasons later since Hernandez was released and arrested, and the Patriots again have two hidden players that could help reform a Josh McDaniels’ offense.

Running backs Dion Lewis and James White could be the key to an offense that could have mismatches all around the field (Granted Lewis can stay healthy after having a career filled with injuries). The league got a taste of both players, but unfortunately wasn’t given the chance to see them both on the field at the same time. After Lewis got injured in Week 9, James White was the next man up, and did more than enough to contribute to the Patriots’ offense.

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