Saturday, December 29, 2012

Return of the Gronk?



According to multiple sources, New England Patriots Pro-Bowl Tight End Rob Gronkowski may be used in a limited role during Sunday's game vs the Miami Dolphins.  Gronk hasn't played since he suffered a broken forearm during a Point After Attempt.Week 11's slaughtering of the Colts.

This may be exactly what the Patriots need to gain a little momentum heading into the playoffs.  Gronk hasn't played the past five weeks yet he still leads all Tight Ends with 10 Touchdowns.  A few snaps to get him back into the swing of things may be just what he needs to be ready come playoff time. With Gronk back, the entire offense improves, including the run.  This will allow us to run the two tight end set that this offense was designed around. For the entire season, either Hernandez or Gronk has been hurt. With both of them in the lineup and healthy, this Patriots offense becomes lethal.

As of now, the Patriots are looking at a potential first round clash with the Cincinnati Bengals.  There is a lot of football to be played tomorrow but the Patriots will only receive a first round bye and avoid playing in the first round if they beat Miami and either Denver or Houston lose.  I don't see Denver losing to Kansas City but there is hope that Andrew Luck and the Colts beat the sputtering Texans. If this were to happen, Denver would get the top seed and home field advantage and the Patriots would receive the two seed and avoid having to potentially travel to Houston.  After tomorrow we will know all of the NFL's playoff matchups. The Texans play at 1pm so Pats fans will know if they have a shot at a first round bye.  Expect the Dolphins to roll over and fold as their season will be coming to an end in snowy New England. I envision Pats fans will be throwing snow into the air like this memorable game below. I never thought I would say this but let's go Colts!


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