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The upcoming game between the New England Patriots
« on: December 27th, 2019, 11:38am »
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Kansas City Chiefs offers plenty of intrigue. One of the most talked about battles is one that does not even take place simultaneously: the one between tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce. The two Pro Bowlers are arguably the two best players in the NFL at their position 每 but there is little doubt about who is number one Jacob Bailey Jersey Draft , at least when you ask Rob Ninkovich.The former Patriots defender, who retired last offseason, recently joined XTRA 1360 in San Diego to talk about Gronkowski and Kelce. For Ninkovich, however, it isn＊t much of a debate about who is the better tight end between the two: ※I would take Gronk,§ the two-time world champion told hosts Nick Hardwick and Judson Richards. ※I＊ve played against Kelce Jacob Bailey NFL Jersey , and I＊ve thrown him around like he＊s a little doll.§Ninkovich continued criticizing Kelce＊s abilities as a blocker: ※The guy doesn＊t want to block. When you＊re a tight end and you don＊t want to block, you＊re not really a tight end.§ But despite the alleged deficiencies when it comes to blocking 每 and those allegations have some merit 每, Kelce has been a productive player. Last regular season alone, he caught 83 passes for 1,038 and eight touchdowns.Catching passes is only one part of a tight end＊s profile, though Jacob Bailey NFL Draft , as Ninkovich pointed out during his radio appearance. ※I would take Rob based on the fact that he can block,§ the ex-linebacker said. ※You see him running wham blocks, and you see him running all the different types of route combinations, plus motioning in to crack people. He＊s willing and able to do a lot of things that a true tight end does well, and he does it exceptionally well.§Ninkovich continued by calling Gronkowski the best tight end to ever play the game 每 and his blocking abilities were a big reason for the defender feeling this way. Kelce, meanwhile Jacob Bailey Buffalo Bills Jersey , was labeled differently. ※Kelce is just a bigger receiver. That guy doesn＊t want to block,§ Ninkovich said before adding that despite not playing in over a year, he still felt as if he could easily beat the Chiefs＊ tight end in a run block situation right now.But no matter Kelce＊s blocking abilities or the name of his position, one thing still remains unchanged: he is a dangerous player in the passing game, and one Kansas City knows how to use. The Patriots defense will need to find a way to slow him down on Sunday 每 no matter if he is treated as a tight end or a wide receiver. The Patriots signed quarterback Cody Kessler on Wednesday and there were some extra snaps for him to take at practice later in the day.Tom Brady was a limited participant because of the calf issue that also limited him in practice on Wednesday and Thursday last week. Brady returned to full practice on Friday and showed no signs of trouble during last Sunday＊s 30-14 win over the Jets.During a post-practice press conference, Brady didn＊t sound like there was any concern that things will play out differently this week.※Football is a contact sport Color Rush Jacob Bailey Jersey ,§ Brady said, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. ※I wouldn＊t say I＊m a spring chicken anymore. I＊m trying to just feel as great as I can and we＊ll see how it goes tomorrow. But I feel pretty good.§While no Patriots missed practice on Wednesday, Brady had plenty of company in the limited group. Defensive end Michael Bennett (shoulder), running back Rex Burkhead (foot), safety Nate Ebner (groin), wide receiver Julian Edelman (chest) Youth Jacob Bailey Jersey , linebacker Dont'a Hightower (shoulder), tight end Ryan Izzo (calf), tight end Matt LaCosse (ankle), tackle Marshall Newhouse (illness), and guard Joe Thuney (shoulder) were in the same boat.
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