The New England Patriots are ready to make another playoff push. Here are the 3 players we are buying for the 2nd half of the season.
The New England Patriots have to be on top of their game in the 2nd half of this season. They have made things rather difficult for themselves.
The Patriots are still a game behind the Kansas City Chiefs for the top spot in the AFC. A position they seem to need to attain in order to win a Super Bowl.
If New England wants to be succesful they are going to need some great performances from their top players. Some guys will really have to pick up the slack.
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So since we already ate our turkey, let’s go shopping! Here are the 3 players we are buying for the rest of the season.
1. Tom Brady
Tom Brady has had a rather inconsistent season for a guy who prides himself on being consistent.
There have been plenty of games where Brady looks great. He is able to make some amazing throws, especially for a 41-year old quarterback. Also, Brady hasn’t had an amazing group of receivers. It’s pretty impressive that New England is 7-3.
Then at some time, Brady has looked his age. He mas made some awful throws and missed wide open players. You audibly gasp when watching these plays unfold.
When the Patriots return to the field I think we will see an awesome Brady. He will have had time to rest and recuperate after a rough start to the season.
Tom Brady hasn’t failed us yet and I don’t expect him to anytime soon.
2. Julian Edelman
Julian Edelman started the season late for the New England Patriots. Fans had to wait 4 games to see the star wideout.
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So far Edelman has had a decent season. In just 6 games this season he has 40 catches for 426 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Edelman always seems to rack up catches. Tom Brady trusts him so much. Edelman loves going over the middle and isn’t afraid to take a big hit.
I’m expecting a great 2nd half of the season for Edelman. He is in the groove of things and will get plenty of targets.
Edelman will probably have over 100 catches and be a major part of New England’s offense. It’s hard to imagine he will end up like Chris Hogan.
Hopefully by the end of the season, Julian Edelman will be finding the end zone more often and help lead the Patriots on a Super Bowl run.
3. Stephon Gilmore
Stephon Gilmore ended the first half of the Patriots season with an awful performance against the Tennessee Titans. Gilmore got absolutely torched by Marcus Mariota and the Titans offense.
Still, Gilmore had a great first half of the season. The game against the Titans was his only bad game of the season. Gilmore was shutting guys down and was one of the Patriots top players of the season.
If the New England Patriots want to end up with the top spot in the AFC, their defense needs to be top notch. Gilmore and the secondary needs to shut the passing game down.
I think Gilmore will rebound from his awful performance. He has had plenty of time to forget about it.
Also, Gilmore will most likely have a great game in New England’s first game back. The New York Jets without Sam Darnold doesn’t exactly scare me. Maybe Gilmore will secure a pick in the first game after the bye.