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New England Patriots: 5 things to watch for in 2018 season finale

By Sam Minton

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 23: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots is tackled during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 23: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots is tackled during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 23: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

4. Smart decision making

This season has also been an interesting one for New England’s coaching staff. There have been some decisions made that really cause you to scratch your head.

The decision that is the freshest in our minds occurred in Miami where on that crazy final play Rob Gronkowski was on the field. There was no reason to have the tight end on defense. It wasn’t a jump ball scenario.

New England is known for outsmarting teams, but this season they have beaten themselves at times.

The Patriots need to do what they do best. They need to trust their fast receivers to get open and do most of the work. The only guy Tom Brady should be throwing deep to is Rob Gronkowski.

Also, can we stop with the James White dives on 3rd and 1? Give the ball to Sony Michel or even James Develin.

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The Patriots just need to play smart football and not play themselves out of games due to mistakes.

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