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New England Patriots: 3 players affected by Josh Gordon reinstatement

By Sam Minton

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots walks on the field during warmups for the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on October 29, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots walks on the field during warmups for the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on October 29, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. Julian Edelman

For the near future, it looks like Julian Edelman will be Tom Brady’s No.1 target. That is both a daunting and exciting task.

Now Edelman has proven he is a capable wide receiver, but the Patriots have always had Rob Gronkowski as a failsafe. This looked to be the first season where Edelman would have to take the brunt of the responsibility.

The Josh Gordon news takes some of the pressure off of Edelman. Now if he has a bad game he won’t be the reason the Patriots lost. Josh Gordon and other receivers can pick up the slack.

Also, this should help Edelman get open in coverage. Opposing defenses could have keyed in on Edelman. Now they will have to keep an eye on Gordon and Edelman.

In 2019 I think we will see Julian Edelman have another great season and help lead the New England Patriots to possibly another championship.

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