Travis Kelce is “just a bigger receiver” that “doesn’t want to block” The upcoming game between the New England Patriots and the 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 – but there is little doubt about who is number one
Youth James White Jersey , 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, 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 – and those allegations have some merit –, 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
www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com , though, 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 – and his blocking abilities were a big reason for the defender feeling this way. Kelce, meanwhile, 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
New England Patriots T-Shirt , and one Kansas City knows how to use. The Patriots defense will need to find a way to slow him down on Sunday – no matter if he is treated as a tight end or a wide receiver.New England Patriots 2018 roster breakdown: #76 OT Isaiah Wynn The New England Patriots currently have 89 players on their active roster. However, only 53 of them will be able to survive the cutdowns on September 1 and ultimately make the team. Over the course of the offseason, we take a look at the players fighting for those spots to find out who has the best chances of helping the Patriots recapture the Vince Lombardi Trophy.Today, the series continues with one of New England’s two first-round rookies.Name: Isaiah WynnPosition: Offensive tackle / GuardJersey number: 76Opening day age: 21Experience: RookieSize: 6’2, 310 lbs.2017 review: Despite successfully serving as Georgia’s starting left guard in 2016, the team decided to move Isaiah Wynn to left tackle prior to the 2017 season. And just like he did on the interior, he also dominated on the outside: starting all 15 games, Wynn was named first team All-SEC and second team All-American after allowing just five quarterback pressures and no sacks and also being one of the best run blockers in all of college football.The senior lineman, who served as a permanent team captain, dominated against some of the best teams in the nation and was a key member of the Bulldogs’ usually productive offense. Wynn was able to do that by playing with excellent, pro ready technique in both run blocking and pass protection. Despite his height-deficiencies
New England Patriots Hats , he was therefore able to consistently win at the point of attack and move defenders out of the way.Wynn, an impressive player in space with outstanding moving abilities, was a standout despite playing through a shoulder injury. After undergoing surgery following the season, he was forced to essentially sit out the scouting combine. Nevertheless, he still entered draft season as a projected first-round selection – which is exactly what he became when the Patriots chose him with the 23rd overall pick.2018 preview: Wynn’s rookie campaign was off to a good start: after he was forced to sit out OTAs, he saw plenty of reps in training camp and eventually became a realistic candidate to start the year as the number three offensive tackle. Competing primarily against LaAdrian Waddle for the top backup spot at right tackle, Wynn rotated in and out of the lineup during practice and later his lone preseason performance.However, the 21-year old played only nine snaps in the game before it came to a bitter end – as did his first season in the NFL: Wynn tore his Achilles tendon late in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles and will likely be placed on the season-ending injured reserve list soon. He will therefore spend the 2018 season rehabbing and trying to get ready for next year; a year in which he might play a considerable role along the offensive line.
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