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What nuances and subtleties are you looking for in the game?


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Two things for me is how soon and often Seattle jumps a route or appear to steal signals.

The the other for now is Bill lining up Gronk way wide or bunch formations to somehow make Seattle adjust. Because normally they just line up and play physical.

I also think the Pats use Revis on the #2 and double from time to time the 1 and play bend but don't break on the run.

Really fascinated if they do something different with the read option.

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How will the Patriots respond if Wilson starts the game by running a bootleg to the right, and then lobs a blind duck to the left side?

Will Tom Brady be able to grip a properly inflated football?

Will Brandon LaFell be able to catch a properly inflated football?

Will Vince Wilfork eat someone during a play?

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I think the new Jurassic Park trailer will be spectacular.  To view the commercials with the downing of a New Belgium or Pisgah Brewing Stout will be the highlight of the day.  I do hope that not only does bradybunch get plastered on his arse many times but bilchit gets so upset that he confesses his sins and asks forgiveness of all his cheating scandals within the NFL.  

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I'm excited to see how Edelman plays vs. that secondary. He and Amendola could potentially give Sherman a bit of trouble because they're so quick. Edelman is also really dangerous in ST.

Interested to see if NE throws a curveball and use TE Wright if Chancellor is locked on Gronk.

Wilfork vs Beast Mode.

Two great coaches.

I'm pretty pumped.

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