Scouts Chatter: Pats' TEs vs. Giants' D
Hernandez-Gronkowski duo poses problems, but Giants well-equipped to solve them
Originally Published: January 31, 2012
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Today, Gary Horton and Matt Williamson examine New England's tight ends -- how they attack a defense and how to go about containing them.
Duo's versatility gives Pats options
The duo of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez is the most versatile and productive in the NFL and it is a matchup nightmare for this Giants defense. The two can move anywhere around the formation with motion or alignment, and because they are on the field at the same time, figuring out how to defend them is a real challenge.To continue reading this article you must be an Insider
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