New England Patriots Crawl into Playoffs with Injuries and Defensive Struggles

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Published: January 6, 2010

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... playoffs. 

With the return of Tom Brady and the addition of Fred Taylor and Shawn Springs, only 10 notches in the win column seems a little disappointing.

Last season, a Matt Cassel-led offense was able to put up 11 with no playoffs. 

Brady is banged up, and Wes Welker is gone. Time for Julian Edelman to step up and become the story of the playoffs. Brady's offense loves a good slot receiver, and Edelman will have his opportunity to step up.

The question isn't if he will be given the opportunity; rather, can Edelman answer the call? The former Kent State QB probably never imagined his rookie year taking a turn like this. He has the moves, the athleticism, and the fire (look at the block he laid on Bills defensive back George Wilson) of Wes Welker. 

Will he put up Welker-like numbers? No. Is he expected to? No.

Edelman will give the Patriots another slot receiver who can gain yards after the catch. His days as a scrambling QB at Kent Sta...

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