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An exclusive Q&A with a Patriots expert: Chris Long and LeGarrette Blount

By Geoffrey Knox

Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) breaks away for a long touchdown in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) breaks away for a long touchdown in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) celebrates during the second half of the New England Patriots 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) celebrates during the second half of the New England Patriots 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Why in your opinion did Long see less playing time as the playoffs went on? How much does he have left? Can he equal the production we saw from him with the Rams?

Ziegler:

It certainly appears that Long’s best days are behind him. With the Rams, he was one of the best defensive ends in the NFL, but we haven’t seen that type of production in years. At 32-years-old, Long can still help, however, he is best-suited to be used in certain situations at this point in his career.

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Is LeGarrette Blount truly one of the better backs in the league or was he a byproduct of Josh McDaniels, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and a great offensive line?

Ziegler:

Blount was able to accumulate some impressive stats last season. He set a franchise record with 18 rushing touchdowns, but he also had a yards per carry average that was below 4.0. I wouldn’t consider Blount to be a great running back by any means, however, he could be a great weapon for the Eagles around the goal line.

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