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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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Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) gets away from Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) gets away from Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Inside The Iggles:

What are the strengths of each one of these guys? Have we missed any of the weaknesses? What needs to be discussed about both that isn’t being discussed?

Ziegler:

For Blount, his strength is definitely running the football in the red zone. Scoring 18 rushing touchdowns was certainly impressive, however, he didn’t run the ball well most of the time, which was evidenced by his poor yards per carry average. Also, he was a non-factor in the passing game.

Long doesn’t have as many glaring weaknesses as Blount. He performed well against both the run and the pass last season. However, he is certainly a better pass-rusher than he is a run defender. At over 30-years-old, Long will be limited if asked to play too much.

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