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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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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Should Philly fans be excited or should they prepare for disappointment? What should be the realistic expectation for both during the 2017 season?

Ziegler:

These moves shouldn’t bring a ton of excitement, as neither will likely play at a Pro Bowl level, however, adding veterans to a young team could certainly help the franchise begin to compete. If used properly, Blount should be able to total double-digit rushing touchdowns. For Long, he can still get after the quarterback pretty well. Anywhere from three to six sacks should be a realistic number for him.

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Nick Ziegler is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. He is currently the editor LakeShowLife.com and Musket Fire.com on the FanSided network.

 
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