We all know how valuable Julian Edelman is to the aerial attack. He leads the Patriots with 14 receptions for 142 yards through the first two games; Jimmy Garoppolo has relied on the veteran wideout’s sure hands and dependable route running. But Edelman is also making contributions when he doesn’t have the ball in his hands.
The great wide receivers are also great blockers. Just look at Larry Fitzgerald, one of the premier wide receivers of this millennium. He made a name for himself as a blocking wide receiver almost as much as he did as a pass catcher.