How Will the Patriots Defend Broncos’ Julius Thomas?

January 18, 2014   ·   Chris Trapasso   ·   Jump to comments

As if covering Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker and Wes Welker won't be difficult enough for the New England Patriots secondary in the AFC Championship Game, they'll have to deal with 6'5'', 250-pound tight end Julius Thomas, who might be the biggest matchup nightmare in the Denver Broncos receiving corps.
The former Portland State basketball player who was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 draft had only one NFL reception before the 2013 campaign.
But fully healthy this year, he erupted with 65 catches, 788 yards and 13 touchdowns in the highest-scoring offense in league history.
In the AFC Championships Game, he'll be up against the Patriots secondary—a respectable group that allowed the 15th-fewest passing yards per drive during the regular season, according to Football Outsiders. 
But who will cover him? 
Usually a defense's most fluid linebacker or most physically imposing safety will be given the responsibility of locking onto the oppo...

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