Passing Preview Part 2: Gronk - "Let's Get Physical"

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In Part 1 of the passing game preview we illustrated how Denver’s defense pressured Tom Brady in 2013, forcing quick throws, sacks and turnovers. In Part 2 of this series we examine how the Broncos pass coverage harassed Rob Gronkowski and the rest of the New England receiving corps.
 
In the regular-season meeting between these two teams Denver emphasized Cover 1 in the secondary, and used different concepts within this scheme to address Gronkowski depending on his alignment.
 
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