Tyquan Thornton has brought extra spice to the Patriots' offense. jfmckessy breaks down Thornton's 2-TD performance and how he's changed the complexion of the New England offense. GoPats | ForeverNE
—had put together a few solid games from a yardage standpoint, but the total offensive scoring production wasn’t there. As a result, they opened the season 1-3.
The second-round rookie receiver finally made his debut last week after missing time on the injured reserve with a broken collarbone. Right away, the Patriots’ offensive coaches showed off some different ways to fit Thornton into the offense to spice things up. He was on the field for over 40 percent of snaps against the Lions in Week 5 and lined up in multiple positions.
It was in Thornton’s second game—against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday—that he really showed everyone what he could bring to an NFL offense. The Patriots tried to get Thornton involved early and often, especially after fellow receiverwent down with a toe injury. Not only did Thornton see five targets as a receiver, but he also got three carries as a rusher, providing a taste of the dual-threat ability he can add to that offense.
A big reason New England drafted Thornton in the first place was because of his blazing speed. He ran a 4.28 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis after using that speed throughout his college career to create separation from defenders as a mismatch all over the field. When utilized correctly, Thornton can give opposing defenses fits. It wasn’t surprising to see him using that speed to his advantage at the NFL level once he got back on the field.
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