"Gonzalez has not appeared in a game with the Patriots this season, with the All-Pro defensive back still sidelined due to a hamstring injury suffered in late July during training camp. But even with Gonzalez's extended absence (and what has been a trend of the 23-year-old corner getting hampered by various ailments on the gridiron), Law believes that New England's current defensive struggles accentuate just how essential Gonzalez is to this franchise moving forward."
"Law believes that New England's current defensive struggles accentuate just how essential Gonzalez is to this franchise moving forward. "We've seen his value, but it's just showing even more when he's not out there on the field," Law said on WEEI on Tuesday. "It's just showing, 'I'm hurt, they can't replace me.' So, he's just adding value, and when he comes back and they improve, guess what? The Brinks truck is going to be backing up.""
Christian Gonzalez has not played this season due to a hamstring injury suffered in late July during training camp. The All-Pro cornerback's extended absence and history of ailments have left New England's secondary struggling and underscored Gonzalez's importance to the team's defense. Through two games the Patriots rank last in passing yards allowed per game at 315.0, despite generating a league-leading 9.0 sacks. Gonzalez, the 17th pick in the 2023 draft, is eligible for a contract extension at season's end after establishing himself as a top coverage corner. His return could be critical to limiting explosive plays and will likely increase his market value.
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