text: Greg M. Cooper/US PresswireRob Gronkowski's forearm troubles originated on an extra point against the Colts 11 months ago.1. With tight end Rob Gronkowski cleared by all doctors to make his 2013 debut today against the Jets, it is topical to revisit the play, and coaching decision, in which Gronkowski was initially injured. Gronkowski, as we remember, was playing the right wing position on the field goal protection team when he broke his left forearm against the Colts last November, which sparked some to ask the question why such a critical player on offense was being exposed to added injury risk in that role on special teams. For those curious if Bill Belichick has changed his approach along those lines, the answer is a decisive no. The Patriots' right wing on the field goal protection unit last Sunday was 2012 first-round draft choice Chandler Jones, one of the team's most critical players on defense.
  Getty Images, AP PhotoTom Brady faces Geno Smith's Jets as the Pats try to win their 13th in a row against AFC East foes.6b. Did you Know, Part II: The Patriots enter today's game against the Jets having won 12 straight games against AFC East opponents. That is the longest active NFL streak against division foes, and the fifth-longest win streak since the 1970 merger. The record is 15 straight, held by the 1972-73 Miami Dolphins.