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Archives for September 29, 2011

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I don’t know who has the best pass defense in the league, but it’s not much better than the worst. All of them are getting torched. I did a game in St. Louis last week, Torrey Smith, a rookie, scored three touchdowns in the first quarter. The lockout and the lack of being on the field has hurt secondaries and pass-defense schemes more than any other area of our game, and quarterbacks are exploiting it. Safeties are not ready. They are breaking down, the communication is not there and the cohesiveness is not there. With the lockout, no OTAs and a short time in minicamp, secondaries are floundering, not matching up to routes, not playing zone well, not playing man well, they can’t sync up with blitzes. It’s the worst I’ve seen.

Soloman Wilcots

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-dont-know-who-has-the-best-pass-defense-in-the/

Bruschi’s Breakdown: Patriots vs. Raiders

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Bruschi’s Breakdown: Patriots vs. Raiders

You won’t find a better game preview anywhere. One really interesting nugget from Mike Reiss:

I’m wondering if we might see the old 3-4 alignment back again, especially after reports surfaced that the Patriots are bringing back veteran defensive lineman Gerard Warren. I could envision a three-man front with Shaun Ellis, Vince Wilfork and Gerard Warren. Then you have Jerod Mayo and Brandon Spikes at inside linebacker, with Jermaine Cunningham and Rob Ninkovich at outside linebacker. Let’s see if they go that route to combat this running game.

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Did Brandon Spikes get a finger on this ball? After reviewing the film the Patriots thought he did, and thus the pass interference call on Sergio in the End Zone should’ve not been called.

You can literally see the difference in inches between winning and losing in the NFL here. If Sergio doesn’t get that penalty, Barrett’s interception stands and the Pats most likely win. Oh well.

Of course the Bills winning this game in week three totally ensures that when the two teams meet again in week seventeen that the Pats won’t be resting starters and the Bills getting their golf clubs ready, right?

https://www.patspropaganda.com/did-brandon-spikes-get-a-finger-on-this-ball/

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Great Brady in the snow vs. Raiders shot.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/great-brady-in-the-snow-vs-raiders-shot/

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I like the Patriots in this game. I would have picked the Raiders had the Patriots beaten the Bills, but here is why I like New England. I view this game as one in which the logo needs to be defended. The Patriots have been called a finesse team. The defense is under media siege. I believe the players are better than they’ve shown and that they will rally around this to beat the Raiders. As long as the OL can protect, I like the Patriots to put up 30-plus points in this game, and I don’t see the Raiders keeping pace.

Mike Reiss summing up my feelings perfectly in his weekly chat.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-like-the-patriots-in-this-game-i-would-have/

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Here’s something I’d prefer not to see Sunday. This guy is a beast and must be contained. If he’s allowed to run it will open up the Raiders offense to attack any and every way.

The Patriots will need huge games from Ninkovich, Ellis and Carter in keeping McFadden from gaining the edge. They must force him inside where hopefully some combination of Wilfork, Haynesworth, and Warren will be waiting for him.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/heres-something-id-prefer-not-to-see-sunday/