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Archives for December 2012

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The Patriots have forced 27 fumbles this season, which not only leads the league but is already the third-most in the 19 seasons that they’ve tracked the stat. Only the 2010 Giants (30) and the 1999 Eagles (28) had more forced fumbles. And there are still three games to go.

It Is What It Is » Nuggetpalooza: Patriots vs. 49ers statistical preview!

https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-patriots-have-forced-27-fumbles-this-season/

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There is a book of tricks, a book of calls, that an inside linebacker can use in that system,” Bruschi explained on the weekly ESPNBoston.com podcast. “Jerod knows all those calls and he’s starting to use his arsenal of calls, and utilize other players, other pieces on his chessboard, to put them in position so he can make plays.” On offense, Brady is a master chess player. Mayo is coming into his own as well. “It’s kind of like a quarterback: The linebacker has to make multiple, multiple decisions on every play,” coach Bill Belichick said. “So many different things happen in a split second during the course of the play, just like it is for a quarterback.

Jerod Mayo is spicing up New England Patriots defense by taking his play to another level – ESPN Boston

Great read on Mayo that echoes a lot of that I wrote about earlier this week. It’s clear, people are taking notice of Jerod Mayo this year.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/there-is-a-book-of-tricks-a-book-of-calls-that/

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In describing the 49ers on Wednesday, Bill Belichick begin his assessment like this: “They’re a very physical football team.” Indeed, this might be the most physical team in football, and the Patriots must match that physicality. The 49ers’ offensive line is full of strong-bodied players, and they love to set the tempo in the running game. The 49ers have made strong offenses look vulnerable with their physicality, and the Patriots must be ready to handle that style of play and equalize it.

New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/in-describing-the-49ers-on-wednesday-bill/

The Best of PatsPropaganda This Week

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It’s Saturday, and the Patriots have their last big regular season test of the 2012 year tomorrow. I don’t know about you guys but I’m savoring these final few weeks of non-life-or-death football. Once we hit January it gets real so let’s enjoy it while it lasts.

As always here’s the best from the week:

PatsPropaganda Analysis

49ers vs. Patriots: 10 Keys to the Game for New England

Patriots Defense Finally Showing Signs of Dominance

PatsPropaganda & Frenz Podcast: 12/12 Texans wrap with Matt Chatham

Breaking Down Jerod Mayo’s All-Pro Caliber Season in Patriots Defense

Patriots Show Stout Defense in Dominating Win over Texans

Local/National Analysis:

Bruschi’s Breakdown: Patriots will go after Kaepernick’s experience – ESPN Boston

One scout’s breakdown of Patriots-Niners: Look for San Francisco to slow it down – WEEI | Christopher Price

Tom Brady the difference between Patriots being contenders and pretenders – Patriots – Boston.com

New England Patriots Defense Coming Full Circle in Time for Playoffs | Erik Frenz

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