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So let’s look at Brendon’s argument: The Patriots are “suspect” because they… what? Don’t let defenses get set? Like they owed it to Houston last night on 1st & goal from the 2 to make sure they were good to go before snapping the ball? Is that about it? Like Brady should be required to say “Hey, fellas. You look confused. We’re all set, but why don’t you get all lined up and give us a signal when you’re ready? Sound good?” Because being faster, smarter and more practiced than the defense you’re playing is #bitchassness and not mano y mano. Got it. I guess instead of putting him down for sounding like a moron, I should give him credit for holding out a good hour before he brought up those old chestnuts SpyGate and 18-1. That’s probably his personal best. But I guess when you’re a 10 year veteran with 153 career tackles (16 in 2012) and 4.5 sacks, you’ve earned the right to pop off. You can’t spell Ayanbadejo without “bad.”

Bulletin Board Fodder Starts Early: Obscure Ravens LB Thinks Patriots Hurry Up is Unmanly. Or Something. | Barstool Sports: Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/so-lets-look-at-brendons-argument-the-patriots/

Rob Ninkovich of Patriots shows great timing again – Patriots – Boston.com

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Rob Ninkovich of Patriots shows great timing again – Patriots – Boston.com

Great breakdown of Ninkovich’s clutch interception that really slammed the door on the Texans. Another thing that played into the Patriots hands was how the Texans had been picking on Tavon Wilson with Casey. Made it even more likely they’d dump it off there even if Wilson was in coverage.

The Patriots, from film study, knew how Schaub would react to a blitz. In every offense, if a certain player rushes, then one or more receivers will break off their routes, otherwise known as a “hot” route. The Patriots knew that Casey was going to be Schaub’s hot route, and were willing to bet that he would rush his throw to Casey. Schaub read blitz, and figured that since Mayo was the only linebacker on the field, that the middle would be wide open to throw to his hot route. What he didn’t see was that Ninkovich, though he started on the line, had replaced Mayo as the middle linebacker in the defense and was in perfect position to pick off the pass.

Video: Rodney Harrison tells new story about Pats-Giants Super Bowl | The Dan Patrick Show

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Video: Rodney Harrison tells new story about Pats-Giants Super Bowl | The Dan Patrick Show

Well that certainly makes me feel gross, but interesting if you can handle rehashing it.

To sum up:

On the touchdown play that sealed it for the Giants Dean Pees had an all out blitz called, Rodney noticed Hobbs on Burress and tried to get Junior Seau to check to cover 2 to give Hobbs over the top help, but Junior said no and wanted to run the blitz. Ugh….

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https://www.patspropaganda.com/14105/

Chat: Chat with Tedy Bruschi – SportsNation – ESPN Boston

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Chat: Chat with Tedy Bruschi – SportsNation – ESPN Boston

Great nugget from the Bruschi chat, I noticed this too…

James (NJ (via Boston)) It is amazing to see the focus of Belichick yesterday when Brady throws the dagger TD pass following the Ninkovich INT and he offers absolutely no emotion when looking at the video screen, he didn’t even nod his head! Can you offer some insight into that focus during the week of preparation, how does he balance the hyper focus with keeping the team loose? Last year I felt like I saw a tight team in the AFC championship, and especially the SB.

Tedy (12:27 PM) You’re right, James. I thought the cameras picked up a great shot on Belichick and how his mind works quickly to focus on what’s next. The minute that TD is scored, it’s not about celebrating that TD, it’s about what that TD meant to the game situation, how much time was left on the clock, and what type of situation it will be for the defensive unit. It’s that exact process that he tries to teach his players – not to focus on what has happened in the past, or even what just happened at that moment. The only control you have is thinking about how it changes things that are coming up.

5 takeaways from Patriots-Texans – Extra Points – Boston.com

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5 takeaways from Patriots-Texans – Extra Points – Boston.com

Losing Gronkowski is not a deadly blow. The team went 4-1 in games he missed after breaking his arm against the Colts in Week 11. He came back in Week 17 hesitant to engage defenders, protecting his left arm a little too much for someone cleared to play. But two weeks later, he entered Sunday’s game against the Texans looking like the Gronkowski of old. And then he was taken away, much too soon.