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Clean slate for Nate Solder | Boston Herald

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Clean slate for Nate Solder | Boston Herald

Great stuff on Solder, who has quickly developed into one of the most imposing left tackles in the game.

Solder has been picture perfect at his most important duty: pass protection. Brady has dropped back 166 times this season, making 158 pass attempts, and Solder hasn’t allowed as much as a single clean hit on his quarterback. He has been tagged for two hurries, was flagged for a holding penalty that was declined, whiffed on a cut block and appeared to miss one assignment that didn’t hurt the Pats in the opener against the Bills, but those are five minor hiccups. It is no fluke, either. Solder’s solid technique is behind his rapid development. Solder’s greatest asset has always been his footwork, but he has worked feverishly over the last two offseasons to build up his strength. That’s been evident time and again this season, including one tell-tale play against the Bills when he neutralized defensive end Mario Williams, who looked like he was running on a treadmill trying to push through Solder.

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I was also a fan of Bill Belichick’s decision to go for it on fourth-and-1 to try to seal the game on New England’s final meaningful possession, the one that ended with Tom Brady fumbling a fourth-and-1 snap for the second time this season and losing the ball. I’ve covered Brady’s success on these plays in the past, and while he’s not 100 percent, he’s about as close as an NFL player can be in short yardage. You don’t want to risk him on every short-yardage conversion, but sealing a game seems like a good time to pull that off. And just like with the Falcons, poor execution doesn’t negate a proper decision. Belichick’s playing to the historical strength of his team (offense) and avoiding its recent weakness (defense) while doing the same thing in terms of what Atlanta is and isn’t good at. You give Atlanta better field position by not punting, but the reward of possibly ending the game is very obviously worth the risk.

Thank You for Not Coaching! Week 4 – The Triangle Blog – Grantland

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-was-also-a-fan-of-bill-belichicks-decision-to/

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We’re not the only ones with awesome new Pats tees!

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Julian Edelman has been beyond huge for the Pats this year.  Why, EDELMANIA has been running wild this season.  

And now it can run wild all over YOU!  See what we did there?

Shirt available HERE.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/were-not-the-only-ones-with-awesome-new-pats/

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While Manning has been dazzling, Tom Brady getting this New England Patriots team to 4-0 is nearly as impressive. Brady is throwing to – let’s be kind – a cast of mediocre receivers, most of whom he’s more or less just met. The team’s best running back, Shane Vereen, was lost after Week 1. And yet, Brady has coaxed the Patriots to a perfect start.

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady aren’t human; more NFL lessons – NFL.com

https://www.patspropaganda.com/while-manning-has-been-dazzling-tom-brady-getting/

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Moving forward consists of what it’s always been here — to build a winning football team, be a strong pillar in the community, be a team that our fans will be proud of. That’s what we’re here for.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/moving-forward-consists-of-what-its-always-been-2/

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