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Mike Dussault

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Former Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees was burned when he sent pressure on a key play in Super Bowl XLII, as the Giants scored the game-winning touchdown on a Plaxico Burress catch against overmatched and outsized cornerback Ellis Hobbs. On the key fourth-down play in this game, Pees – now the Ravens’ defensive coordinator – sent pressure and it worked. Specific to Pees, the link between those two moments resonated here.

New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/former-patriots-defensive-coordinator-dean-pees/

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Congrats to the Ravens.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/congrats-to-the-ravens/

How Ravens line coach Clarence Brooks beat the Patriots – Sports – The Boston Globe

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How Ravens line coach Clarence Brooks beat the Patriots – Sports – The Boston Globe

Great Pats stuff littered throughout this one, definitely some interesting perspectives on their players from the Ravens side of things. Here’s just a taste…

“When you play them, you have to kind of pick your poison,” Brooks said. “You have to decide: Can we play against them in the run game the way we are? If we bring somebody in the box [to defend the run], they’ve got weapons down the field and they’re going to throw it.” Because of the Patriots’ quick tempo and varying personnel packages, Brooks indicated that the key to beating them is being able to play the pass with five defensive backs, and not having to commit more players to defending the run. The Ravens were able to play all but three plays out of their nickel package (five defensive backs). “They limit you in the way you can get in and out of your personnel packages,” said Brooks. “Once you put a package on the field, you have to be prepared to stay there and play it through. “They just give you a bunch of different problems that you have to kind of handle as you go on. You have to say, ‘OK, we’re going to put this package on the field and we’re going to do the best we can in the run game. Hopefully it will hold up and that will help us in the back end [against the pass].’

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https://www.patspropaganda.com/13678/

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Cunningham was averaging 39 defensive snaps per game before the suspension and was cut down to an average of 18 per game after, while Bolden was averaging 14.4 offensive snaps per game before the suspension and 3.5 after. Maybe there was an element of conditioning in play, but nonetheless, Belichick’s message was clear from this perspective: Cunningham and Bolden let the team down, and they’ll have to earn Belichick’s trust back in 2013.

Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/cunningham-was-averaging-39-defensive-snaps-per/

Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Receiver Brandon Lloyd didn’t miss a game for the Patriots this season despite working his way through a knee injury; he played 84.8 percent of the offensive snaps and finished with 74 receptions for 911 yards and four touchdowns. With that type of production, his standing on the 2013 roster wouldn’t seem to be in question. But as is the case with most everything in the NFL, economics are a factor, too. Here are the key facts with Lloyd: He is due a $3 million bonus at some point in 2013, and has a base salary of $1.9 million. His salary cap charge is scheduled to be $4.5 million. Do the Patriots view Lloyd, his past production, and his future projection to be worth it? I’m interested to find out the answer, which might not come until after June 1, because I’m not sure it’s a slam dunk.