Over the course of the 2011 season, it was noted that defensive lineman Vince Wilfork had a dramatic spike in playing time. In 2010, Wilfork finished the year at a 69.8 percent playing time clip. By the end of 2011, it was 86.8 percent. Not to be overlooked is the increase in Wilfork’s partner along the interior of the team’s defense, second-year man Kyle Love. He actually spiked higher than Wilfork – from 13.7 percent in 2010 to 50.5 percent in 2011.
New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Kyle Love is one guy who cannot be overlooked when discussing the future of the Patriots defense. Along with Brandon Deaderick they should provide some solid depth. The question is how high their ceiling is.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/over-the-course-of-the-2011-season-it-was-noted/
The best photo of the season definitely HAS to be the one where Anderson looks like he’s stomping out Sanchez.
Touche good sir, touche…
Season Ending Patriots Media Thoughts — Boston Sports Media Watch
Season Ending Patriots Media Thoughts — Boston Sports Media Watch
Enjoyable review of all the Boston media, and as someone who listens/reads/watches all these people constantly I have to say I concur with all of Bruce’s commentary.
Last four Giants-Pats games: New York 97, New England 89.
Last five Giants-Pats game: New England 106, New York 103.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/last-four-giants-pats-games-new-york-97-new/
The last few games of the regular season, the Pats had trouble stopping the run. Once Spikes and safety Patrick Chung returned to the lineup, the holes got plugged.
During the postseason, Spikes (27) and Mayo (32) led the team in tackles. Spikes had 11 in the Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
“He has big-play capability. He’s a physical player. He’s strong. He’s around the ball a lot,” McGinest said. “If he can just pick up and understand everything, which would allow him to play faster and not think, sometimes I see him thinking a lot out there, or trying to figure it out. If he could just react and play fast, he’s going to be good.”
Spikes, of course, wears No. 55, the same number three-time Super Bowl winner McGinest wore during his dozen seasons with the Patriots. All kidding aside, McGinest said we should know the true direction of Spikes in the coming year.
“He should be full steam ahead coming into next year. That will tell it all. This next season,” McGinest said. “He should make a lot of big plays for them. He should be one of the leaders as far as making plays on that defense along with Mayo.”
Best Patriots Photo of the year? Definitely one of my favorites…
