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Mike Dussault

Lombardi: Pats Excerpts from Monday Column

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Here’s what respected NFL.com coumnist Mike Lombardi had to say about the Pats in his Monday column…

In New England, the Patriots faced another tough team in the Baltimore Ravens and the game had a playoff feel. The Patriots are young, but in the last two weeks they had to overcome poor starts, plays and mistakes to win. This was a huge win for the young Patriots, because beating a tough team like the Ravens requires mental and physical toughness something they have worked all off season to achieve.

In one Sunday, Deion Branch caught the same amount of passes that Randy Moss had in four games with the Patriots. But more important than the amount of catches, was the location of those completions that makes the biggest difference. Branch is not in New England to replace Moss, but rather to help run routes that enhance the playbook.

The Patriots’ secondary was extremely physical and these young players are starting to grow up.

5 Patriots Personnel Areas to Watch Follow Up

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Prior to the game against the Ravens we posted five areas we’d be curious to watch when it came to the Patriots personnel area. Following up below…

1. Darius Butler Back?

Nope, they’re still going with Arrington though I thought I saw Butler in there late. I haven’t lost hope with Butler, but clearly he hasn’t turned it around just yet.

2. Brace vs. Deaderick

Deaderick got the nod at LDE, the position where Brace has been playing all season so it’s safe to say that Deaderick has passed him on the depth chart for the time being. The Pats held the Ravens to under 100 yards rushing and that was a huge key in stopping them, so regardless if Deaderick got turned a couple times, as a whole the Pats run D was strong.

3. Meriweather at 34 FS?

With James Sanders out it’s hard to tell if Meriweather is completely out of the dog house. Though after that hit on Heap, which BB looked none too pleased with, he could be back in it.

4. Hernan Expanded Role

As expected Hernandez was a frequent target of Brady. I’m willing to forgive his drops in overtime. He’s the youngest player in the NFL and he just learned how much he needs to stay focused.

5. OLB Snaps?

Jermaine Cunningham and Rob Ninkovich were out there a lot. Can’t wait to see Mike Reiss’ defensive snap totals because it seems like TBC has been reduced to a DPR role. I can’t believe Patriots Nation isn’t doing backflips right now that we found an OLB in the draft who is playing a lot and playing well. Each game I like Nink and Cunn more.

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This picture makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/this-picture-makes-me-feel-warm-and-fuzzy/

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Patriots Schwag Hunt: New Pats T-Shirt

I saw old pal Donte Stallworth wearing the Ravens version of this shirt yesterday and I thought to myself, “I must have one of those”. Then I come to find the long sleeve is $45? WTF is that? Is it made out of baby?

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-schwag-hunt-new-pats-t-shirt-i-saw-old/