Against the three-receiver package with Charles Clay at tight end, the Patriots played a 4-2-5 nickel with Jamie Collins alongside Dont’a Hightower at linebacker, which added more speed at the linebacker level. The Patriots also used a 4-1-6 dime against that grouping, usually on third down. Against the Dolphins’ more traditional two-receiver package when Clay was in the game as a tight end, the Patriots stayed in a 4-2-5 nickel but had Brandon Spikes alongside Hightower at linebacker for a bit more power in the front six. The only time the Patriots went to their base defense was against the Dolphins’ two-receiver package that didn’t include Clay.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/against-the-three-receiver-package-with-charles/
Gronk on another motorized device due to injury
First there was the hand cart for his high ankle sprain, now he’s gone fully motorized for the ACL. Guessing he’s got to let the MCL heal before they go in and replace his ACL. Good times… ugh…
Here’s Rob Gronkowski shopping in a motorized scooter. The Winter of Gronk has begun: http://t.co/YitjugKb4X pic.twitter.com/rp2LYEJizp
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) December 16, 2013
They are what they are when you watch them. They are a team that will fight any team for all four quarters. They are well coached in situational football. They have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Every game, from here on out, will probably go down to the wire. It will all be based on their performance in the fourth quarter. Can they lose the next two games? Absolutely. Can they win them? They can do that too. But as you’ve seen the last few weeks, it’s coming down to a two-minute situation. That’s how it’s going to be – and either the Patriots make the plays to win, or the other team does.
Chat: Chat with Tedy Bruschi – SportsNation – ESPN Boston
Yup, tell ‘em Tedy.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/they-are-what-they-are-when-you-watch-them-they/
I always like to say you’ve got to continue to kind of progress. I feel like the last three weeks we really haven’t had much progression. We need to get it going.
It Is What It Is » Rob Ninkovich on M&M: ‘We’ve got to come up with a big play’
There’s still some time. Let’s remember that peaking after Thanksgiving is a myth. It’s about peaking in the playoffs. Period.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-always-like-to-say-youve-got-to-continue-to/
I might be out of the business of expecting them to dominate teams, or even play 60 minutes of good football, but I’m not questioning their effort. On the contrary, they don’t stop trying to push your facemask down your throat until the final gun and I admire the hell out of them for it. But as they’re currently constituted, they’re trying to win with a team of undersized white slot receivers, street free agent defensive tackles, tight ends no one ever heard of, guards playing offensive tackle and various out-of-work Samoans
» Knee Jerk Reactions to Week 15: Pats vs Dolphins Barstool Sports: Boston
As always, Jerry nails it here…
https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-might-be-out-of-the-business-of-expecting-them/
Bill Belichick on red zone, key plays on D – ESPN
Bill Belichick on red zone, key plays on D – ESPN
If you want to sum up the loss, these are three good plays to take the blame. It’s clear they missed Gronk in the red zone, as expected. And had it not been for an insane touchdown catch by Hooman, their red zone issues would’ve looked even worse. Red zone and third down will be the areas the Pats must get right in the coming weeks.