Closest thing online is this ‘97 Belichick Jets Defensive Playbook. And here’s the 2004 Pats Offensive Playbook. Most interesting thing to study in that is all the different route combinations. Gives you a sense of why the WR position is a tough one.
New England Patriots-Tampa Bay Buccaneers review: Things become more complex on defense | masslive.com
Good wrap up by Nick Underhill, who is filling the grade void left by Bedard.
The Patriots operated primarily out of their nickel defense (four linemen, two linebackers, five defensive backs) against the Buffalo Bills and Jets. This week, they stayed true to their base 4-3 defense, likely to keep run-stuffing linebacker Brandon Spikes on the field against Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin. So in a handful of situations where an additional cornerback was needed on the field, the Patriots pulled safety Steve Gregory instead of Spikes, as would typically be the case, leaving Devin McCourty as the lone safety with Alfonzo Dennard, Aqib Talib and Kyle Arrington working at cornerback.
It Is What It Is » Who’s Next: Ten looming contractual questions for Patriots
It Is What It Is » Who’s Next: Ten looming contractual questions for Patriots
Nice round-up here from Chris Price, and it already looks like the Pats will have some tough choices. Talib has been stellar so far and it’s frustrating to imagine the Pats lowballing him and letting him walk just as the defense looks like they’re coming around.
He’ll test the market regardless so there’s nothing the Pats can really do but wait and see how his entire body of work this season shapes up. But right now it’s easy to make the argument that he’s a necessary piece of the puzzle.
Bill Belichick on WEEI – 9/23/2013
Bill Belichick on WEEI – 9/23/2013
In case you missed this one, BB gets a little feisty after being pressed about preparing his team to face an opponent’s best game even if the opponent stinks. I blame Albert Breer for getting BB fired up earlier in the day, pressing injury questions.
Changing Pace: The Reemergence of Patriots Running Back Brandon Bolden | Oliver Thomas – NEPatriotsDraft.com
Good stuff from OT on Bolden. As I’ve said all summer I really like how hard Bolden runs and he also catches the ball pretty well too. He could be a real asset until Shane Vereen returns. Hopefully he’ll continue to get touches and show improvement.
