Highlights of some of the best plays from 2013!
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Top 6 Plays the Brady/Belichick Pats would like to have back. 1. Tyree Helmet catch (vs. Giants SB42). 2. Welker drop (vs. Giants SB46) 3. Screen play where OPI called against Troy Brown before halftime (vs. Colts 2006 AFCC) 4. Ridley fumble (vs. Ravens 2012 AFCC) 5. Brady interception to Champ Bailey (vs. Denver 2005 Divisional) 6. Fake punt (vs. Jets 2010 AFC Divisional). How many more rings would the Pats have if these outcomes are a little different?
Nice list (and please keep questions/comments like this coming!!). Some commentary on each of these..
1. No question. Felt like the magic that the Pats had in their SB-winning years suddenly was with the Giants.
2. Big play, but this was 2nd-and-11. No question a touchdown there puts the game away, but if they’re held to a FG they still lose.
3. Can’t recall this play!! The one that sticks out to me is the Reche Caldwell drop. That was 3rd-and-7 from the Indy 10 with about 8 mins left in the 4th. Pats settle for a FG and a 31-28 lead. A touchdown would’ve really put the heat on Manning, but with our defense gassed, a victory still wouldn’t have been assured.
4. The Ridley fumble essentially put the game up for the Ravens’ taking, but even if he had hung on to it I’m not sure the Pats had it in them to win that game. I’ve never seen them thoroughly dominated like they were in the second half of that game.
5. Should’ve been a touchback, Patriots ball on the 20. Watson’s effort was insane on that play. Still waiting for end zone cameras…
6. I’d actually say Alge Crumpler’s dropped touchdown was pretty bad as well. The fake punt in the second quarter essentially made it 14-3 instead of 7-3 at the half. Or, if Crumpler catches it, we’re all tied at 7. Say what you will about Mark Sanchez but he was lights out in this game. Cotchery’s 58 yard catch-and-run at the start of the 4th quarter to set up a touchdown that gave the Jets a 21-11 lead was the last major dagger.
And if we’re going to throw this year’s AFC Championship into the mix I think the play that stands out was Brady missing Edelman deep in what could’ve been a first-half touchdown. That really could’ve changed the complexion of that game, though the Pats defense was essentially powerless to stop Manning without Talib.
From the Hart: 10 mild takes from Patriots spring practice
From the Hart: 10 mild takes from Patriots spring practice
Really good summary from Andy Hart, hitting on all the major points we’ve been tracking through OTAs. The versatility of the defensive fronts is what stands out and excites me the most. If I am an opposing offense there’s going to be a lot to worry about. Your offensive line will have to prepare for two-gappers and one-gappers and things could change up from down to down. That’s a lot to think about.
The only point not mentioned I believe is the lack of depth at defensive end. Generally I think pass rush from the end spot is somewhat overrated, but I do think Michael Buchanan is really a player they need to take a big step forward.
New England Patriots Mailbag: Covering every topic – ESPN Boston
New England Patriots Mailbag: Covering every topic – ESPN Boston
Nice tidbit in here that Stork got some work at left guard as well as center. I know that he had quite a few penalty laps for bad snaps, but I’m excited to see how Stork develops this preseason. Between him and Easley, they are two draft picks who bring exactly what I think the Pats need. Just a question of how fast they can develop.
Patriots Film Review: Receivers Aaron Dobson, Kenbrell Thompkins Vie For Starting Spots | New England Patriots | NESN.com
Nice read from Doug Kyed on the receivers battling for a starting spot. As I’ve written before, Dobson has some catching up to do, but as Kyed points out, he has the best size/speed combination on the roster and that has to count for something.
One other thing about Thompkins that I think is a good strength is his ability to beat press off the line. Most often that is something rookies struggle with, but Thompkins has some slipperiness to his game that should give him an edge.
For Develin, the key to the 2014 season with the Patriots just might depend on his hands. The fullback was seen working with the tight ends throughout organized team activities and minicamp.
The most telling part, however, came during the 11-on-11 drills, in which Develin’s ability to catch the ball was highlighted multiple times. And the passes being thrown to him weren’t during the second- or third-team drills, but when Tom Brady was on the field.
Good read as we enter the dead period and I’m left scrounging for Patriots stuff to link to and write about.
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