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I was wondering if you could go a little more in depth about belichick stopping what opponents do best. Do you think he goes by players or situations. Why does when he go against a team he limits what he wants (to a degree) work compared to other teams.

February 12, 2014 by Mike Dussault

I think it’s both players and situations. For example, I think he asks his defensive ends to be far more conservative against mobile QBs than most teams are. BB seems far more willing to challenge a quarterback to beat him with his arm than most coaches do. The result that we’ve often seen is that the quarterback will torch the Pats defense, but throw one or two interceptions and that will decide the game.

I think football is the kind of game that whenever you can simplify it for the players, they’re far better prepared to succeed. It also helps that BB knows football as well or better than anyone, and has a legendary ability to identify the critical characteristics of the opposition. 

Forgive me for a Star Wars reference, but it’s just like Luke hitting that small exhaust pipe that started a chain reaction to destroy the Death Star. BB finds those exhaust pipes and makes sure his players know exactly how to hit them.

Whether it’s a favorite play on third down, a favorite receiver, and preferred coverage matchup, it’s all about not letting the opposition do what they want to do and force them to beat you with something else.

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