On the topic of why Vince Wilfork didn’t play, Belichick said, “We just didn’t put him in. That’s why.” Because? “Because there were other players who played.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/on-the-topic-of-why-vince-wilfork-didnt-play/
Last week saw a menacing effort from defensive end Chandler Jones. This week it was Rob Ninkovich’s turn. Jones’ running mate never seemed to stop moving Thursday night, and his relentless effort allowed him to finish with two run stuffs, three quarterback pressures and an assist on a Dont’a Hightower run stuff that was created after Ninkovich tripped Reggie Bush in the backfield.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/last-week-saw-a-menacing-effort-from-defensive-end/
Bill Belichick dishes on differences between ’12’ and ’21’ personnel packages | Boston Herald
Bill Belichick dishes on differences between ’12’ and ’21’ personnel packages | Boston Herald
Love when BB decides to dive head-first into a football question.
Veteran defensive tackle Tommy Kelly is a powerful presence at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, and plays with what Bill Belichick described as “long levers.” On a “sudden change” situation, in which the Patriots’ defense had to stem the momentum after Brandon Bolden lost a fumble at the New England 19 with 3:21 remaining, Kelly simply powered his way through rookie right guard Larry Warford. Too powerful – the veteran schooling the youngster on how it’s done. With Kelly on the interior, the Patriots have the potential to get more interior penetration in 2013. He looks like a decisive upgrade over last year’s co-starters Brandon Deaderick and Kyle Love.
Picked-up pieces from 1st-quarter review – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Yup, this has got me hot and bothered…
https://www.patspropaganda.com/veteran-defensive-tackle-tommy-kelly-is-a-powerful/
Not a bad first half for the first-team defense, especially when you consider how many bad situations they were put in via “quick change”.
The second half with the second-team defense is another story. Just about as brutal as it can get.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/not-a-bad-first-half-for-the-first-team-defense/
The biggest personnel notes on defense were with starting defensive tackle Vince Wilfork being held out of the game, which gave the coaching staff an extended look at rookie free-agent Joe Vellano. Also, starting linebacker Jerod Mayo only played in the dime package, so rookie Jamie Collins started alongside Brandon Spikes and Dont’a Hightower and Dane Fletcher also came on for two series in the base defense.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-biggest-personnel-notes-on-defense-were-with/