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How Does Jamie Collins Fit into the Patriots Defense in 2013? | Bleacher Report
Good read from Frenz breaking down Collins. Very interested to watch him tomorrow night, especially in coverage. I think the Pats aren’t tipping their hand in all the ways they can use him, but if he can make strides and help deal with tight ends, he’ll be worth his weight in gold.
As Patriot Nation breathes a collective sigh of relief…
Tom Brady is at practice with a brace on. #patriots pic.twitter.com/yFFE9PPfAL
— Zuri Berry (@zuriberry) August 15, 2013
The most impressive facet of the Patriots’ 31-22 victory over the Eagles was the play of New England’s offensive line. Outside of third-stringer Will Svitek having to start at right guard, the unit was sensational in both phases of the game. The running holes were huge, and Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett had clear passing lanes. This is the first time in a few years the Patriots have stability on the offensive line, and the unit should be one of the league’s best. Nate Solder, Logan Mankins, underrated Ryan Wendell and Sebastian Vollmer are healthy and playing at a high level.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-most-impressive-facet-of-the-patriots-31-22/
We’ve touched on the athleticism of linebacker Jamie Collins, the Patriots’ top draft pick, and we got a good look at a different element of his game on Wednesday – power. In 7-on-7 passing drills in the red zone, Collins was called upon to cover tight end Tom Crabtree and his powerful jam knocked Crabtree off his route, effectively disrupting the timing of the play as the pass fell incomplete. The jam not only seemed to impact Crabtree, but also another receiver who was aligned on the left side who was forced to alter his route.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/weve-touched-on-the-athleticism-of-linebacker/
PatsPropaganda & Frenz 8/15 10:30am : Patriots Preseason Regroup
Frenz and I are finally ramping up the podcasts again, we’ll be back on weekly once the season gets going. For now, we regroup on the latest from training camp, and what we’re looking for against the Bucs.
Tommy Kelly: Had a sack of Freeman in 11-on-11 work for a second consecutive day. The Patriots aren’t used to getting a consistent pass-rush from the defensive tackle spot, so Kelly’s emergence has been key. They are razor thin at defensive tackle right now, but with a healthy Kelly and Wilfork anchoring things in the middle, they’re in great shape.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/tommy-kelly-had-a-sack-of-freeman-in-11-on-11/
Not a bad day for the defensive backs. After a down day, Aqib Talib bounced back and fared well against the Buccaneers receivers, and recorded an interception. Logan Ryan and Marquice Cole also had interceptions. Steve Gregory dropped an interception. Ryan could have added another interception in one-on-ones, but he never located the ball until it hit him in the chest.
New England Patriots training camp notes: Brandon Spikes returns to practice | masslive.com
Every report of good pass rush pressure or secondary play is a huge positive.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/not-a-bad-day-for-the-defensive-backs-after-a/