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Defensive snapshot via playing time – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Defensive snapshot via playing time – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Great must-read stuff in here. My favorite nuggets below:

Jones is a leading candidate for defensive rookie of the year honors at this point, according to ESPN.com NFL scout Matt Williamson. … Ninkovich has played mostly end, but moved to linebacker for a short stretch when rookie Dont’a Hightower was out with a hamstring injury. … Nice rebound season from Cunningham, the 2010 second-round pick who has found his niche as an interior rusher in sub packages and backup end.

Spikes’ rise is particularly notable, as he’s strung together games without interruption from injury and/or suspension. He played 40.1 percent of the snaps last season, usually coming off in sub packages. But this year he’s staying on the field in the nickel, as evidenced by his higher total (77.3 percent).

Moore, the team’s primary nickelback since Week 2, was available for any team to claim and no one did. That speaks to how his upside is viewed around the NFL. 

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Vince Wilfork (437 of 542 snaps) – 80.6 percent

Wilfork is down a tick, from 86.8 percent last season, as the Patriots are finding spots to rest their captain and one of their best defenders.

New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

This is a positive that they’re headed in the right direction, but I’d knock it down even a little farther if it was up to me.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-wilfork-2/

ESPN Boston prognosticates the New England Patriots’ second half – ESPN Boston

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ESPN Boston prognosticates the New England Patriots’ second half – ESPN Boston

Will it be as simple as plugging Talib in and expecting improved results? No, the group still has to execute. But schematically, the Patriots can alter their approach on defense with a capable cover corner who can take away an opponent’s top target. That should open the door for more pressure packages from the front seven. This secondary doesn’t have to be elite, and it won’t prevent the team from making a run at the Super Bowl.

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When the Patriots were splitting snaps between Welker and Julian Edelman in the first two games of the season, one wondered if perhaps Welker’s importance to the offense would be lessened. If anything, it’s gone in the other direction. With Edelman missing time because of a hand injury, Welker didn’t have to split reps and has shown he is still the go-to guy in the got-to-have-it situations – and all situations for that matter.

ESPN Boston prognosticates the New England Patriots’ second half – ESPN Boston

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The Best of PatsPropaganda This Week

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It’s a slightly-less-than-exciting Saturday without the Pats in action tomorrow, but here’s all the best Pats reads from the past week.

PatsPropaganda/Mike D’s Analysis

Are the Patriots going “all in” acquiring Aqib Talib?

Counting Down the Top 5 Patriots 4th Round Draft Picks | Bleacher Report

5 Points of Emphasis for Patriots vs. the Bye Week

Where Are the New England Patriots Struggling Most on Defense?

All new PatsPropaganda & Frenz Podcast! 11am EST Halloween Patriots Bye Week Spooktacular!

Notes on PFF’s Patriots grades: Week 8 Rams

Breaking Down Biggest Differences Between 2011 and 2012 New England Patriots | Bleacher Report

Trying to remain calm after an impressive Patriots victory

Local/National Pats Coverage

Patriots defense improved with more exotic pressure packages – Patriots – Boston.com

New England Patriots smart to gamble on cornerback Aqib Talib – ESPN Boston

Scar: Center decision as tough as any – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Tom Brady: Bye week a great time to self-evaluate – Patriots – Boston.com

Lethal Patriots show zig, zag instead – BostonHerald.com

Patriots Pass Rush Behind Last Season’s Pace Despite Adding Chandler Jones, Dont’a Hightower – New England Patriots – NESN.com

Feasting when it comes to the spread – Patriots – Boston.com

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Looking ahead, Williamson sees two things to monitor with Jones – tapping his versatility and the potential of opponents devoting more resources to slow him down. “We’ll see him do more as Bill Belichick gains more comfort level with him – standing up as a 3-4 outside linebacker or even bumping inside as a 3-4 defensive end at times,” Williamson said. “He’s really a 4-3 end now, and clearly the best one on the team, and clearly the best defensive rookie in the league.

New England Patriots rookie Chandler Jones making an impact – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-chandler-jones-2/