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There isn’t simply a “secondary issue,” as was yesterday’s popular narrative. It’s an issue of a team not executing a plan and playing complementary defense at all levels.
Dig deep for answers – BostonHerald.com
Great breakdown from Matt Chatham showing just how much more is going on than simply “not getting their heads around”.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-defense-secondary-2/
The new red DYJ shirts are in and they’re spectacular! All sizes, men and womens, get one while supplies last!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-new-red-dyj-shirts-are-in-and-theyre/
New England Patriots’ secondary becomes primary concern – ESPN Boston
The cornerbacks have shown they can do the job. But isolated performances of success aren’t enough. The unit needs a consistent, coherent effort from more than one player throughout the course of a game. The safeties must show they can do enough to piece the group together. That starts by limiting big plays. The deficiencies are what they are, but big plays are avoidable with discipline. The Patriots do not have a game-changer in the secondary; they don’t even have a bona fide playmaker. They do have a stout run defense in front of them that can make an opposing offense one-dimensional and a potent offense on their own side that can score points and play catch-up as well as anyone. The Patriots’ secondary doesn’t have to be elite; it just has to be good enough. Through six games, it hasn’t been.
The “Bend Don’t Break” has given way to the “Feast or Famine”.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-bend-dont-break-has-given-way-to-the-feast/
New Red Do Your Job tees are in!! Order one over in the right hand column!!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patspropaganda-do-your-job-tees/
Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard, who had Edwards in coverage, was flagged for pass interference on the play, a shaky call from this estimation. Dennard pretty much did all that you could ask of him: he ran stride from stride with Edwards, did not contact him at the point of catch, and turned back to attempt to make a play on the ball. If interference occurred on the play, it was actually from Edwards, who appeared to push Dennard, opening up a window to make the catch. That’s how the game goes, however, and certainly that call didn’t determine the outcome. If anything, it was a positive sign from Dennard, who employed strong technique to hold his own in a mismatch of size against Edwards.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/cornerback-alfonzo-dennard-who-had-edwards-in/