The play of the quarter was a strip sack by top draft choice Chandler Jones, who turned the corner on Titans left tackle Michael Roos. The loose football was scooped by fellow first-round pick Dont’a Hightower, who returned it for a score. Not to be overlooked, second-round pick Tavon Wilson forced the first turnover of the season for the Patriots, with an interception of Jake Locker in the end zone. Wilson made the play off of a tip by cornerback Kyle Arrington, a classic example of executing the “tip-drill.” Impressive early returns from the Patriots’ rookies.
Jones strip sack, Hightower fumble recov six. Not a bad start to their careers.
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The line had its issues in the preseason, but now the team will be scheming protections and how/when to give certain guys help. I expect the line play to be better with or without Brian Waters.
BostonHerald.com » Report: Logan Mankins played all of 2011 with torn ACL
BostonHerald.com » Report: Logan Mankins played all of 2011 with torn ACL
Wow. Now if he can just avoid the “down year after an acl” syndrome…
Quick-hit thoughts around NFL, Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Quick-hit thoughts around NFL, Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
One line of thinking is that Bill Belichick will throw the kitchen sink at second-year Titans quarterback Jake Locker, who is making his first career start. I wouldn’t be surprised if the message to players is the opposite and that the plan is actually more straightforward because of concern in overloading a young defense. This might be a bit harsh, but that line of thinking seems to be based more on reputation than recent results. When was the last time we saw a successful “throw the kitchen sink at a young quarterback” plan from Belichick that made anyone say “Wow”?