Wes Welker’s average depth of target actually jumped up 1.9 yards from 2010-to-2011, but he still saw just over two-thirds of his targets in the zero-to-nine yard range. Interestingly, his catch, yards-per-reception, touchdown, and YAC rates were almost exactly identical in that zone both years. The big jump in his overall yards-per-reception (9.7 to 12.3) can be attributed to two items: (1) his 9.0 YAC/Reception mark in the 10-19 yard range, which was significantly inflated by a 99-yard touchdown and (2) a slight boost in 20-plus yard throws (from two percent to six percent). The 2012 Patriots figure to bring back the deep ball, but with Brandon Lloyd now in the picture, Welker can continue to focus on his short game.
Average Depth of Target – Football Daily Dose – Rotoworld.com
How did I know there was going to be a Patriot in the short depth of target list and not one in the “deep threat” category?
https://www.patspropaganda.com/wes-welkers-average-depth-of-target-actually/
I liked him in 88 better…
Jersey number update: WR Brandon Lloyd switches from 88 to 85.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 27, 2012
New England Patriots Fans Should Embrace the Hate in ’08 | Bleacher Report
New England Patriots Fans Should Embrace the Hate in ’08 | Bleacher Report
Here’s a little flashback to an early Pats article I wrote shortly after I started blogging. I don’t know about you guys but I’m still embracing the hate.
Even as Buffalo continues to improve, New England remains the clear favorite in the AFC East. This team also has what it takes, on paper, to get back to the Super Bowl. How motivated the Patriots are and how many stops the defense can make will determine where this season winds up.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/even-as-buffalo-continues-to-improve-new-england/
Boom!
The Patriots will be back on the practice field one month from today for the start of training camp: bit.ly/LNdupB
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 26, 2012
Of all the players near the bottom, the biggest concerns would be Vince Wilfork and Ziggy Hood, with Wilfork’s ridiculously high snap count (1,236 pass rushes) not helping him. Both men tend to play in the nickel packages, and it may be something that changes in the coming year.
Three Years of Pass Rushing Productivity: Defensive Ends | ProFootballFocus.com
This x10. I can’t beat the “we need interior pass rushers to help spell Vince” drum any louder. Please Pryor/Fanene or anyone bring it this year (and stay healthy).
https://www.patspropaganda.com/of-all-the-players-near-the-bottom-the-biggest/