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PFF: Patriots – Chiefs Re-Focused

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PFF: Patriots – Chiefs Re-Focused

Brian Waters (+1.8) continued what has been a great season against the team he spent 11 seasons with. Perhaps he was subtly explaining to the organisation how they released him too soon as he gave Chiefs’ linemen numerous problems. Waters graded positively in all facets of the game demonstrating the consistency that is so important for offensive lineman. Although he didn’t make any highlight blocks in the ground game, he only allowed a solitary pressure when Brady dropped back to pass. Waters now ranks fifth overall amongst guards and third in Pass Blocking Efficiency (98.4) having given up just eight combined pressures.

PatsPropaganda & Frenz Podcast today 2pm EST!

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Join us for the Thanksgiving edition of the podcast. We’ve got a great primer for an article that will be coming out later this week that answers questions like:

  • How do the number of pressures the Patriots compare with how many opposing defense are getting?
  • How have the blitz numbers varied over the year for the Pats D?
  • What have been the blitz strategies for opposing defenses on Tom Brady?
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Flashback Article: Arrington almost went to the Browns

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Flashback Article: Arrington almost went to the Browns

Kyle Arrington’s ascension to atop the leader board in interceptions was far from a direct one. Here’s a great reminder to how close he came to going to Cleveland. I’d say his decision paid off.

Some bloggers projected that perhaps it was the Colts, who had experienced a run of injuries in the secondary, making a run at Arrington. But it was a different team in the Midwest: Eric Mangini’s Cleveland Browns.

When asked about it on Thursday, Arrington explained how the process unfolded.

He said his primary motivation was simply getting a chance to play, and that’s why he strongly considered the offer to join the Browns’ 53-man active roster. At the same time, he described himself as being loyal, which explains why he told the Patriots about the offer in hopes he would remain with them.

NFP/Bowen: Why are the Patriots Tight Ends a matchup issue?

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NFP/Bowen: Why are the Patriots Tight Ends a matchup issue?

I’ve tried to avoid the deep threat hysteria, but at some point during the Patriot careers of Gronk and Hernando they should be able to add some dangerous outside speed and that will make them even more difficult to defend.

I’m okay with the savvy of Branch and Welker on the outside for now, but Branch especially is closer to the end that the beginning so before Gronk and Hernando’s contracts are done there will be a new starter at wide receiver. They’ll also be more experienced which is scary and should keep Tom Brady playing at a high level in the twilight of his career.