Closer look at Danny Woodhead from USA Today.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/closer-look-at-danny-woodhead-from-usa-today/
Finally, here’s the defensive lineman snap percentage graph. Brandon Deaderick and Ron Brace… clearly headed in opposite directions.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/finally-heres-the-defensive-lineman-snap/
Here is the linebacker playtime graph. You should remember that Spikes and Guyton are used situationally, so games where Spikes plays more were against run teams, and when it was Guyton they were passing teams. But notice Dane Fletcher’s green line is climbing in each of the last three games. Will it continue this week?
https://www.patspropaganda.com/here-is-the-linebacker-playtime-graph-you-should/
Butler Wins Practice Player of Week
Butler Wins Practice Player of Week
I think Kyle Arrington has been okay since replacing Darius Butler, but I just don’t think he has the ceiling that Butler has. This quote was especially encouraging from Bill Belichick:
“He had a good week of practice,” Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said. “He did a good job, got his hands on a lot of balls, made it hard on our offense.”
So maybe this is a sign that Butler is starting to get it. For him to start playing up to the level he’s capable of playing would be a huge boost to this defense down the stretch.
Here’s a graph of the playing time for the defensive backs. As you can see McCourty has been 100% across the board. Meriweather is spiking back up towards 90% playtime as of late. Sorry it’s a little hard to clearly read, I’ll be experimenting to see if there’s a better graph that makes it easier.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/heres-a-graph-of-the-playing-time-for-the/
BRING OUT THE GIMP
What I wouldn’t give to see Chilly with a ball gag in….
Belichick was also Parcells-like when discussing running back Fred Taylor and his possible return from a toe injury; Taylor is making progress but Belichick got a bit punchy when discussing a timetable for any injured player.
“The next time you get a cold, we should say ‘When are you going to feel good?’ Tell me exactly when you are going to feel good. That’s exactly what you guys ask me,” Belichick said. “Next time you get sick, you tell me the exact date when you are going to feel good, and make sure you are confident you are going to hit that target. It’s impossible.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/belichick-was-also-parcells-like-when-discussing/
