This looks frighteningly like the game graphs of much of 2009. Check out this article from the summer to see what I mean by the “death plunge”.
Could Kyle Arrington Start at RCB?
Could Kyle Arrington Start at RCB?
Mike Reiss points out that Arrington got some first team reps this week over Darius Butler. I’ve always found Arrington to be an intriguing player. He was an unstoppable Special Teams demon after being promoted from the practice squad in 2009, a move that was forced somewhat by the Browns trying to poach Arrington to their active roster.
Arrington showed up well in the preseason with some devastating hits. If nothing else it would be good to see him show what he’s got at cornerback against a team like the Bills. What would also be interesting is seeing how Wilhite vs. Butler plays out for the nickel corner position. And that Wilhite is not even in consideration on the outside anymore, a spot where he started a couple games in 2008.
Also note in the pic of Moss in the post below it’s Arrington covering him.
What a locker room cancer this Randy Moss guy is…
https://www.patspropaganda.com/what-a-locker-room-cancer-this-randy-moss-guy-is/
Three Biggest Patriots Surprises
As we all lick our chops and await the release of anger and aggression upon the hapless Buffalo Bills, I had to pick the three biggest surprises 2 games into the Patriots season.
1. Meriweather Reduced Playing Time.
2. Aaron Hernandez/Rob Gronkowski Appear to live up to hype.
3. Ron Brace, starter at defensive end.
Anyone else?
“He practices hard, he communicates with the quarterback. He challenges the receivers, the guys in his group every day. He knows that he’s the standard and he goes out there on the practice field and illustrates that,” Holt said. “It was really good to go in and have an opportunity to work with Randy for the limited time that I did. I really enjoyed it.
“I was able to learn something from him during my short stint there, and it was such a pleasure to see his focus and his intensity that he exudes every day on the football field. It was incredible.”
Tory Holt on Randy Moss
https://www.patspropaganda.com/he-practices-hard-he-communicates-with-the/
Patriots Ranked 7th in Football Outsiders DVOA
Patriots Ranked 7th in Football Outsiders DVOA
If you don’t know how to read Football Outsiders DVOA advanced stats I highly recommend you figure it out (they have in depth explanations on the site). Basically they grade each play based on the situation (so getting 2 yard on 1st and 10 gets a low grade, but getting 2 yards on 4th and 2 gets a high grade), and the Patriots are one team known to use their stats.
Any way the Patriots are 7th overall after week two. The breakdown is:
- 3rd in Offense
- 29th in Defense (eeeeeeek!)
- 6th in Special Teams
The Jets are 4th overall.
- 12th in Offense.
- 8 in Defense.
- 9th in Special Teams.
The Dolphins are 5th overall.
- 14th in Offense.
- 5th in Defense.
- 21st in Special Teams.
The Bills are 32nd (aka last) overall.
- 29th in Offense.
- 27th in Defense.
- 12th in Special Teams
