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Known for using a clever blend of coverage and pressures, Crennel’s system is deeply rooted in a “quarter-quarter-half” cover scheme that has the ability to suffocate offenses if executed properly.

The field is split into quarters with the strong corner (typically the left corner because most offenses tilt right) and the strong safety each responsible for covering a quarter of the field. On the weak-side, the boundary corner and free safety play a half-field coverage to create a double team on the split end (X-receiver). With the corner playing a “cloud” technique (corner is aligned three-to-five yards off the receiver forcing an inside release on all routes to ensure that the safety is able to stay on top of the receiver down the field) to disrupt the release of the receiver, the scheme can make it difficult for the quarterback to find open receivers.

NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks on Romeo Crennell

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New England Patriots Mid-West (aka KC Chiefs) Update

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New England Patriots Mid-West (aka KC Chiefs) Update

I really don’t root for any teams other than the Pats, but this year I will take a rooting interest in the Chiefs. Not just because they have Weis & Crennel & Cassel & Vrabel, or because I dislike the Broncos or Chargers, or that I’m rooting for the Raiders to go 0-16, but because I really need to at least marginally care about a second team. The NFL is a better place with a good Chiefs team, I’m hoping that happens this year. I’ll try to pass along articles that will help catch us all up to speed on the Chiefs like this one.

And I make no assurances that I’ll root for them beyond even week one. We’ll just have to see how that goes.

EDIT- I changed it to Patriots Mid-West to make sure I don’t offend anyone in Kansas City, per @DanteSterling’s tip.

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Patriots Schwag Hunt: The 50th Anniversary Jacket

It’s pretty clear that this jacket will intimidate the shit out of anyone opposed to the Patriots. I don’t think there’s another item out there that says “50 Years of Ass Kicking” like this. So yeah, it’s $150, but it really is a must own for any Patriots fan.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-schwag-hunt-the-50th-anniversary-jacket/

Patriots Rank 5th in Least Player Turnover

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Patriots Rank 5th in Least Player Turnover

This is something I’ve been harping on this off-season and finally I have a stat to back me up. Many Pats fans were disapointed by the lack of big free agency splashes this year, but I think too many are discarding the value of experience and progression amongst younger players.

2009 was Year One of the 2nd Belichick Patriots defense, and yes it wasn’t always perfect, but this defense will be rebuilt with many first and second rounders that were hand picked by Bill.

The first dynasty was built on the shoulders of many veteran players who had experienced playoff defeat and disappointment. Losses like the 1996 Super Bowl had a hugely formative effect on players like Tedy Bruschi, Willie McGinest, Ty Law and Adam Vinatieri. Rodney Harrison had a similar experience as a backup for the Chargers when they lost the 1994 Super Bowl.

You don’t just sign free agents to build this kind of leadership and experience. It must be gained for many of your players as it was against the Ravens in last seasons humiliating playoff defeat.