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Brandon Tate Should Be On Your Radar
I think Tate’s going to be the starting kick off returner for the Pats in 2010 right off the bat. He doesn’t have much competition (unless you count the one Patriots I despise: Matthew Slater), was crazy good at it in college, and is finally healthy.
Kiper Thinks Cunningham’s a Sleeper
Apparently Mel didn’t quite do enough homework on Jermaine Cunningham and after going back and look at more tape now finds him “relentless”. Expectations are generally low in year one for Jermaine, if he’s anything more than a situational pass rusher most would be pleasantly surprised.
Today in horrible (and by horrible I mean awesome) Patriots Schwag Hunt we bring you this Patriots toaster. I could describe it for you but it’s probably better to let the ad do the talking:
Does your breakfast lack team spirit?!? Spice up the most important meal of the day with this NFL® ProToast™ toaster from Pangea®. The retro-style appliance leaves the mark of the squad’s emblem on every piece of bread. It also features adjustable settings and can accommodate 2 slices of bread.
Because you’re not a true fan unless your teams logo is burned into your toast. And what’s with the implication that your breakfast can’t lack team spirit? Personally I make an omelet shaped like the Flying Elvis everyday, so F off NFL ProToast!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/today-in-horrible-and-by-horrible-i-mean-awesome/
What do you guys think of Brady’s new helmet?
https://www.patspropaganda.com/what-do-you-guys-think-of-bradys-new-helmet/
Michael Silver’s Prior Patriot Hatchet Jobs
This will be my only commentary on the Michael Silver article today regarding a “disconnect” between Tom Brady and the Patriots because long ago I learned to ignore the professional contrarians (Skip Bayless, Michael Felger) and those who just want to make incendiary commentary (Silver). Read the article above, that should tell you a little about what he does, and how off his perception of the Patriots organization really is. That is all.
Hearing Welker was back and seeing pictures of him was one thing, but seeing him run on video is something entirely different. I am shocked at how well he is moving here. The legend of white Wes continues to grow..
The game has evolved into a chess match between spread concepts on offense and pressure concepts on defense, which is why it is so important to come up with pressure concepts that rely on fewer defenders rushing, not more defenders rushing. The poster-child for that is Rex Ryan and the New York Jets. The whole idea is to rush as few as possible while still getting someone free to the quarterback.
“I think because of the emphasis on pressure with fewer people and a lot of times smaller people, the trend will be on lighter and quicker offensive linemen who can adjust to the movement.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-game-has-evolved-into-a-chess-match-between/
Ever since 2006, the “body language” criticism has been the stupid bar-setter by which all stupid criticism is measured, and now, surprise, surprise, IT’S BACK! I can only imagine the reaction if Tom nonchalantly walked off the field after his offense went three-and-out again, maybe smirked and gave Dobson a little tap on the ass. […]
