Pelissero: Is Tom Brady just now entering prime of career?
Hey he said it not me…
Si.com/Bedard: Why starting McCown is the best move for Manziel
Si.com/Bedard: Why starting McCown is the best move for Manziel
Good read from Bedard with this Patriots nugget:
Jabaal Sheard: The Patriots defensive end has played outstanding football for New England since coming over from the Browns in free agency. Against the Bills, he had five hurries, a knockdown, drew a penalty and had a half stuffed run (runs of one yard or less). If he keeps it up, Sheard may start to cut into the playing time of veteran Rob Ninkovich. At the very least, the Patriots finally have a viable three-man rotation, and not just two starters and a journeyman, at end with Chandler Jones. It will help everyone. Patriots ends have played too many snaps in the past. They get worn down at the end of the season.
The way the Patriots are playing right now, using shotgun empty with five targets spread wide across the field to jump on opponents early, the only way to slow them down is to play press man and hope to disrupt their timing with three cornerbacks and two safety/linebacker types, and getting home with a four-man rush. But how many teams can actually do that? Not many. The Broncos, Jets and Packers come to mind. Certainly not the Jaguars, the Pats’ opponent on Sunday.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-way-the-patriots-are-playing-right-now-using/
Randy Moss Fan Interaction from Patriots vs. Jaguars 12.27.09 – YouTube
One of the fun off-field moments from Pats-Jags history.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/randy-moss-fan-interaction-from-patriots-vs/
Pressure Scheme: Blitzing With Rush Lane Integrity – Inside The Pylon
Pressure Scheme: Blitzing With Rush Lane Integrity – Inside The Pylon
Really good read breaking down the nuance of pass rush and how it works in conjunction with coverage. It’s complex rushes like this that the Patriots can manufacture this year with so many athletes in the front seven.
From the second quarter to the game’s end, the Pats used at least three defensive ends together on 28 of 53 snaps, which constitutes more than half of their plays. And on 14 of those snaps, the Pats went with four defensive ends.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/from-the-second-quarter-to-the-games-end-the/
I think they’ve got two pretty athletic guards. Young guys that have stepped in and they understand the offense,” Light said. “I don’t think they’re trying to make things too difficult offensively right now. The protections are pretty basic. But these guys are picking things up in a big way and they have that athleticism. In the running game, you’re seeing some of these guys come off the ball. You’re seeing some of these guards pull. They’re flexible and they’re able to move. The tackles, Sebastian and Nate, they’re going to do a great job. Those guys are really kind of the glue that holds that whole group together.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-think-theyve-got-two-pretty-athletic-guards/