Artist Greg Halbert with a pretty accurate representation of how Hoodie’s probably feeling this week
https://www.patspropaganda.com/lolpats-artist-greg-halbert-with-a-pretty/
The Saints are tied for 11th in total defense and fifth in points allowed (14.6 per game), compared with 32d and 31st last year. The pass rush is also much improved — they had just 30 sacks in 2012, but this year are tied for seventh with 15.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-saints-are-tied-for-11th-in-total-defense-and/
Tom Brady was thrown off his game in Cincinnati – Sports – The Boston Globe
Tom Brady was thrown off his game in Cincinnati – Sports – The Boston Globe
Gruden’s game plan was simple: Minimize Dalton’s impact, and give him as many high-percentage throws as possible. The Bengals called five straight runs to open the game, and overall called 37 runs to 33 passes, rushing for 162 yards. Dalton had the early hiccup with the red zone interception to Brandon Spikes, but overall he completed 20 of 27 passes for 212 yards and made no other big mistakes. Of his 33 dropbacks, 15 were plays with quick, designed reads — short slants and swings and plays on which Dalton just had to get the ball out quickly. He also checked down four times, smartly taking positive yards instead of trying for something big and risky.
The Patriots also need more out of their running game, including a little more of a commitment. They had just six rushes in the second half Sunday after dominating the Falcons on the ground the week before, at one point running 10 straight times. Then there has been the numerous dropped balls – 13, according to ESPN Stats & Information, the third highest total in the NFL – and also some off-the-mark passing from quarterback Tom Brady.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-patriots-also-need-more-out-of-their-running/
When Gronkowski returned from the initial break of his forearm last season, he played 25 snaps in the season finale against the Miami Dolphins. It seems likely that New England will take a similar approach this time. That means the Patriots will pick their spots and break the glass whenever Gronkowski is needed. In those moments, he should provide an immediate boost. He’ll be a friend in a sea that is currently stocked with Brady acquaintances, which should help iron out of the weird things happening on offense, and provide New England with one of the better red-zone targets in the NFL.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/when-gronkowski-returned-from-the-initial-break-of/
