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TOM BRADY Weekly magazine? Yeah, I’d read it. So would you.
Wonder if the next issue will have a piece on his evolving relationship with his wide receivers, or maybe a FAQ about the benefits of wearing UGGs?
(courtesy: @ProFootballMock)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/townienews-tom-brady-weekly-magazine-yeah-id/
PFF Team of the Month, Q1 | ProFootballFocus.com
Solder, Talib and McCourty get the nod, with Vollmer getting an honorable mention.
Allow myself to quote…myself…
“This defense needs to become one that doesn’t just ‘not-lose’ games, they need to be one that wins games.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/allow-myself-to-quotemyself-this-defense-needs/
Why Vince Wilfork is so hard to replace – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
The point of this vignette is that it illustrates Wilfork’s rare athleticism for a man of his stature, proof that men who stand 6-foot-2 and well over 300 pounds can be exceptional athletes, not merely human mountains. But not all defensive tackles have Wilfork’s movement skills. In fact, maybe a handful of others around the league do. And that is – at least in part – what makes Wilfork such an invaluable member of the Patriots’ defense. It’s the ability to align in a variety of spots on the defensive line, the quickness and agility to disrupt as a pass-rusher and, yes, the hands to make a play on the ball as a pass defender, as we saw against the Chargers back in 2011 when he nearly returned an interception for a score. Three down defensive linemen are hard to find, especially among interior defensive tackles.
Vellano played 30 of his 33 snaps after Wilfork left the action. The majority of his plays came combating the run. And he finished with three tackles and his first NFL sack – which was netted from right defensive tackle. Vellano is well-versed in both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses, as he worked within both during his days with the Terrapins. He’s not known for his size, strength or measurables, but he knows how to get to the football. Vellano is far from College Park now, but the All-American did tally 219 total tackles and 13.5 sacks over four years in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/vellano-played-30-of-his-33-snaps-after-wilfork/
I think they’ll stick with the Double Nose 4-3 base with Kelly and Vellano and then put Kelly-Vellano-Jones as the odd front. It’s not horrible, but certainly a lot different than if Vince was in the middle. I’ve actually been impressed with Vellano’s ability to hold his ground.
The 4-3 is just a better fit overall given the kind of tackles they have left, but they can still put some 3-4 in if it serves the gameplan. I just expect everything to be a little more straight forward now, whereas before BB would put Wilfork wherever he wanted to take away an aspect of the offense.
