Since the raiders play man coverage, you think this the week pats open up there offense a bit? I know we’re not a big play team on offense but it be nice to see Brady target Dobson or thompkoms down the field. The death by 1000 paper cuts offense is boring as hell to watch, even if it’s efficient and effective

The Patriots are second to last in the NFL right now in passing plays 10+ yards, so yeah, I’d love to see them open it up a bit. There will always be an element of playing to Brady’s strengths which are reading the defense and getting the ball out quick, but as I’ve always said it’s simple geometry that the best offenses are ones that challenge all areas of the defense.

I think the key is Dobson. He was drafted to be that player on the outside. He has the size and speed, he’s just got to start making the plays. He gets a bit of a pass this month from me after being out pretty much the entire offseason. He deserves some time to get back up to speed.

But if you look at the player he was against Pittsburgh last year, that’s the player this offense needs. As Brady grows more comfortable and gains trust for his offensive line, I’d hope that we’ll see a little more explosion out of the offense.