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Norv has run his offense pretty much since he was in Dallas, it doesn’t make it easy to stop. Honestly, I’d rather not see Norv, just because he’s been an experienced guy in the league and he definitely knows what he’s doing. He’s dealt with everything, so whatever opportunities he sees, whatever weaknesses you have, he’s going to recognize them, and he’s got his plays to go in there and expose them, and he’s certainly got the personnel to do it with. Yeah, we know what his basic stuff is, so does everybody else, but that doesn’t keep him from doing it, and it doesn’t make it easy to stop at all. So no, I’m not looking forward to seeing Norv, just like I wasn’t looking forward to seeing Dick LeBeau with the Steelers a few weeks ago.

Belichick talks basketball, Bess, replay challenges – Extra Points – Boston.com

https://www.patspropaganda.com/norv-has-run-his-offense-pretty-much-since-he-was/

With 186 different combinations this season, the New England Patriots defense is still looking for the winning formula | masslive.com

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With 186 different combinations this season, the New England Patriots defense is still looking for the winning formula | masslive.com

Great one from Nick Underhill…

In all, the Patriots have used 34 different combinations of players on the defensive line this season. The most popular grouping has been Ninkovich, Chandler Jones, Chris Jones and Vellano, who have logged 275 snaps together playing on the defensive line. The most popular three-man line has been Chris Jones, Vellano and Sopoaga, who have played 68 snaps together.

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I was there for five years,” Belichick said. “It was five important years in my life, for myself, my family and all that. Obviously, we’ve all moved on, and I have a job to do here and that’s where my loyalty is, is to Robert (Kraft), the Patriots organization and this football team. So it’s no different than how I feel, honestly, about the Colts, or the Lions or the Broncos. I feel differently about the Jets. We won’t put them in that category.

The Blitz with Jeff Howe & Karen Guregian | Boston Herald

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-was-there-for-five-years-belichick-said-it/

Patriots were fortunate to hold on in Texas – Sports – The Boston Globe

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Patriots were fortunate to hold on in Texas – Sports – The Boston Globe

It’s not getting much mention yet this week, but the Pats o-line is certainly starting to string together a good stretch of games. Especially the interior guys, who were inconsistent early this season.

Center Ryan Wendell and right guard Dan Connolly had a little trouble at times, but the offensive line was excellent overall in pass protection, allowing only one sack in 42 passing plays. We counted 16 Houston blitzes, and Watt seemed to twist or stunt on every single play. But the five offensive linemen worked well together, correctly handled their assignments, and kept Tom Brady clean for most of the game. Nate Solder had a really nice bounce-back game after allowing two sacks to the Broncos’ Von Miller. Logan Mankins had another nice game, but did miss a block that would’ve sprung Vereen for a big gain on a screen pass.

Grading the Patriots vs. Texans: Halftime adjustments key New England win | masslive.com

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Grading the Patriots vs. Texans: Halftime adjustments key New England win | masslive.com

The All-22 film reviews are pouring in this morning. Good stuff from all the beat guys and I try to pick out nuggets that stood out to me in my own watching of it. Here’s one from Nick Underhill…

One negative about the switch to more 3-4 looks: Rob Ninkovich and Chandler Jones are often forced to drop into coverage. Ninkovich dropped back into coveage 10 times Sunday, while Chandler Jones dropped back five times. If it’s about getting the best 11 men on the field and putting them in a position to succeed, a 4-3 look with Chandler Jones and Ninkovich as the ends and either Jamie Collins or Dane Fletcher essentially taking the place of one of the defensive linemen may be a stronger front.