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Interesting Patriots Nuggets from Reiss-Bruschi Podcast

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Interesting Patriots Nuggets from Reiss-Bruschi Podcast

As I mentioned earlier today the Mike Reiss-Tedy Bruschi ESPN podcast has to be the greatest Patriots media addition for the 2010 season. Some little things of interest to pass along:

Bruschi spoke of what it means to have that veteran “savvy” and specifically mentioned how veterans don’t take false steps forward biting on play action, something the young Pats D has been getting killed on all year. This is an outstanding example of how experience can dramatically improve a defense.

I’m pretty familiar with the Inside Linebacker spots in the 34 defense (called “Mike” and “Will”) but one thing that Tedy pointed out that I thought was interesting is how the run reads for the Will are pretty simple, with only two reads.

Mike Reiss wondered if the Patriots might open in a 4-3 defense to throw off ex Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees. Pees knows the Patriots system and personnel inside and out, so going to a 4-3 might be a good way to throw the Ravens game plan off. However we haven’t seen any 4-3 this year (unlike 2009) so I would find it pretty surprising. That includes training camp, where in 2009 there was a lot of 4-3 being run. In 2010 there wasn’t any reported. Though a line of Brace, Wilfork, Wright and Warren could hold up pretty well.

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This is how I prefer to remember Tedy Bruschi. Nothing against his second career as an ESPN analyst, but it’s tough to hear your favorite player criticizing your favorite coach and team. I guess I had always just hoped Tedy would become a defensive coach for the Pats or end up working in the organization somehow. He was special to Pats fans, and now I feel like he’s just another blabbing talking head on ESPN take stances with rigid opinions. I understand you can’t be a TV analyst and give a pass to your old team, but sometimes it feels like he goes so far the other way just to make the point that he is fair and balanced.

Oh well, let’s just remember Tedy for his infectious leadership, habit for making big plays on the biggest stages, and his comeback from a potential career-ending stroke. He’ll always be #54 to me…

(Source: http://www.hulu.com/)

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