wouldn’t it be cool if during all this time since the end of the steelers game the pats have been working on bringing back the faster tempo. they’ve known about the challenges that awaited them with the panthers and broncos so it seems logical that all the teaching that AD and KT were receiving was leading up to this. plus having a healthy amendola and gronk should take some of the pressure off them. looking pass heavy should also help the run but i hear the panthers have beasts for linebackers

Yeah, I’d bet we see plenty of up-tempo spread early and often against the Panthers. The Pats just don’t run headfirst into a stout run defense. They try to soften it up a bit first. Especially with the Panthers being a defense that plays a lot of zone, if Brady and the receivers are on the same page they should be able to move the ball with their quick, controlled passing attack.

If I were the Panthers I’d be ready to play against the no-huddle, streamline my substitutions and make sure that communication is quick and effective. The blitzkreig is coming.