The Pats Should CONSIDER Replacing Matt Patricia - New England Patriots Forums

DarrylStingley · 01-24-2013, 07:03 AM

I realize that replacing Matt Patricia isn't the hottest of topics, but here's why I think the Pats should do this:

1. Have you ever read or heard anyone say that Matt Patricia is a great coordinator? I assume the answer is no. There's no positive buzz about this guy. Brady can't say enough about Josh and yet defensive players never talk about Matt. Means something, I think.

2. As the season wore on, we saw more of BB than ever with the D during games. That shot of him coaching the D and just looking up at a Pats TD during the Texans game was cool, as it showed how focused Bill is, but it also was a commentary on Bill's level of involvement with the D, while a good thing in some respects, was more than we might have expected given that he's the HC.

3. Patricia is a younger guy who may not be able to challenge Bill.

4. Tom E Curran has alluded many times on the radio during WEEI interviews that Patricia is not a great communicator. Tom is loathe to criticize, probably partially for fear of losing access, so maybe this means something. I think Tom is a smart guy and knows his Pats stuff.

5. Romeo is available. Eric is available. Both would bring an element back to the team. I'd prefer Romeo. By a lot. But it's clear from hearing Eric on the radio that he knows his stuff and maybe he and Bill have buried the hatchet or will. Winning means more than keeping up a feud, even though Eric did a ridiculous thing.

6. While the D improved last year, it still had many flaws. All the 20 yard plays. All the yards. A fresh voice might help avoid some of those things.

So there you have it. My reasons for wanting Patricia out of his current position.

Thoughts?

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Chopblock CB · 01-24-2013, 07:10 AM

Matty P by trade I believe was an offensive coach to begin with...he brings the unique characteristic of being an Offensive guy going over to Defense. He did a great job with the linebacking corps a few years ago and an ok job with the overall D. You can't blame him for players getting hurt. He lost Talib...Chung....Love in the first quarter and Arrington got torched several tines......Get rid of him NO!!!...move him back to the O side of the ball....ya..I'd run with that....
In regards to not standing up to BB.....I don't believe that to be true...BB has Always been a hands on coach when it comes to the D...no matter who the D coach was.....

UK_Pat37 · 01-24-2013, 07:15 AM

I don't think you can read anything in to it from seeing BB getting involved with the defence. He's more often than not left the offensive side of the ball well alone and focussed on other areas. Belichick is primarily a defensive guy and it's his play book that Patricia is calling...so it's natural he wants to take a hands on approach with it.

If we're going to ditch any coach, ditch Scott O'Brien. BB must be pulling his hair out over special teams! We have never blocked well for kick-off returns for a while now and have had our coverage issues hidden by a fantastic kicker and now punter. His only saving grace is having had both Edelman and Welker to return the punts and that's just pure luck. Don't see what he's done to improve any of our units. So many penalties on STs killed us late in the year.

RhodyPatriot · 01-24-2013, 07:16 AM

Never a good sign when during the game the HC is off the sidelines and back on the bench coaching up the defense....we saw that on NUMEROUS occasions especially late in the season. NOT good!!

UK_Pat37 · 01-24-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RhodyPatriot

Never a good sign when during the game the HC is off the sidelines and back on the bench coaching up the defense....we saw that on NUMEROUS occasions especially late in the season. NOT good!!

What would you rather see Belichick doing? Sitting with his feet up? It's his job.

Chopblock CB · 01-24-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RhodyPatriot

Never a good sign when during the game the HC is off the sidelines and back on the bench coaching up the defense....we saw that on NUMEROUS occasions especially late in the season. NOT good!!

As mentioned..we have seen BB coaching up the D on many occasions over the years no matter who the DC was.....alot to do about nothing there
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cavtroop · 01-24-2013, 07:27 AM

This is a retarded thread.

BrickPat · 01-24-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chopblock CB

As mentioned..we have seen BB coaching up the D on many occasions over the years no matter who the DC was.....alot to do about nothing there
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I disagree in that I don't remember BB doing it as much with RAC or even with Dean Pees.

As far as replacing MP, you have a better chance of seeing Jimmmy Hoffa riding a wooly mammoth in Times Square than Mangini coming back here. I'd like to see RAC but there was talk about how the Pats wouldn't pay what he wants (assuming they had interest).

BrickPat · 01-24-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cavtroop

This is a retarded thread.

...and yet you read and posted anyway.

Chopblock CB · 01-24-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BrickPat

I disagree in that I don't remember BB doing it as much with RAC or even with Dean Pees.

As far as replacing MP, you have a better chance of seeing Jimmmy Hoffa riding a wooly mammoth in Times Square than Mangini coming back here. I'd like to see RAC but there was talk about how the Pats wouldn't pay what he wants (assuming they had interest).

That's unfortunate you don't remember seeing him talking to all his defenses during games over they years with EVERY D coach...it's happened so many times...