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***BostonRedskin*** · 10-29-2009, 01:42 PM

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I attribute the offensive penalty problems to them actually being bored.

Tedy Bruschi's breakdown: After bye, Patriots will face Denver-like formations - ESPN Boston

I really hope this isnt true for your team. I understand what he is saying but this isnt good for the long term progression of a team from week to week if they get bored vs any team that is weak.

You go into each game to get better. If you slack off vs weak teams it will carry over.

Just my 2 cents.

***sbpatfan*** · 10-29-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonRedskin

Tedy Bruschi's breakdown: After bye, Patriots will face Denver-like formations - ESPN Boston

I really hope this isnt true for your team. I understand what he is saying but this isnt good for the long term progression of a team from week to week if they get bored vs any team that is weak.

You go into each game to get better. If you slack off vs weak teams it will carry over.

Just my 2 cents.

You ever play sports before?

AzPatsFan · 10-29-2009, 01:57 PM

The Clots are averaging 76 yards a game on the ground, despite playing nothing but cup cakes and the Sisters of the Poor.

italia44 · 10-29-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

Bruschi pimped Joseph Addai. Either Bruschi was talking in generalities and forgetting about the playoffs in 2007 (and a 16-0 season without a 'power running back' for that matter), or Bruschi needs to get a head CT.

"head CT"?................nice touch...........classy............Right up there with 'stroke boy"(jetsinsider.com....fyi).

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 10-29-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

Bruschi pimped Joseph Addai. Either Bruschi was talking in generalities and forgetting about the playoffs in 2007 (and a 16-0 season without a 'power running back' for that matter), or Bruschi needs to get a head CT.

Let me say that my man Bruschi, even though he was a player, still has a personal viewpoint, one that may not be shared by the coaches and that may not be spot on. Hell, Josh McD liked K O'C at one time. Bru intimates that the Pats need a Dillon/Smith like output from Maroney. I disagree. Most objective Maroney fans here readily concede that Maroney is not that style of runner, not your basic power back. He is what he is. Me, I'm glad we have him and will agree with Tedy on the part that yes the Pats DO need Maroney to step up for the playoff positioning to be a success. The same could be said for 20-30 other team members.

In summary. I LOVE reading Tedy's comments. They're not 'revealed truths', but as an informed ex-player's view they should provoke thoughtful consideration and reasoned rebuttal.

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 10-29-2009, 02:05 PM

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Reiss had a chat today where he discussed Springs. He said that Springs had some technique issues against Denver and hasn't seen much time since.

Interesting. Lots of nuggets in these reports.

Perhaps some vets get SO intrenched in their own techniques and styles of play, successful with stuff that has gotten them years of big NFL paychecks, that they're not exactly flexible to coaching driven alternatives. Restricting PT is about all a coach can do outside of severaing the relationship entirely.

Wax Frog · 10-29-2009, 02:10 PM

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Its been brought up before by I swear that there are some posters who may be ex-players, writers (Bill Simmons for one) and radio/tv guys who enjoy getting the pulse of the fans.

Did not Ian once say something along the lines of, "You'd be surprised who's here"?

***Deus Irae*** · 10-29-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsWickedPissah

Let me say that my man Bruschi, even though he was a player, still has a personal viewpoint, one that may not be shared by the coaches and that may not be spot on. Hell, Josh McD liked K O'C at one time. Bru intimates that the Pats need a Dillon/Smith like output from Maroney. I disagree. Most objective Maroney fans here readily concede that Maroney is not that style of runner, not your basic power back. He is what he is. Me, I'm glad we have him and will agree with Tedy on the part that yes the Pats DO need Maroney to step up for the playoff positioning to be a success. The same could be said for 20-30 other team members.

In summary. I LOVE reading Tedy's comments. They're not 'revealed truths', but as an informed ex-player's view they should provoke thoughtful consideration and reasoned rebuttal.

Sure, and I've got no problem with Bruschi if he wants to call out any player. I sure as hell don't think that Maroney is blameless and perfect by any stretch of the imagination. I just have a problem when you cite to Joesph Addai when you're talking about a "power running back". Aside from Addai's diminishing returns of 4.8, 4.1, 3.5, 3.3 YPC, the notion that Addai's a power back is something Tedy surely knows to be wrong.

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 10-29-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wax Frog

Did not Ian once say something along the lines of, "You'd be surprised who's here"?

Flutie, is that you?

***Deus Irae*** · 10-29-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by italia44

"head CT"?................nice touch...........classy............Right up there with 'stroke boy"(jetsinsider.com....fyi).

So, is it that you've never heard the phrase "needs his head examined", or that you found my treating Bruschi like I would any healthy person to be insensitive even though his stroke is years in the past?