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SVN · 12-28-2009, 07:43 PM

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After speaking with Brady the night before the game, I sensed playtime was over. Brady explained to me how his assortment of injuries had not allowed him to fully participate in practice during the previous weeks, when the Patriots managed to win only two of their four games. Brady explained how their offensive system would only carry over 15 to 20 core plays into each game, but there would be 35 to 40 new plays to learn each week. He went on to explain how, for a quarterback, it’s vital to run new plays repeatedly in practice during the week. Instead, over the last four weeks, Brady had been running many of these new plays for the first time in games without the benefit of practice.

On Saturday night he assured me he had a great week of practice and that the Patriots’ offensive point production was close to improving without taking drastic measures.

“All we need to do to convert a few more third downs and points will come,” said Brady.

Patspsycho · 12-28-2009, 07:45 PM

excellent article, thanks for the heads up

PatsChamp88 · 12-28-2009, 07:46 PM

When I watched the game earlier today (missed it Sunday) they were talking about this, found it to be quite interesting but you know what they say practice makes perfect

doesntmatter1 · 12-29-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsChamp88

When I watched the game earlier today (missed it Sunday) they were talking about this, found it to be quite interesting but you know what they say practice makes perfect

Thats what she said.

***Calciumee*** · 12-29-2009, 06:59 AM

That's a great article .

I especially like the last few sentences

Sicilian · 12-29-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsChamp88

When I watched the game earlier today (missed it Sunday) they were talking about this, found it to be quite interesting but you know what they say practice makes perfect

Interestingly they also said they did extra tackling practice this past week. If that's the case, I think they should consider doing that every week, because that's the best ball pursuit I've seen from them all year.

***BelichickFan*** · 12-29-2009, 10:40 AM

It's also worth noting that despite our seemingly mediocre season, we are second in the league in point differential.

vyrago · 12-29-2009, 10:41 AM

Was practice curtailed for Super Bowl 42 because of Brady's high ankle sprain?

Sicilian · 12-29-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

It's also worth noting that despite our seemingly mediocre season, we are second in the league in point differential.

And our strength of schedule has been what so far? .522? Pretty respectable if you ask me.

emoney_33 · 12-29-2009, 11:18 AM

practice? we talking about practice!?

Seriously though, it's just another reason why the offense wasn't performing too great last month. And not because Moss was a quitting dog-faker, Brady lost his ways and refuses to do anything except lock onto Moss/Welker, or O'brien is the most incompetent play caller in the universe.

Hopefully we can get by this last game without any injuries, and then we look to have some pretty good health going into the playoffs. Which means more of these all important good complete practices. I am really excited for the playoffs!