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There are decisions regarding the last two offensive linemen.
Do we have any real weaknesses, or should we expect smooth sailing for our #5 offense in 2009? Obviously, the tight ends need some time to develop, and perhaps Tate also. But we have the insurance policies of veterans Crumpler and Holt.
Personally, I see this offense as better than 2009, if only because Brady is healthy. Obviously, that should be make a significant difference.
OFFENSE (25)
QB Brady, Hoyer
RB Maroney, Faulk, Morris, Taylor
WR Moss, Welker, Edelman, Holt, Tate, Price, Aiken
TE Grankowski, Hernandez, Crumpler
OL Light, Kaczur, Koppen, Neal, Vollmer, LeVoir, Connolly, open, open
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Offensive Line is somewhat of a worry, but with so many bodies there you expect someone to emerge. Losing Mankins will be noticeable, but I almost feel it's safe to assume someone is going to do an adequate job there.
Wide Receiver is also a worry, Moss and Welker are great but both are victims of age and injury. Holt has that feel to him that he'll be a reliable receiver no matter where he is, just because he's Holt. But this team needs more than that, one of the young guys really need to emerge besides Edelman.
Running Back - who cares, it's a committee, everyone does an average job. Maroney is consistent yet hated. And I'm willing to bet that Maroney will probably end his career in New England with more yards than any other back because he''s never been over used, RBs have the shortest career in the NFL. Chris Johnson is awesome but the Titans just put a railing on his body for a 2000+ yard season to only go 8-8. How many times do you really think he can do that and how is that 2000 yard season even predictable? RBs are such a risk.
Quarterback - After a year off, an injury plagued Brady makes an offensive group with some decent sized holes a top 5 offense.
I would phrase the answer differently. Where will the Pats spend their 5 premium draft picks in Rounds 1-3 in 2011, (2#1s;2#2s and 1#3)?
I would guess:
A) 3-4 RDE
B) DE-->OLB
C) RB
D) WR
E) Offensive line (Interior)
Hunch thought: Seymour, Older and wiser and having experienced the "grass is greener reality", will resign with Pats, and take back DL team leadership. Freeing a prime draft pick for an Offensive Tackle.
Last edited by AzPatsFan; 07-24-2010 at 04:21 AM..
Until proven otherwise, they are what they were at the end of last year:
- An offensive line that got the QB hit way too much and struggled to open holes needed for a consistent running game.
- Alternate targets in the passing game not named Moss or Welker
The offseasons seems to have provided a lot of potential solutions to the 2nd issue and even more questions on the first.
I agree that we should look to see where we were last year as a start.
Where do you think that the patriots were on the sack stats last year? If the pass protection was so bad, please explain how an injured Brady (with no #3 WR) had the #3 passing offense in the league. We would have been better if Brady were healthier.
Our running game was in the middle of the pack with the two starters totaling over 1000 yards (average 4 YPC), and the two change of pace backs each over 300 yards (averaging 4.8 YPC). The problem if there was one was OL injuries and playcalling.
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Originally Posted by dhamz
Until proven otherwise, they are what they were at the end of last year:
- An offensive line that got the QB hit way too much and struggled to open holes needed for a consistent running game.
- Alternate targets in the passing game not named Moss or Welker
The offseasons seems to have provided a lot of potential solutions to the 2nd issue and even more questions on the first.
The major weakness for me is the OL Backups! If the OL stays healthy (with or without Mankins, Kaczur will do ok) we will be fine, but if we get injuries *cough*Neal*cough* that might be a problem for us.
The WRs seem to be an upgrade on last season, but Tate and Price are unknown, and how much does Holt have left? But for this season we will be fine.
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The running game is subpar and has been for years
The o-line is adequate at best
Tom Brady has taken a beating over the course of his career because of that adequate at best o-line. It shocks me that BB has not made keeping Brady safe a bigger draft day priority over the years.
Passing game is going to be tremendous this season. Those new TE's are the real deal, Welker is back and Randy "ruff ruff" is playing for a new contract.
Where are our weaknesses on offense?
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