Reiss morning notes: Some 4-3 work, Wilson at S and CB - New England Patriots Forums

***pats1*** · 08-08-2006, 10:11 AM

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal.../reiss_pieces/

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August 08, 2006
Practice notes

A few quick practice notes before Bill Belichick's press conference:

* Quite a bit of four-man defensive line work in this session, with Mike Wright and Ty Warren at end, and Richard Seymour and Vince Wilfork at tackle.

* Quarterback Matt Cassel took his second lap in as many days after fumbling the ball after receiving the snap from center. Rookie Dan Stevenson also took a lap.

* Eugene Wilson worked at both cornerback and safety.

* Johnathan Sullivan continued to work at nose tackle, with the second unit.

More to come in a bit.

Posted By: mreiss | Time: 11:20:43 AM

***Bobs My Uncle*** · 08-08-2006, 10:14 AM

Mike Wright's name is popping up quite often.

***mcbee*** · 08-08-2006, 10:16 AM

They might do a 4-3 defense with Colvin, Bruschi and Vrabel as LB.

It would put alot of pressure on the safeties and CBs to be able to cover the perimeter.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 08-08-2006, 10:17 AM

Some notes from the Projo Blog on this morning.

http://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/PatsBlog/

JackBauer · 08-08-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbee

They might do a 4-3 defense with Colvin, Bruschi and Vrabel as LB.

It would put alot of pressure on the safeties and CBs to be able to cover the perimeter.

I don't think they've got the LBs to do a 4-3. I think, as usual, we will see a base 3-4 with different looks, including the 4-3, mixed in.

***mcbee*** · 08-08-2006, 10:22 AM

I think they'll do it anyway, with the people they have. Very hard to run on them.

JackBauer · 08-08-2006, 10:28 AM

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I think they'll do it anyway, with the people they have. Very hard to run on them.

I'll say it again: the LBs they have aren't really suited for a 4-3. I think it'd be easier to run on the Pats 4-3 than it would be on the 3-4.

Plus Wilfork has fattened up to play 3-4 NT, and now you'd want to move him back to 4-3 DT?

I don't think it's going to happen, unless there's another rash of injuries.

peppered johnson · 08-08-2006, 10:37 AM

wilfork has fattened up? hes always been a beast.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 08-08-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by peppered johnson

wilfork has fattened up? hes always been a beast.

That screen name has got to sting!

I'll align my vote with JackBauer - base 3-4. The interesting news was noted by Uncle Bob's nephew, Mike Wright is our #5 DL on the depth chart. I'm looking forward to seeing how he does playing in Green's place Friday, or if they'll use Klecko or Thomas as the third down specialist.

I'm all for a fast week.

JackBauer · 08-08-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by peppered johnson

wilfork has fattened up? hes always been a beast.

Well, I go to UM and got to see him on the field as a senior. Between now and when he entered the league is practically night and day. The guy is MUCH bigger now than when he was a rookie.