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BradyisGod · 11-18-2006, 09:13 AM

From Don Banks Week 11 notes...

? Green Bay (4-5) at New England (6-3) -- People close to the Patriots say New England this season has sorely missed former offensive coordinator Charlie Weis and his knack for both creative play-calling and making mid-game adjustments. You want to dissect some of Tom Brady's struggles? Look no further than not having Weis on the sideline, and the Patriots' rebuilt receiving corps. There's a belief that Bill Belichick continues to have heavy input in terms of play-calling, often steering offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in the direction he wants to go. The problem? "Belichick's a defensive coach and offensive play-calling just isn't his forte,'' said one league source. "And that shows.''

Discuss...

TomBradyWoot · 11-18-2006, 09:18 AM

Sounds like we need an OC with a pair.

Poll · 11-18-2006, 09:25 AM

That's why someone with a big mouth is needed as an OC.

***pats1*** · 11-18-2006, 09:31 AM

All very true.

But let's also remember the same duo had in effect the same duties last year. And that offense was better (but without a running game).

OsloRhino · 11-18-2006, 09:37 AM

Can I just say that McDaniels reminds me of my high school coach.

Very basic Offense at a premium.

Do you think he could pop over to Notre Dame and borrow Charlie's play book?

***pats1*** · 11-18-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NEM

More proof that a 27 year old McDaniels is out of his league.

Mike Martz would have been, and was, my choice.

I was thinking the same thing this morning.

***BelichickFan*** · 11-18-2006, 10:35 AM

We're 11th in the league in both yards and points this year despite losing both starting WR. We were 17th and 12th, respectively, when we won the Super Bowl in 2003. Last year we were 7th and 10th with the same offensive setup.

No, not the same offense as 2004 but stats say this year and last were better than any of the Weis years except 2004.

vyrago · 11-18-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

We're 11th in the league in both yards and points this year despite losing both starting WR. We were 17th and 12th, respectively, when we won the Super Bowl in 2003. Last year we were 7th and 10th with the same offensive setup.

No, not the same offense as 2004 but stats say this year and last were better than any of the Weis years except 2004.

Don't bother people with the facts, please. Blaming McDaniels works so well for so many fans.

Digger44 · 11-18-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pats1

I was thinking the same thing this morning.

Why would we want a guy to come in for a year to teach the offense a brand new system that is so drastically different, and then just up and leave for a head coaching job possibly in the middle of the season? That would do more damage that good. May I cite the Detroit Lions???

McDaniels will grow. NEM, you were a huge Charlie Weiss hater. He leaves and you are his biggest fan? Please get some logic and consistancy.

Digger44 · 11-18-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by vyrago

Don't bother people with the facts, please. Blaming McDaniels works so well for so many fans.

For a guy with 25 posts, you post as if you have been here for a while. Thanks for dealing in reality.