Defense looked very "bendy" - New England Patriots Forums

Pats_AZ · 10-03-2007, 12:14 AM

Just a thought as i watched the Pats lay down the hammer on the Bengels....our defense didn't break but at times we did look very bendy. Was that the game plan or should we be a little concerned that a better balanced offense like the Colts might make it a little too interseting? just my one nit pick on an otherwise great game for the Pats.

PATRIOT64 · 10-03-2007, 12:18 AM

The way I look at it is 2 ways

a) One game at a time before you get yourself worried about the Colts (BTW The Cowboys have a pretty damn good offense too and come up earlier on the schedule)

b) We won the game right? - We only gave up 13 points right? - Thats all that matters and with Rodney and Seymour back in the mix nd added defensive depth it will straighten up your 'bending' worries.

***BelichickFan*** · 10-03-2007, 12:18 AM

The Bengals had 283 total yards after averaging 393 coming in and their only TD was on a short field after a turnover. And we had 3 starters out. That's too bendy for you ?

Oh yeah, they were 0-7 on 3rd down conversions too.

Ishdul · 10-03-2007, 12:20 AM

Don't agree at all. We dominated against a really strong offense with the only major coming off a bad Brady interception in Patriots territory and the only other scoring coming from 2 40-yard field goals. We're the top defense in terms of yardage and a VERY close 2nd in terms of points.

Pats_AZ · 10-03-2007, 12:21 AM

i wasn't pointing out the Colts in particular, but just any really good balanced offense. Bend but don't break, i get that, i guess I'm just looking for something to be concerned about! haha

PATRIOT64 · 10-03-2007, 12:24 AM

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i wasn't pointing out the Colts in particular, but just any really good balanced offense. Bend but don't break, i get that, i guess I'm just looking for something to be concerned about! haha

Right now the only concern for me is the kicking game,Gostkowski still scares me a bit from outside of the 25 yard line,I can honestly say I hold my breath

Don't get me wrong,The kid has done well but I guess I will be forever spoiled with AVs near lock to make it on long distant FGs

Pats_AZ · 10-03-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT64

Right now the only concern for me is the kicking game,Gostkowski still scares me a bit from outside of the 25 yard line,I can honestly say I hold my breath

Don't get me wrong,The kid has done well but I guess I will be forever spoiled with AVs near lock to make it on long distant FGs

Off topic, but did we punt at all this game? i can't remember?

***BelichickFan*** · 10-03-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT64

Right now the only concern for me is the kicking game,Gostkowski still scares me a bit from outside of the 25 yard line,I can honestly say I hold my breath

Don't get me wrong,The kid has done well but I guess I will be forever spoiled with AVs near lock to make it on long distant FGs

Gotti will be fine, the two low thirty yarders yesterday will help his confidence which is all he needs.

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Off topic, but did we punt at all this game? i can't remember?

Yeah, one time.

Fencer · 10-03-2007, 12:51 AM

I'd rather give up the occasional 20-30 yard headshaker than sustained drives.

The other guys get paid too.

The only bendiness that worried me was a bit of seeming softness on some running plays. Maybe the Bengals schemed well on a few plays, which would be fine. Or maybe moving AD outside is a big sacrifice to have to make at Bruschi and Seau's current age, which would be less fine.

patsox23 · 10-03-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pats_AZ

Just a thought as i watched the Pats lay down the hammer on the Bengels....our defense didn't break but at times we did look very bendy. Was that the game plan or should we be a little concerned that a better balanced offense like the Colts might make it a little too interseting? just my one nit pick on an otherwise great game for the Pats.

Gameplan. Respect the pass. Keep TJ and Cinco in front of you and tackle well. It worked out. And it was bound to look a little bendy.