NEPatriot

our D linemen are senior but they have experiences.

Run it up baby!

I never said they would be the first to do it, but they'll have success doing it. Sure it's been overcome when other teams did it, but were those teams scoring 37 PPG? I doubt it. The Patriots also have a very strong secondary. When we shut down the run, Garrard will NOT be able to pass effectively against us, at least not enough to keep up with Tom Brady passing against your sad secondary.

Truck

Did the team get old all of a sudden over the past 2 weeks? Because as I recall, this defense has played very well this season; and their age hasn't changed much from mid season to right now.

mossdeep

I tell you staight out when the Pats drop Rodney down into the box (8th man), they always slow the other teams ability to run. The games you've seen them get gashed there's been 7 in the box or against their nickel and dime packages. When the Pats have a 20+ point lead they'll let the other team run the rest of the game.

DamnYankee57

I'd wager they come out with the same intensity they've had all season. Why should tonight be any different?

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Spirit of '76

The reason that the Pats games were tight in the 2nd half of the season was because the defense stopped making game changing plays.

The Patriots were great at scheming and making the opposing QB make mistakes. Ever since AJ Feeley shredded the D, no one has stepped up and made a big play on defense. I think the absence of Rosey Colvin has had an impact.

They don't strip the ball like they used too. Dont know why, but they don't.

When was the last time Tedy Bruschi made a huge play on defense????? Maybe tonight.................he's WAY overdue!

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