MrNathanDrake

I noticed him getting a few good pressures. 2 in a row that killed a drive for Miami as Henne had to throw up ducks to avoid being hit.

Also noticed he got a couple hits on Henne, and seemed very stout in Goal Line situations.


I think it only gets better from here on out. He's still learning the playbook and getting his conditioning up to par. Could be a beast by the time we return from our BYE Week.


Right now I have more hope in Haynesworth than I do in 85 (who seemed to have poor body language on the sidelines all game)

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IcyPatriot

His mother is pleased so he must have played well.

Rob0729

He had a mixed night. Some dominant plays. Some times didn't really do much. He has shown at times he is unblockable and is a brick wall when a RB runs at him (granted Reggie Bush isn't a power back), but he didn't do much in stretches.

Hopefully, he will improve. If we get more of the stuff when he was dominant, he will definitely provide a lot of inside pressure.

onegameatatime

There's not stat for this that I know of, but I believe he drew 3 holding calls on Richie Incognito, of which two were accepted. Not quite as good as a sack (no loss of down), but the 10-yard markoff is very useful.

DarrylS

He looked pretty good on TV, was moving the O Line Backwards.. which allowed other things to happen, at least he showed up and did not appear to be f..ing the dog.

One nice tackle on Reggie Bush, practicallly clotheslined him..

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I'll admit to thinking/hoping that the Pats' defensive pressure was going to be closer to the 2nd preseason game, with strong consistent pressure up the middle, Mayo wreaking havoc, etc. This wasn't that, but it was OK, and figures to improve.

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p8ryts

I thought he did fine. First game, in Miami, played more downs than I expected, Almost got to Henne a couple times, made some plays. I think it was a really good start.

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strongside

He got some good push and definatly was a lot to handle (just ask incognito). I still see him on the ground to much and he seems to not completely have his legs under him but for game 1 I think it was a good start.

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PatsFanSince74

I didn't know it was three, but I noticed it was more than one. Incognito didn't seem to be able to handle him.

I agree with the Posters who say that this is "all good." I think he'll get better both physically and mentally every game and by sometime in November, barring injury, will be "Albert Haynesworth."

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KY Pats Fan

I think he did a very good job, not great though. He was disruptive on several plays, got good penetration into the backfield, and the 2 holding calls were drive killers.