patfanken

Normally the Jets line up in a 3-4 alignment with 2 tight man CBs, 2 deep S's and the other 4 defenders in various configurations designed to confuse the QB reads and offensive line assignments. They rely on the CBs to effectively take the wide receivers out of the game, the 2 S's to minimize any big plays, and a wide variety of overload blitzes, designed to make the QB get rid of the ball quickly.

It interesting that the key to the Jets Blitz package is not necessarily to get to the QB, as they are almost as pathetic in getting sacks as the Pats are, BUT to create the IMPRESSION of pressure. To get the QB thinking that he has to get rid of the ball to the hot read quickly. In other words make him think he's under pressure even when he isn't. And generally its very effective. The Jets have a great reputation for creating pressure on the QB, even though its been a mirage for over a year

The Pats have had various degrees of success against that strategy, usually doing better the 2nd game of the year. In the playoff game last season, the Jets played a lot of tight 5 man underneath zones to "funnel" the Pats receivers inside and crowd the short to medium routes the Pats liked best. Revis took Branch out of the game. Welker had no room in the middle, Tate wasn't a factor, and the Pats decided that running the ball wasn't an option. That strategy surprised the Pats and they didn't adjust well. Brady was impatient all game, and ultimately missed a lot of open guys, even when he had time, because he was being frustrated in not getting the open routes he usually had.

Well OK, fool me once.....etc. And Rex knows it as well. So what does he do THIS year against an offense that is running the ball better than last year. The 2 (or 1) TEs have progressed as serious threats. Welker is other worldly, and Chad is a much better threat than Tate.

Well if I were Rex here's what I would do.

1.I would stay true to my basic philosophy. I want to design my schemes to confuse the OL and not give Brady any easy pre snap reads. So I will not do any one thing consistently

2. Since the Pats passing game is the best in the league, I will focus my plan to stop the pass. I want to see if the Pats have the patience to run the ball consistently from all formations. Having the Pats run the ball, even if they are marginally successful, takes time off the clock, limits the number of possession the Pats have, and keeps them from doing what they do best. I believe we can stop the Pats run game well enough to make them want to do what the really want to do, and that is pass the ball. I would count on that the Pats first instinct will be to PASS the ball in any key situation regardless of down and distance.

3. Formation wise I want to show them on non obvious passing downs a lot of nine men in the box looks. I want to create that image that they have to get the ball off quickly, while making it seem there isn't much room to run the ball. BUT i will rarely come with more than 5 men. You don't have to all out blitz much., you just have to make them THINK you will

4. So in my 8-9 men in the box alignments I will selectively overload blitz to one side or the other to create issues of blocking assignments, while keeping 6-7 men back in tight 4-5 under zone/man combinations to take away the bubble screens and quick passes to hot receivers.

5. In obvious passing downs, I will use the amoeba approach, and have just 2 down linemen set, and everyone else milling about, again with the object of giving Brady any pre snap reads, and confusing the OL assignments. From this I can run all the same overload blitzes from my package

6. So when Brady gets to the LOS I want him thinking is it coming from the left? Is it coming from the right? Are they all coming or will I be throwing into max coverage? I want Brady "guessing" at the LOS, unsure of what's coming. Even the best sometimes guess wrong, and even one or two TO's would be enough

Bottom line - Take away the outside receivers with my CBs, funnel everything else into a very crowded middle of the field, And while getting to the QB is important, creating the IMPRESSION of pressure is even more important.

Now that I've put it down, I have to say I wouldn't mind seeing the Pats run some of that stuff against Sanchez, who wouldn't handle that kind of confusion nearly as well as Brady will.

Let me know how you think the Pats would attack what I expect to see the Jets run.

Patriot to the Core

Good read enjoyed it a lot. If I were the pats I would try to run the ball a few times first to throw the jets off. Make them adjust and then pass the ball.

everlong

To combat these things the Pats need to:

1. Stay committed to the run and play action.

2. Don't take the clock down under 5 seconds all the time. Quick snap to catch the Jets out of position.

3. Use the hurry up to keep their personnel in there. If they have 5+ DBs keep running it out of the hurry up. If they are in base pass. This will mean fewer personnel groups and I'd rather see them go 2 WR, 2TE and a RB. This is very dependent on Hernandez playing. This will also mean more plays in the game which favors the Pats.

4. Hit Gronk on some seam routes to keep the safeties back which will open up the run and room for Wes.

I'd also run at Cromartie's side again and again. He doesn't want to tackle. I'd love to see Mankins pulling and putting him on his @ss.

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patsfan06

I think Ocho could be a key this week. Unless they are stupid and decide to stick Wilson on Welker. Ocho seems to be making some progress with 0 catches in week 1, 1 catch in week 2, 2 catches in week 3 and 3 catches in week 4 (with one getting taken away due to holding).

Hopefully he can break through and be that threat next to Welker and Gronk that makes our passing attack nearly unstoppable.

PatsWickedPissah

"Now that I've put it down, I have to say I wouldn't mind seeing the Pats run some of that stuff against Sanchez, who wouldn't handle that kind of confusion nearly as well as Brady will."

I saw the Pats run the walk around amoeba D a couple times against Oakland. Campbell was so confused that he completed the passes. The secondary has to play well for this to work.

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Shockt327

Yup. Perceived pressure can be just as important as actual pressure. That's how the Jets roll.

Dessalines

Good stuff everlong.

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Patriot Missile

Our offense is evolving. Their defense is declining. I use 2 TE sets all day long with a heavy dose of run. Open them up with a no huddle and gas them out, then send Ocho deep and often and see if he can catch it this time.

In order for them to commit 8 or 9 in the box, their 2ndary and LB's are going to have to play a perfect game. All it takes is 1 Gronk-Hernandez, Welker Branch etc to slant across the field getting behind the coverage and its 6 points. One bad backpedal and Brady will find it if they try dropping into coverage.

neuronet

Over-under on game-time at which first Jet fakes an injury to get time for personnel moves and breathing is 28 minutes....

I take the under.

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tuckeverlasting

how deep does goodell bury his head in the sand after that ?

i also think the hurry up will be a big weapon.

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