The Early Change-Up Play That Could Throw Off Baltimore's D - New England Patriots Forums

***shmessy*** · 01-20-2012, 08:20 AM

We all have been hearing how the Ravens D will focus on Gronk/Hernandez and Welker and have one man coverages on the outside WR's.

How about the Pats throw off the Ravens and actually THROW one to our 3rd TE - Nate Solder?

He originally WAS a TE. He's played blocking TE this year several times and actually DID release into the secondary a few times - - Brady just hasn't thrown to him.

Do that successfully and the Ravens will have another thought to contend with.

This is a play I would practice this week. I wouldn't put it past McDaniels to whisper this into BOB's ear.

Raymond · 01-20-2012, 08:30 AM

I also thought BB may be planning this.

Another thing.

Bill may have Hernandez again in the backfield threatening run but he'll be throwing a pass to a wide open Branch/ Ocho if it's there.

Mack Herron · 01-20-2012, 08:32 AM

All of our receivers and TEs make plays outside the hashmarks at all levels.

***Rob0729*** · 01-20-2012, 08:35 AM

Solder did have an impressive college career as a receiver. He did have only three catches for 50 yards for his entire career as a TE, but that was a 16.7 yards per catch. That is better than Gronk this year. Gronk only had a measly 14.7 yards per catch. Solder is a much better receiver than Gronk based on the numbers.

Uncle Rico · 01-20-2012, 08:37 AM

Former college QB Edelman takes the ball on an end around, stops, throws down field to a wide open Hernandez/Branch/Welker.

BlueThunder · 01-20-2012, 08:44 AM

Pats will have a few new wrinkles to throw at the Ravens D for sure. One has to wonder what new wrinkle the Ravens are cooking up. Some form of wildcat with Rice? Whatever it is, let's hope the Pats have seen something similar and know how to adjust and stop it.

Keeping Brady upright is paramount .... short passes and running plays is one way to do this early....

***shmessy*** · 01-20-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mack Herron

All of our receivers and TEs make plays outside the hashmarks at all levels.

Absoultely right, good point. I edited my post.

nabwong · 01-20-2012, 09:07 AM

1. TE screen - with Solder
2. BJGE (on left or right) bunched 4 - in motion - fake WR screen - RB screen on the other side
3. Double TE reverse
4. Is polite still on the team? Maybe some plays for him?

A.C Vegas · 01-20-2012, 11:54 AM

they will not have that many "gadget" plays they have all the advantages vs their secondary why put too much extra in there

***AndyJohnson*** · 01-20-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shmessy

We all have been hearing how the Ravens D will focus on Gronk/Hernandez and Welker and have one man coverages on the outside WR's.

How about the Pats throw off the Ravens and actually THROW one to our 3rd TE - Nate Solder?

He originally WAS a TE. He's played blocking TE this year several times and actually DID release into the secondary a few times - - Brady just hasn't thrown to him.

Do that successfully and the Ravens will have another thought to contend with.

This is a play I would practice this week. I wouldn't put it past McDaniels to whisper this into BOB's ear.

Kind of a high risk, low reward play. A pass bouncing off an OTs hands for an Int doesnt seem worth the risk comparing to gained a few yards.
I don't think throwing to Solder once is going to change what the Ravens will do on defense. I think, in fact, they would like us to do it.