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Late execution is killing them - Patriots - Boston.com

Have to agree with this. The Colts with manning really didnt have very many formations and complex schemes but their execution was really at a high level.

AndyJohnson

Its a very naive stance though. I certainly agree that 4th quarter offense with a lead needs to get better, but to suggests the #1 offense in the NFL in points and yards, that is doing it with balance and variety, should pick one thing and only do that.
Bedard identifies the problem, but whiffs on the solution.

slash83

Those two 4th quarter odd quick screens were just horrible.

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KontradictioN

The second one was. The first was a great idea and the blocking sucked. That was really the only point of contention I had with the play calling. McDaniels knew to put the ball in Brady's hands down the stretch.

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Deus Irae

He could have ended the article right there. "Don't make negative plays with the game on the line" is all that needed to be written.

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AndyJohnson

The one to Welker went for big yards in a key spot.

slash83

There was another one where they faked the run to one direction then threw the screen to the other end that went fog minus yards. Just felt like they were trying to be too cute at times.

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Sciz

Although some consistency by the refs would be nice. They let Hill get away with basically the same thing on the Jets' previous drive.

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SacPete1

Totally agree. This identity question is ridiculous. They are a game plan team, have stated so countless times and simply miss opportunities due to execution, just like most teams really but NE does score points. Bigger picture I think is Sanchez throwing for 300+ yards. Its not all on the DB's either. When a QB can stand and wait and deliver a +15 yd throw, there is pass rush accountability in addition to coverage. Wilfork looks gassed at times and as great is he is, it sure would be nice to see some relief for him. I worry about him breaking down. Am I being too optimistic thinking Prior coming of PUP would help?

upstater1

It's execution.

We've seen false starts, OL getting blown up, and yesterday the OPI on Lloyd.

I mean, 3rd and 20, what chance does the offense really have?

We've seen this 2 weeks in a row now where penalties dig a hole for the Patriots. The offensive line got Brady chased out of the pocket and he almost through an INT to Cromartie.

I fault the play-calling last week a little bit too with 3 runs by Ridley up the middle, no first down--a punt.

But mostly it's been brainfarts on players, from the WRs dropping balls (Hernandez last week), to OL false starts to OL holds to WR OPIs to Brady throws, etc.