The Official post-Colts game secondary/pass defense/Talib thread... - New England Patriots Forums

Ice_Ice_Brady · 11-18-2012, 06:52 PM

Well, what did everyone think? By the eye test, I thought the secondary played its best game in a long, long time. Not perfect, but a definite improvement. Although we tend to remember the SB champ defenses as Tedy Bruschi ripping the ball from an opponent, let's remember that most of the turnovers they got were just from "bad decisions" or from "errant throws." In fact, fanbases used to rue the Patriots as lucky. Today's game reminded me of those years, as Luck clearly was throwing the ball a lot to his second and third options... it sure seemed like Belichick took away what Luck wanted to do (at least after the first two marches down the field), but unlike recent games, the Colts weren't able to take that back in the second half.

Talib's interception did not exactly showcase his ball defense skills, but what a great way to start... whatever it takes to build confidence and defensive unity/rapport, I'll take it.

I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts. I am by no means an expert on the pass defense, but it sure looked better than usual.

Nitro · 11-18-2012, 07:16 PM

I'm used to arrington not even being shown on the tv screen as the WR he was covering gets a catch, so anything that get's arrington on the sideline more i'm thankful for. That said Talib will be fine in a few weeks, a month of no football and he walks on and performs 176% better then any other CB we have. Thank you TB, enjoy the 4th rd pick.

Fixit · 11-18-2012, 07:25 PM

Talib officially became the best CB on the team at the kickoff. Even on the touchdown that he gave up, he had really tight coverage, and it took a perfect throw and catch combo to make it happen. The PI that he got called for looked to be a result of him getting tired, as I'm sure he's not completely in game shape yet. His pick six was a thing of beauty.

I don't think it's a coincidence that the defense attacked as much as they did in Talib's first game.

Oh, and the secondary was consistently in much better position than they've been in a long time.

But I have no idea why Arrington's even on the team, let alone a starter. He can't cover for squat, and he seems to be hardwired for PI. The one he got called for today was atrocious.

Boston Boxer · 11-18-2012, 07:28 PM

I like Talib and Dennard at CB...i think we have a major problem at safety. It is either the players or the scheme, but something is not right and we continue to get beat deep and there is no safety in sight.

also, great adjustment at half time for the Pats. The defense is much better when they are agressive.

***Brady_to_Moss*** · 11-18-2012, 07:31 PM

talib sucked today besides that 1 play. But it was his first day so i will give him a pass

Fixit · 11-18-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Boxer

I like Talib and Dennard at CB...i think we have a major problem at safety. It is either the players or the scheme, but something is not right and we continue to get beat deep and there is no safety in sight.

also, great adjustment at half time for the Pats. The defense is much better when they are agressive.

McCourty had a nice play after Talib was beaten and knocked the ball out. Would've been a big gain.

Marqui · 11-18-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brady_to_Moss

talib sucked today besides that 1 play. But it was his first day so i will give him a pass

He got beat a few times but he didn't "suck" overall.

Arrington "sucked".

***mgteich*** · 11-18-2012, 07:34 PM

We'll see the reps later tonight from Reiss, but I think that Belichick has a higher view of Arrington than we do. In any case, we are much, much better at corner with the additional of Talib. Now, we need to extend his contract (along with that of Cole).

I have no problems at safety with McCourty, Gregory and Wilson (with Chung as a backup).