maverick4
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Going into the Saints game the Patriots already had 75% of all season passing attempts from shotgun. That figure went up after the game. Brady and Manning lead the league by far in shotgun attempts. Drew Brees isn't even in the top 12 QB's for shotgun attempts.
One thing I found amusing is that Kyle freaking Orton is 3rd in the league in shotgun attempts. This retrospectively shows how much McKid loves shotgun (even while with the Pats) regardless of the QB, and how the high use of shotgun isn't automatically all Belichick's direct decision.
Also completely random but somewhat relevant: Maroney only played 3 total snaps in the Saints second half.
Maroney: Just 3 second-half snaps - Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
One thing I found amusing is that Kyle freaking Orton is 3rd in the league in shotgun attempts. This retrospectively shows how much McKid loves shotgun (even while with the Pats) regardless of the QB, and how the high use of shotgun isn't automatically all Belichick's direct decision.
Pats a heavy shotgun team - Patriots Blog - ESPN BostonNFL QBs by shotgun attempts:
Tom Brady (Patriots) -- 317
Peyton Manning (Colts) -- 302
Kyle Orton (Broncos) -- 242
Eli Manning (Giants) -- 238
Kurt Warner (Cardinals) -- 233
Tony Romo (Cowboys) -- 230
Matt Stafford (Lions) -- 224
Also completely random but somewhat relevant: Maroney only played 3 total snaps in the Saints second half.
Maroney: Just 3 second-half snaps - Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
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