It’s defense that will tell if they stand a chance

[SVN]

It’s defense that will tell if Patriots stand a chance - The Boston Globe

nothing new here but couple of interesting quotes from sources

So there is work to be done if the Patriots want to dream big.

“I’ve seen signs that the pass rush is coming around — but those weren’t very good lines,’’ said the AFC executive about the Steelers, Colts, and Lions. “It will be interesting to see how they do against a good line. The last one [the Patriots] faced, the Browns, pretty much had their way with them. The Jets and Browns are comparable I would say. You gotta make the quarterback beat you.’’

interesting observation so remains to be see how this works next monday esp if whatver this guy says is true.

 

[*ChungFu*]

interesting observation so remains to be see how this works next monday esp if whatver this guy says is true.

I will guarantee that after the Pats get pressure on Sanchez that the reason will be that Woody and Mangold weren't 100%. In fact, one of my wishes for this game is that BB uses a behemoth DL set that will pummel them.

 

[Kontradiction]

I suspect that we'll target Slauson and Woody exclusively in this area. Woody, a tub of lard already, also has a hurting wheel. Shouldn't be that difficult for Cunningham to apply some pressure off the right side of the O-Line.

 

[The Dynasty]

I would suspect the Pats will have a similar defensive game plan this week as they did against the Steelers, maybe modified a little.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

I would suspect the Pats will have a similar defensive game plan this week as they did against the Steelers, maybe modified a little.

If they can play like they did against the Steelers, that would be good too

 

[SVN]

iam slightly anxious about in game adjustments. Reiss pointed out after game 2 that one of the problems during the game both offensively and defensively was that the jets adjusted on the fly during the game but the pats could not. hopefully patricia and BOB have enough experience now to do a better job this time.

 

[The Dynasty]

iam slightly anxious about in game adjustments. Reiss pointed out after game 2 that one of the problems during the game both offensively and defensively was that the jets adjusted on the fly during the game but the pats could not. hopefully patricia and BOB have enough experience now to do a better job this time.

I am feeling pretty good about BOB, he called his best games of the year in the Steelers and Colts games and I thought he adjusted very well last week and it showed by the Pats second half performance.

As for the D I think this is all in BBs control and Patricia is still learning and shadowing BB. I think Patricia will be a DC either with the Pats or elsewhere sometime soon.

 

[SVN]

I am feeling pretty good about BOB, he called his best games of the year in the Steelers and Colts games and I thought he adjusted very well last week and it showed by the Pats second half performance.

As for the D I think this is all in BBs control and Patricia is still learning and shadowing BB. I think Patricia will be a DC either with the Pats or elsewhere sometime soon.

Agreed. BOB has called some great games.But this is about matchups vs specific defense so this will be a different test for him. The key as usual is to protect brady. The cleveland game was hard early on and he did adjust eventually by going no huddle. unfortunately too many mistakes and bad rush D really didnt help him. I expect this game to start like the cleveland game since their corners will be able play lot of man-to-man and even brady said yesterday that thats how the fins of early decade used to play him. But i dont know if the jets can pressure the QB without blitzing and just front 4 which probably will help the pats.

 

[The Dynasty]

Agreed. BOB has called some great games.But this is about matchups vs specific defense so this will be a different test for him. The key as usual is to protect brady. The cleveland game was hard early on and he did adjust eventually by going no huddle. unfortunately too many mistakes and bad rush D really didnt help him. I expect this game to start like the cleveland game since their corners will be able play lot of man-to-man and even brady said yesterday that thats how the fins of early decade used to play him. But i dont know if the jets can pressure the QB without blitzing and just front 4 which probably will help the pats.

OL has played great since the Cleveland game, besides early last week. I would think the Pats will have a similar game plan to the Pitt game by running the ball just enough to set up the pass, play action will be a major part of the game plan as well. I would like to see Hernandez get more involved and get him the ball in space and let him make a play.

 

[ALP]

iam slightly anxious about in game adjustments. Reiss pointed out after game 2 that one of the problems during the game both offensively and defensively was that the jets adjusted on the fly during the game but the pats could not. hopefully patricia and BOB have enough experience now to do a better job this time.

the problem then though i believe was that that offense couldnt really adjust to anything...they just sort of did their thing and hoped it worked

now this offense, with its multiple faces (gronk, hernandez, welker, branch, BJGE, woodhead, tate can all beat you) is much different, and CAN adjust

the defense didn't do so bad last game if i remember correctly

 

[Triumph]

the problem then though i believe was that that offense couldnt really adjust to anything...they just sort of did their thing and hoped it worked

now this offense, with its multiple faces (gronk, hernandez, welker, branch, BJGE, woodhead, tate can all beat you) is much different, and CAN adjust

the defense didn't do so bad last game if i remember correctly

I agree with everything else but this.

Sanchez completed 70% of his passes that game. Butler got benched after that game. Mcourty had his struggles as well, but it was only his 2nd NFL game.

 

[102 Pat]

I wonder how much of the Jets/Packers game was studied by the team, maybe they might borrow a few things from that?

 

[IllegalContact]

take away the run.......make sanchez stay in the pocket.

the lack of a pass rush may actually help the pats in this instance........sanchez has completed some mad silly plays that have saved the jets by leaving the pocket and hitting a target.

if the jets can't run, they will turn the ball over