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The DEFENSE has looked very good indeed. Unfortunately, they are untested. They will play many, many stronger teams that what we've seen. That being said, the defense is greatly improved over last year, and could be a top 5 defense. We do lack depth at DE and LB, but there are no glaring weaknesses.
The OFFENSE has looked surprising poor (certainly not playoff quality), compared to what we expected and compared to last year. They have a long way to go. The passing game has gotten little out of Amendola, Dobson and Thompkins. Today, LaFell produced about what we should expect, 2-4 catches a game. Obviously, we are getting more out of the TE position than last year. We have little depth at RB. Bolden seems awful except on Special Teams. We lack depth at RB and TE. Unfortunately, we currently have weakness across the OL and at WR. And yes, the offense is out of sync (Brady, the OL and receivers).
My BOTTOM LINE is that my prediction is still the same as always: a division win (or tie for the division), a place in the playoffs and 11-5. However, I must say that the team that I have seen so far may not make the playoffs. THEREFORE, I expect major improvements over the coming weeks. There is enough talent in players, coaches and ownership to make that happen.
I have learned to always focus on the next game and on the division. We are have enough talent to win both.
The OFFENSE has looked surprising poor (certainly not playoff quality), compared to what we expected and compared to last year. They have a long way to go. The passing game has gotten little out of Amendola, Dobson and Thompkins. Today, LaFell produced about what we should expect, 2-4 catches a game. Obviously, we are getting more out of the TE position than last year. We have little depth at RB. Bolden seems awful except on Special Teams. We lack depth at RB and TE. Unfortunately, we currently have weakness across the OL and at WR. And yes, the offense is out of sync (Brady, the OL and receivers).
My BOTTOM LINE is that my prediction is still the same as always: a division win (or tie for the division), a place in the playoffs and 11-5. However, I must say that the team that I have seen so far may not make the playoffs. THEREFORE, I expect major improvements over the coming weeks. There is enough talent in players, coaches and ownership to make that happen.
I have learned to always focus on the next game and on the division. We are have enough talent to win both.