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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.If we're going to be passing to the halfbacks, I'd rather it be White. Jackson isn't exactly fleet of foot anymore.
Yea other than a few screens or something after pounding the rock up the middle a few times with Jackson to keep the defense honest, White should get the majority of passing downs
If we're going to be passing to the halfbacks, I'd rather it be White. Jackson isn't exactly fleet of foot anymore.
With Jackson, Belichick thinks there is potential for him to contribute as a pass-catcher as well.
"Steven’s had a lot of production in the passing game over the course of his career. He’s got good hands, soft hands for a big man, so we’ll see how all that plays out, but I think he can help us on all three downs," he said. "How much that is and how long that is, that’s part of something we’re working through as well."
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Of course White is quicker, but against little cornerbacks? I think Jackson gets plenty of YAC in those matchups.Clearly White is the 1st option but SJax showed with the 20 yrd catch n run he can still move- just slower.
If only White could run the ball ....just a little. Keep defenses off balance and cool the pass rush a little.
....and something they did many, many many times with Vereen last year and in the playoffs.Well, I tend to agree with that guy - BB that is. I've said it before and let's think outside the box. I think white is a much better receiver than runner. Why not have him split wide or in the slot sometimes?
It's just a little creativity using the talent you have in creative ways.
Absolutely. Both ballcarriers are effective.Of course White is quicker, but against little cornerbacks? I think Jackson gets plenty of YAC in those matchups.
....and something they did many, many many times with Vereen last year and in the playoffs.
Yep. Especially with LBs who suck in coverage.Yup. With Edelman and Amendola iffy, might be needed to win a first game or two.
I'd like to see a split back formation with both White and Jackson
But what if White isn't in the game and Jackson is? why should we limit ourselves to what the other team expects?
Yep. Especially with LBs who suck in coverage.
I think White is going to have a huge playoff run. I think the team is trying to be careful with him. Hes never played this much in a season before and want to make sure he doesn't wear down.
I guess if hes still capable of being that kind of player.. but he doesnt have a lot of experience in this offense and if you're on the field a lot on pass downs, you need to have a deep understanding of the blocking assignments, etc