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Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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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.I have noticed a significant improvement in our run defense with Branch and Big Vince on the field. Anyone else seeing the same thing?
plus he was demanding double teams like all day. freed up nink and ayers to get to the passer. If Jones can make it back for the playoffs to add to Branch and Siligia, this dl should be able to do some damage.Agreed. I was thinking of the guy as a fill-in until Silga returned but he was pushing the pocket yesterday which in my opinion is a more effective pass rush than the typical edge rusher.
With regard to run-defense, I would also give some credit to Casillas, our new linebacker in the base.
We would do well to re-sign our in-season rent-a-players: Branch, Ayers and Casillas. They have made a major difference to the defense.
Clearly, having Browner integrated into the defense has also helped a lot.
Yep- hes played 56 snaps in 3 games. A decent sampling size but not enough to say hes the man responsible for a stout run D.I think he is a factor, but I wouldn't say a difference maker based on the number of snaps he is playing.
When you take out QB runs (which really isn't run D) this is the recent Patriots run D #s.
Detriot 22-73 3.3
Indy 13-4 0.3
Denver 15-40 2.7
Total 3 games 50-117 2.3 average of 39 yards per game.
I'm hoping we can put Wilfork on a pitch count once Siliga gets back.
The defense has averaged 19.5 PPG since Browner came off of suspension.
Agreed. Hes getting good experience and while not spectacular is filling a need. Hes doing OK.I have been really impressed with Moore. He comes out of a small school and is getting playing with the Pats. I think the Pats found a real keeper in this kid.