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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.Just to chime in, yes; Mayo is an absolute monster. Also, Guyton and Woods had very good games.
With Mayo on the team I think our LB corp will be solid for a long time. And to think, some people didn't like that draft pick...
When it happens that many times, it's a trend. They are system players.
We need a hell of a lot more than that.
This is why people who rag on the defense drive me nuts. We have TONS of talent and speed on defense, but we have been dealing with a ton of injuries and are naturally transitioning from a bend don't break style that was meant to go along with the ridiculous offense of last year, to an aggressive pass rush type defense. It's not supposed to be perfect, but the defense has been getting better and better lately, with Mayo playing the best game yet tonight, along with other pleasant surprises in Guyton and Woods and to a lesser extent Wilhite and Merriweather.
A new defensive coordinator would help.
I am also enjoying Wilhite (although I don't recall seeing him on the field too much today) and am a big Meriweather fan.
I am ragging on the playcalling in the D. Not the actual players. Just wanted to make that clear.
Is anybody else pleasantly surprised by the physical presence he brings to the table? I thought his spine was going to be snapped in twine when he met Jones at the goal line and drove him back . . .
When Belichick harped on his intelligence, I assumed that meant he was destined to be in position more often than not; I did not expect for him to deliver bone-crushing hits every 3 minutes.
Is anybody else pleasantly surprised by the physical presence he brings to the table? I thought his spine was going to be snapped in twine when he met Jones at the goal line and drove him back . . .
When Belichick harped on his intelligence, I assumed that meant he was destined to be in position more often than not; I did not expect for him to deliver bone-crushing hits every 3 minutes.
We have the future in our 2 ILB's. Guyton and Mayo will be getting it done for us for years to come.
Guyton is the exact type of player who comes out of nowhere and exactly defines the difference between the Pats and other teams. People who knock the Pats recent drafts always do it without comparing them to other teams drafts, so they think every pick is supposed to be perfect. When Chad Jackson got cut, you'd think some people here forgot about all of the talent the Pats have built their dynasty around through savvy drafting and FA acquisitions. Pretty much every single player on the defense right now shows a lot of talent and potential, but it's going to take time to adjust to the volatility of injuries and new gameplanning.
If Meriweather wanted to win like Mayo wanted to win, maybe he makes that stop on 3rd and 15 and the Pats get the ball back.
The LB (Guyton, I think), blew the coverage, not the SS. He bit a little on the under. Lack of experience. A slower Bruschi would make that play with ease. Still, you need to play to learn. As for desire, you can confuse it with inexperience. Confident players make faster, better decisions.
I'm getting a #51 Jersey as well.
I already got a Mayo Jersey.... for 20$!!!!!!
If Meriweather wanted to win like Mayo wanted to win, maybe he makes that stop on 3rd and 15 and the Pats get the ball back.