makoute
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As for Welker, I'm hoping he comes inside and gets pounded by David harris, but I'm almost resigned to the fact that he'll be torching Lito with regularity
On defense, BB has only one real choice...stop the run and make the rookie QB win the game. Stack the box to stop the run and force Sanchez to make quick decisions. Jones and Washington combined for 35 carries and 167 yards. Sanchez had only 18 completions, but averaged 15 yards/completions. I didn't see the Jets game but I can only guess that the RB success allowed alot of play action. Without Mayo, I'm concerned that the speedy RB duo will leave the OLBs vulnerable...and Keller may become a big factor if Sanchez is given time.
On offense, I see a similar game plan as last night. Max protection for Brady and short passes. Ryan will be ambushing Brady 24-7, so I expect alot Faulk draws and swing passes. The screen needs to be better executed than last night. If the Pats can withstand the early onslaught and use the Jets aggressiveness against them, Brady may get some some shots down the field. Jenkins is a beast in the middle. Harris is a stud at LB. BB may decide to test Gholston on the line. Again, I expect alot of draws.
I would love to hear opinions on the Jets from someone who actually saw their game 1.
I agree with most of what you have said but actually the running game really didnt take over until late in the game. Sanchez looked very good for his first game but did get away with a couple of passes that could have been intercepted. He sometimes doesnt get the ball high enough on the screen passes. Keller is going to cause serious matchup problems for your defense. Also, I think we will have some success running against you as we have a very good OL. Our defense is very aggressive and I think BB will spread us out to create one on one matchups and give Brady many options when we blitz (and we will blitz). Welker scares the crap out of me more than Moss does as I believe Revis can contain Moss for the most part. Also, I think Baker and Faulk will have big games for the Pats as Baker wants to get back at the Jets and we dont have the best pass covering group of LB's. i'm sure Belichick will do his best to help Baker get his revenge. Jenkins is a beast in the middle and David Harris will be better than Scott in a year or two. He hits hard! We have to get pressure on Brady if we want to win this game. Brady is still not stepping into his throws as he did before the injury but is still lethal given time. Gholston was ok but nothing special in the opener. Ryan is trying to get him to become more aggressive. I think this game comes down to the final minutes and hope the Jets can pull it out but the Pats have the edge in that scenario.
1. I don't see BB going into max protect for Brady because that is playing into what Ryan wants.. he wants a target to throw the house at. You will see a lot of hot throws and sight adjustments that are predicated on where the pressure/blitz is coming from, and beating the rush, and nobody is better than Brady at reading that.
2. What makes you say that Brady is not stepping into his throws? He was doing that 100% in the last quarter. How else did he get those deep completions? You cannot throw bullets like those without following through.
3. Gholston is a joke. He cannot shed the block. If he plays, we will go right at him.
I am not saying he is never stepping into his throws. What I am saying is that when he is pressured he is throwing more off his back foot than he used to prior to the injury, thus the increased number of high throws you are siing from him. I think that is pretty plain to see. It is possible for someone to say something about your golden boy without them being wrong.