PatsBoy12
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I will preface this thread by saying that I know it's still extremely early and we're still waiting to see what happens with 3/5 of our O-Line. I know that we're also integrating new parts into the offense and even though some of the new parts are indeed old parts (Gaffney and Stallworth), there still may be a bit of a learning curve. The bottom line is that it is all still just a work in progress.
With that said, I want to know how concerned you all are about the current state of the offense, particularly the offensive line. A recurring theme from the sparse TC reports I read every day seems to be the struggles of the offense. I always felt a slight concern, but I was never too "down" on the offense, even after the dismal performance against the Saints. However, I find myself just a bit nervous now after reading today's rundown. It just seems like there has not been that steady improvement that we all hope for as practices progress.
Practice rundown #17 - Extra Points - Boston.com
When will you begin to panic at the current state of things regarding the offense? This is a team that many believe will be at the top of the league. Heck, CBS predicted a perfect season. However, that will never happen if the team can't win in the trenches, something that many believe cost them two SB victories. So, how concerned are YOU?
With that said, I want to know how concerned you all are about the current state of the offense, particularly the offensive line. A recurring theme from the sparse TC reports I read every day seems to be the struggles of the offense. I always felt a slight concern, but I was never too "down" on the offense, even after the dismal performance against the Saints. However, I find myself just a bit nervous now after reading today's rundown. It just seems like there has not been that steady improvement that we all hope for as practices progress.
Practice rundown #17 - Extra Points - Boston.com
There were again all sorts of blocking problems up front – both for the run and the pass – during team periods. At one point during a situational overtime period, there were three sacks in six plays by Dont’a Hightower, Jermaine Cunningham and Chandler Jones (split), and Trevor Scott. Counted another five tackles for a loss by the defense as the offense couldn’t get out of their own way. At one point, the offense was so bad that Jerod Mayo openly mocked them by asking for the punt team on third down. Later, Brady – who was 13 of 23 with five sacks in team periods -- just shrugged at offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
When will you begin to panic at the current state of things regarding the offense? This is a team that many believe will be at the top of the league. Heck, CBS predicted a perfect season. However, that will never happen if the team can't win in the trenches, something that many believe cost them two SB victories. So, how concerned are YOU?