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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'd like to see what people think about the Patriots Run Defense.
How many Yards per game, and YPC, will the Pats Defense yield in 2010?
How about 2011?
Just to recall the Pats Run Defense in 2009 yielded 110.5 Yards per game, and 4.4 Yards per Carry.
I'd like to see what people think about the Patriots Run Defense.
How many Yards per game, and YPC, will the Pats Defense yield in 2010?
How about 2011?
Just to recall the Pats Run Defense in 2009 yielded 110.5 Yards per game, and 4.4 Yards per Carry.
Keep in mind that the Pats also played nine games against the top six rushing teams in 2009, including the Jets (#1), Miami (#4) and the Ravens (#5) twice each, plus Tennessee, Carolina and NO. Probably brought the Pats average YPG and YPC allowed up a bit, don't ya think?
Good stuff, MaineMan. I think that does bring some perspective to the stats. Nonetheless, I do think we need to improve against the run situationally; if we can limit teams on first and second down, I think we'll magically see our pass-rush improve. Or at least that's my hope.
Good stuff, MaineMan. I think that does bring some perspective to the stats. Nonetheless, I do think we need to improve against the run situationally; if we can limit teams on first and second down, I think we'll magically see our pass-rush improve. Or at least that's my hope.
That is exactly what I think too. It seemed against the good teams they were always in 3rd and 2 and that makes it hard to pass rush, and many times you can't stop the run without repeatedly yielding a conversion. They just couldn't get off the field against the good teams.
If you yield short runs on first and second downs, you're free to go all out on third down pass rush.
Keep in mind that the Pats also played nine games against the top six rushing teams in 2009, including the Jets (#1), Miami (#4) and the Ravens (#5) twice each, plus Tennessee, Carolina and NO. Probably brought the Pats average YPG and YPC allowed up a bit, don't ya think?
BTW - just reported on RotoWorld - Shawne Merriman has fired Tom Condon as his agent, speaking of potential pass-rushers for the Pats. Not saying that anything will happen, but at least Merriman is no longer repped by an agent the Pats won't deal with.
I dont think the Pats are high on his list after seeing that April fools joke on NFLN last month. When he was put under the gun, he tried to take the Pats down with him.
Editor's Note:
I should mention: I AM familiar with the concept of running outside the Tackles!
But with such a confluence of Force ANNIHILATING the Inside Run, in the years to come ~ or so I perceive it ~ the Outside Run becomes MUCH more predictable ~ and vulnerable.
Furthermore, I believe that ~ particularly after Halloween, once they've had enough time to work ~ Cunningham and Ninkovich will be consistently Setting the Edge.
All in all, I believe that the New England FootBall Patriots 2010 Defense ~ as WELL as the New England FooBall Patriots 2010 Offense ~ will absolutely STUN most of their Fans.
I'm pretty optimistic about the upcoming season, but I think you've been hitting the Kickapoo Joy Juice just a tad too vigorously.
Editor's Note:
I should mention: I AM familiar with the concept of running outside the Tackles!
But with such a confluence of Force ANNIHILATING the Inside Run, in the years to come ~ or so I perceive it ~ the Outside Run becomes MUCH more predictable ~ and vulnerable.
Furthermore, I believe that ~ particularly after Halloween, once they've had enough time to work ~ Cunningham and Ninkovich will be consistently Setting the Edge.
All in all, I believe that the New England FootBall Patriots 2010 Defense ~ as WELL as the New England FooBall Patriots 2010 Offense ~ will absolutely STUN most of their Fans.
I see run defense to the right, as a huge problem in 2010. If anybody is thinking Slow poke spikes is going to be able to get outside against a Spiller or Johnson, they are sadly mistaken.
As for Ninkovich or Burgess or Cunningham or Crable being able to set an edge. That is ridiculous.
There are huge issues with our run defense as currently configured.