Patriots snap count thoughts for game 1

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Roberts only played 20 snaps. Hes a backup now.

The Ja'Whaun Bentley era has begun.

I saw that but even in 20 snaps the run defense appeared to take a serious hit

 

[RobertWeathers]

I saw that but even in 20 snaps the run defense appeared to take a serious hit

I'm certainly not a big Roberts fan but I don't think it was all him.

These kinds of number are subject to interpretation (situation, strategy, etc).

What happened to the Patriots run defense against the Texans?

 

[Ring 6]

In the eyes of the coaching staff and vs HOU, Davis was ahead of Rivers.

Maybe that changes next week. Who knows.

Well yeah that’s obvious. I thought you were giving a reason.

 

[Sciz]

Davis saw some time lined up inside against the left guard, where his ~30 pound advantage over Rivers really comes into play. He had a good rush there on the almost-safety, I believe.

 

[PatsFan2]

I'm certainly not a big Roberts fan but I don't think it was all him.

These kinds of number are subject to interpretation (situation, strategy, etc).

What happened to the Patriots run defense against the Texans?

They got gashed some by a Texans no name backfield they would be very fortune if Leonard Fournette don't go on Sunday. Considering our injury situation Injuries great equalizer.

 

[PatsFan2]

Davis saw some time lined up inside against the left guard, where his ~30 pound advantage over Rivers really comes into play. He had a good rush there on the almost-safety, I believe.

Rivers statue wise is built like a basketball player might be career situational pass Rusher if that. He might be a Barkevious Mingo one who never reaches their full potential.

 

[Sicilian]

I saw that but even in 20 snaps the run defense appeared to take a serious hit

There was also the stat flying around that the run defense took a huge hit when Trey Flowers and Laurence Guy weren't on the field. So to claim that Roberts was the problem, you'd have to compare how many snaps he was out there with or without those two, and also take into consideration down, distance, and situation. I don't think it's black and white.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Well yeah that’s obvious. I thought you were giving a reason.

Captain believes Rivers is better than Davis. The coaches disagree.

 

[RobertWeathers]

There was also the stat flying around that the run defense took a huge hit when Trey Flowers and Laurence Guy weren't on the field. So to claim that Roberts was the problem, you'd have to compare how many snaps he was out there with or without those two, and also take into consideration down, distance, and situation. I don't think it's black and white.

Butler too but we all know hes not a stout run defender.

 

[Ring 6]

Captain believes Rivers is better than Davis. The coaches disagree.

I don’t agree with that statement. Davis was part of that game plan. That doesn’t mean they think he is better. He just fit that game plan.

 

[IllegalContact]

Still don't understand why Derek Rivers was inactive.

because he's behind clayborn, flowers and wise and doesn't do special teams

 

[RobertWeathers]

I don’t agree with that statement. Davis was part of that game plan. That doesn’t mean they think he is better. He just fit that game plan.

OK they thought Davis would be a better player in that game.

 

[Ring 6]

OK they thought Davis would be a better player in that game.

For the role.

 

[JackBauer]

OK they thought Davis would be a better player in that game.

Dude, you forgot for the role.

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Still don't understand why Derek Rivers was inactive.

Another high draft pick bites the dust?

 

[RobertWeathers]

For the role.

Which was to rush the passer and stop the run.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Dude, you forgot for the role.

As DE sure

 

[JackBauer]

Another high draft pick bites the dust?

Kinda premature.

 

[Hyped]

Comments:

a.) Cannon should see more snaps this week.

b.) Can we seriously at least try throwing to Dwayne Allen now and then? He's almost always single covered by a smaller defender.

c.) I don't even recall Jason McCourty being out there...he played 8 snaps...hmmm...

 

[Ring 6]

Which was to rush the passer and stop the run.

Actually it seems that it was to play a big 3 man front and rush in a controlled fashion.
Davis and rivers are very different players.
Davis is a large DE, a guy who could move inside to dt.
Rivers is a small de, a guy who could be an olb.
While they kind of play the same position they have very different strengths and weaknesses within the overall skill set ofthe position.
The point being that Davis playing week 1 doesn’t necessarily mean they believe Davis is a better de but it means for the game plan against the type of offense they have created unique schemes against he was the best fit for the unique one they used.