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1) The dinged patriot OL needs to be able to protect Brady and diminish Freeney and the rest of the colt pass rush. We will likely run a lot of six man lines, using one of our TE's as a blocker.
2) The patriots need a pass rush or need to blitz. They CANNOT allow Manning time to throw. Bltitzing will out pressure on the secondary, but pressure that they can handle. What they can't handle is Manning with time in the pocket.
BOTTOM LINE
Whichever quarterback gets protection will likely pick apart the opposing secondaries.
2) The patriots need a pass rush or need to blitz. They CANNOT allow Manning time to throw. Bltitzing will out pressure on the secondary, but pressure that they can handle. What they can't handle is Manning with time in the pocket.
BOTTOM LINE
Whichever quarterback gets protection will likely pick apart the opposing secondaries.