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Gives fans who are interested a little more insight as to how the systems inner workings and thought process via his time spent with the assistant coaches and Caserio.
Only quibble is he can't quite let go of the ball you have to catch yet...
Also some hints at where they see this value and depth in this draft, what they see for McCourty going forward, and this system note...
Patriots in good shape with draft preparation - The Boston Globe
Only quibble is he can't quite let go of the ball you have to catch yet...
Also some hints at where they see this value and depth in this draft, what they see for McCourty going forward, and this system note...
We all know the struggles that receiver Chad Ochocinco had in assimilating into the Patriots offense, and that puts his future with the team in doubt.
Receivers coach Chad O’Shea related some of the complexities with the offense that can make things difficult for a new receiver.
“At times, there are four decisions that a receiver needs to make after the snap the way our offense is,’’ O’Shea said. “That’s one of the advantages of our offense, that we give players a lot of flexibility within the system to take what the defense gives us. And that’s definitely something that’s unique about our offense.’’
Recognizing blitzes is something receivers have to do as well. They often have to break off their route if a defense sends extra players.
“It’s on everybody,’’ O’Shea said. “We always say we need to see everything through the same set of eyes. So receivers have responsibilities in blitz, we have responsibilities in our route conversions, and the most important thing is the quarterback and receiver have to be on the same page. That’s why it takes time.’’
Playing with a veteran quarterback like Tom Brady is also an issue.
“They have a quarterback that has played within the same system for a number of years, so he’s so advanced within the system and you have players trying to play within the same system,’’ O’Shea said.
“Tom’s level of advancement in the system is a difference to the new player because he moves fast and they need to move fast with him.’’
Patriots in good shape with draft preparation - The Boston Globe
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