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Dabruinz, would you like to see Dennard over Moore? Should Dowling get more playing time? I would give both much more playing time over Moore. I usually disagree with you so I'm interested in your opinion.
What I would like doesn't matter.. I want the coaches to put the best players they have out there on any given week. And those players need to know their jobs and execute. No point in being on the field if you can't execute.
But, let's understand. The play of the secondary is tied into the play of the front 7. If the front 7 is getting pressure on the QB and forcing him to make throws flat-footed or on the move, or without being able to step up, then the Secondary's job should be easier. If the secondary is doing their job in coverage (being it Man or Zone) then that should by the front 7 time to put more pressure on the QB.
McCourty has his confidence back. That much is clear. He's getting his head around much more often than he did last year, though still not all the time.
Arrington was burned again, today. This time by Stokely. Not sure why he gave Stokely a free release at the line , but he did. And it was clear he shouldn't have. Arrington seems to be good for 2-3 1st downs by the opposing offense a week..
Moore - Is the most physical of the Pats CBs. His game speed is better than his timed speed. That's why he's been able to make plays. His jams on Thomas weren't enough though.
Denard - Seemed to hold his own against Thomas. Hopefully it will mean more snaps during the game.
Dowling - Don't know what's going on with him. He and Denard seemed to have passed Marquice Cole on the CB depth chart for the time being.