kkpat
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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It's funny that the writer linked above says the Patriots "Pats can't run the ball effectively". I've seen that from fans and writers of opposing teams on a weekly basis this year. I blame the misconception on fantasy football; the Patriots don't have any fantasy football studs other than Brady, so too many people fall into the trap of assuming everyone else is mediocre.
The guy who wrote that should have spent two minutes in research before hitting the submit button. The Patriots are averaging 4.2 yards per carry; slightly above average (13th) - while the Bears are a below average 23rd with 3.9 yards per carry. The Pats are 13th in the NFL with 111.5 rushing yards per game; the Bears are 22nd with 102.9. And the Patriots are second in the NFL with 15 rushing touchdowns; the Bears are 24th with only 7.
If the Pats "can't run the ball effectively", what does that say about the Bears' running game?
Similarly, the writer - just like we have seen every week for a while now - trots out the 'Pats don't have a deep threat since Moss was traded, that makes them easier to defend' line. I can completely understand people saying that when the trade first occurred - but you're still saying that now? That's just plain dumb.
Someone in the comment section - 99% of which is a waste of time - suggested that the Bears leave their linebackers in coverage because that is where they are best. I'll admit I have not watched the Bears much, but it seems to me from watching the Pats all season that is a matchup that has favored the Pats all year long; players like Hernandez and Woodhead will leave linebackers in the dust.
sshhhhhh....
Don't wake up the sleeping dogs...
These myths are all the product of watching the statistics and listening to dumb heads of ESPN. Our next door neighbor Sexy Rexy and his players bought these too. They are worst defense. They are 9-2 but scraped through. They have no running game. TB just throws all day. We beat up Brady and we are all set.
The superficial knowledge is time and again repeated and reinforced by mediots and players. I hope the Bears players and coaches think the same way. They will find out on Sunday how hard and tough our players are. After the MNF, it is difficult for us to stay under the radar.