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Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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BB unvieled his D1s for the world to see. And the reaction was overwhelmingly complementary. Here is Tampa guard Davin Joseph:
“They used to be a 3-4, gapping-type defense,’’ he said. “They’re more of an attacking defense now. They have the right guys for the defense and they’re able to work it. And it seems like they’ve been playing it for years. And you would have never known they made a switch, even with no OTAs or an offseason. You couldn’t tell. (emphasis added)
“They had the right guys inside, they had the right defensive ends. They have the right linebackers for that defense. It was a heck of a challenge today to go against some quality guys. My hat’s off to them.’’
The Globe in For depth, they may be in league of their own - The Boston Globe notes that:
"in the first half, the Patriots’ defense accounted for the following disruptive plays against the quarterback or in the backfield: nine quarterback pressures, eight QB hits, two sacks (both by Mayo), one quarterback knockdown, one tackle for a loss, two holding penalties, and one false start."
One NFL executive had this to say:
"“[Bill] Belichick is through screwing around. What we saw tonight, if that’s the way they continue to go into the season, is a complete departure from what we saw last season. They’re not reacting. They’re dictating.’’
Kudos to BB for being restless in his search for a creative, attacking, effective defense and for not being dogmatic and ideological. What makes BB truly special is not just that he is willing to experiment, innovate and change but he has the genius to recruit the right talents and get the most out of his players.
Here's wishing the D stays healthy. Should be fun to see them play this year.
“They used to be a 3-4, gapping-type defense,’’ he said. “They’re more of an attacking defense now. They have the right guys for the defense and they’re able to work it. And it seems like they’ve been playing it for years. And you would have never known they made a switch, even with no OTAs or an offseason. You couldn’t tell. (emphasis added)
“They had the right guys inside, they had the right defensive ends. They have the right linebackers for that defense. It was a heck of a challenge today to go against some quality guys. My hat’s off to them.’’
The Globe in For depth, they may be in league of their own - The Boston Globe notes that:
"in the first half, the Patriots’ defense accounted for the following disruptive plays against the quarterback or in the backfield: nine quarterback pressures, eight QB hits, two sacks (both by Mayo), one quarterback knockdown, one tackle for a loss, two holding penalties, and one false start."
One NFL executive had this to say:
"“[Bill] Belichick is through screwing around. What we saw tonight, if that’s the way they continue to go into the season, is a complete departure from what we saw last season. They’re not reacting. They’re dictating.’’
Kudos to BB for being restless in his search for a creative, attacking, effective defense and for not being dogmatic and ideological. What makes BB truly special is not just that he is willing to experiment, innovate and change but he has the genius to recruit the right talents and get the most out of his players.
Here's wishing the D stays healthy. Should be fun to see them play this year.