USA Today: "The Patriots don't have a 'system' and NFL teams can't defend it"

[Galeb]

I wonder how the Pats roster compares to other teams when it comes to the difference in salaries from top to bottom. It helps to have a GOAT QB who's willing to settle for less I suppose. When I don't feel as lazy I'll check into it more.

TB's salary is definitely a huge boon for the Pats. After all the Framegate BS and everything that's happened since, I wouldn't be shocked if Brady took the vet minimum (with a no trade clause) for his next contract. Sure, the NFLPA would be pissed, but I bet it would circumvent BB's year early mantra. I doubt it would take long before the NFL and NFLPA worked together to make such contracts impossible for premier players in the future. It know it's unlikely, but if there's a QB who has a shot to play till 48, it's T effin B.

 

[Rhodey]

Trying to defend Lewis and Gronk seems almost like a lost cause so I would put my energy into shutting down Edelman. Double Edelman at all times and mix up some coverages. As a defense I would try to force the ball Amendola's direction. Defensive line should focus on batting passes and ignore play action.

I would purposely let Blount have moderate success so that they dont abandon the run. I would constantly gamble on first down with blitzes that would force Brady to his left. Fleming is the weak link.

And this might work for a half. Then BB changes things and it's like a new game against another team.

 

[n1997y]

The Patriots have a system. It's called "Tom Brady".

Disagree. It's called "The Hoodie"

 

[Deus Irae]

Disagree. It's called "The Hoodie"

"The Hoodie", without Tom Brady, has never made the playoffs with the Patriots (0-2), and has only made it once in Cleveland, for a total of 1 playoff appearance in 7 non-Brady seasons. "The Hoodie", without Tom Brady, is a .471 coach (16-18) in New England and a .456 (36-43) coach in Cleveland.


The Patriots system is Tom Brady.

 

[Bruins29]

Ok issue #8 Steve Spurrier and Tom Brady VS Bill Bellichick & Carson Palmer

 

[The Brandon Five]

Ok issue #8 Steve Spurrier and Tom Brady VS Bill Bellichick & Carson Palmer

"I've got chunks of guys like you in my stool!"