The Defense: Why I'm Relatively Optimistic

[catent]

I would suggest that Patricia and Belichick allow the defense to play more aggressively and blitz more against mobile QBs.

The defense, without a doubt, looked at their best against New Orleans. While Alex Smith isn't Mike Vick, he's mobile and Belichick has played him as he plays other mobile quarterbacks. What's the common denominator in the defense's struggles this year, and years past? When they play a conservative, passive style of defense against a mobile quarterback, they look terrible, without fail, every time. Unfortunately Jameis Winston is coming up which isn't ideal.

I want to see this defense get back to playing mobile QBs how they used to during the Romeo Crennel days: aggressively with a lot of blitzing from the edge.

Shame on the coaching staff for not learning from their mistakes.

With all that said, I'm optimistic that they will look better against traditional pocket passers, and I hope that today was a wake up call and that the coaching staff will adjust their approach to defending athletic, mobile quarterbacks.

 

[ScottishPatriots]

You're Stevie Wonder?

You must be, this is on course to be the WORST defense in the history of football, it's on that pace right now.

When the secondary play up to their potential for one game then i'll start to believe it can be turned around, i'm not taking anything on blind faith.

 

[Betterthanmost]

I mean, let the QB run all day, he will get tired. Blitz, hit him if you get the chance. The approach so far with this personnel has failed.

 

[supafly]

This defense has issues at every level to attempt to fix.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

I'll be optimistic when I don't have to convert to three religions to pray to three different gods that the Pats defense can hold strong on 3rd and 28

 

[catent]

You're Stevie Wonder?

You must be, this is on course to be the WORST defense in the history of football, it's on that pace right now.

When the secondary play up to their potential for one game then i'll start to believe it can be turned around, i'm not taking anything on blind faith.

No blind faith. I specifically explained why I'm optimistic, not some abstract, "believe in Belichick, it'll be okay" line of reasoning.

You're welcome to hurl petty insults and demean other posters here but I think it's unbecoming of you. I'd recommend a nap and a cold shower, you'll feel better.

 

[BradyFTW!]

I would suggest that Patricia and Belichick allow the defense to play more aggressively and blitz more against mobile QBs.

The defense, without a doubt, looked at their best against New Orleans. While Alex Smith isn't Mike Vick, he's mobile and Belichick has played him as he plays other mobile quarterbacks. What's the common denominator in the defense's struggles this year, and years past? When they play a conservative, passive style of defense against a mobile quarterback, they look terrible, without fail, every time. Unfortunately Jameis Winston is coming up which isn't ideal.

I want to see this defense get back to playing mobile QBs how they used to during the Romeo Crennel days: aggressively with a lot of blitzing from the edge.

Shame on the coaching staff for not learning from their mistakes.

With all that said, I'm optimistic that they will look better against traditional pocket passers, and I hope that today was a wake up call and that the coaching staff will adjust their approach to defending athletic, mobile quarterbacks.

Winston isn't a very mobile QB, luckily. Less so than Alex Smith, probably, and nowhere near Newton and Watson.

 

[catent]

Winston isn't a very mobile QB. Less so than Alex Smith, probably, and nowhere near Newton and Watson.

Okay, great. That's encouraging.

 

[slash83]

I'll be optimistic when I don't have to convert to three religions to pray to three different gods that the Pats defense can hold strong on 3rd and 28

This genuinely made me lol

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

This defense should hang its head in shame. You would hope they feel embarrassed by their play. If you want a career night then just call on this defense. The 2011 defense's looking good right now. Now they get Jameis Winston. Another athletic QB on the road.

 

[bormio]

I'll be optimistic when I don't have to convert to three religions to pray to three different gods that the Pats defense can hold strong on 3rd and 28

They can hold, but then get flagged for holding.

 

[SuperStang83]

You missed the game eh?

 

[catent]

You missed the game eh?

No. I watched the game from start to finish.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

Raiders, falcons, broncos, squealers. They haven't even face those teams yet. Now they get the bucs on the road. This team needs to right the ship now.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Just blitz mobile quarterbacks? Can't believe Belichick and Patricia didn't think of that? Problem solved.

 

[PatriotReign]

McCourty, Gilmore, Rowe, Roberts, Van Noy, Branch, Brown, and Chung have been awful this year.

 

[Ring 6]

Shame on the coaching staff for not learning from their mistakes.

This makes me LOL.

 

[long distance]

Rule #1 of communication: if everybody communicates at the same time there is no communication.

I have to believe BB will actually demand from MP that this is resolved immediately whatever it takes. They had a few 1v1 on the sidelines today . even after halftime.

Watching everyone gesticulating everybody, everybody pointing out what others should do . while the ball is already being snapped . is not something BB will be willing to watch for another week. If they are not able to sort out normal communication and green dot command I wouldn't be surprised if BB suspends it completely for a while..

 

[Ring 6]

Raiders, falcons, broncos, squealers. They haven't even face those teams yet. Now they get the bucs on the road. This team needs to right the ship now.

Or what?
You talk like you are committed to the success of this team and laying it on the line every week giving 100% effort and you can't believe the players don't care as much as you.

 

[Jangles]

That is a comforting post

Against mobile, to somewhat mobile qbs we are the worst defense of all time.

Other than that we're just regular bad

Thanks OP