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Jones just didn't have the time on that one. That was one of the more slow-developing trick plays I've seen in a while. Great call, just wasn't executed as well as it could have been.
I was a bit surprised that the Pats returned from their bye this past Tuesday...I would think that with a Saturday game they would have been practicing on Monday.
This reich vs BB matchup seems to be working for reich. He even called the TD - "patriots special" yesterday. I cant for the life of me understand why we didnt run between the tackles espcially short yardage on 4th and 1 etc.
I don't disagree at all, but understand you're going to give up in the passing game with such an alignment with Godchaux at DE for significant snaps (best run stuffers are usually not as talented in the pass rush) and it's likely going to take a very high pick to get a true NT that can stay on the field all downs.
That's the issue with the majority of NFL teams' offenses NOT looking like TN and IND (and even the Pats) - in building the Patriots defensively there's trade offs on the roster to construct a defense that is flexible, but not "over built" toward stopping a particular type of offense.
That's why the "big nickel" - otherwise these teams with 3 good WRs or multiple good TEs will feast in the passing attack conversely.
If there's a true 3 down NT available (i.e. free agent or draft) that's affordable (not taking significant assets to get whether $$$ or other picks) sure - go grab him as that's a need.
(as is a replacement MLB for High...a potential replacement for or big $ signing of JC Jackson...a potential replacement for McCourty...etc, etc - it's not like there's just no other decisions to consider)
This. I felt we had to go for it. If you force a pass, there is a chance for dpi. Our season long issues all reared their head for this game. Our Jekyll and Hyde run defense, poor st, and bad short yardage offense.
And how much are you willing to give up to get him given he's likely to go in the top ten or twelve picks????? Sure, if he drops like Barmore makes perfect sense. If not, it's going to cost.
