PATRIOTS TRAINING CAMP Patriots/Packers joint practice 8/17/23

[mike_usagisan]

 

[Kasmir]

Zappe keeping Mac on his heels.

You wish.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Maybe the Jets coach was on to something when he cancelled second day of joint practice, saying too many fights and injuries on second days.

Probably just more likely that the Jets coach was on something.

 

[patfanken]

The power run game against nfl defenses that keep getting lighter can be a huge differentiator when we play teams. The real issue ( what I think you’re saying) is that in order for the power run game to be successful, you have to have a complimentary passing game that can take advantage of PA/8 man boxes. I love that style of offense. Watching as a defense just slowly wilts away all game along as powerful bully offense just toys with them. Difference is that on those teams you typically have all of the power and attitude coming from an aggressive offensive line. Now thats what Im worried about.

But you see the ground and pound offense requires ONE thing that most fans here and ALL of the media will never allow, and that is PATIENCE. Sadly too many will be calling for mass firings after the first series if it doesn't end in a score.

The true results of a ground and pound offense often isn't seen often until the 4th quarter when the 30 odd rushes previously have its effect. But ignore the above, it seems like it is much more fun to celebrate the negative and hope for the worst so you can say I told you so.

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

[PP2]

Love it. The way things are going we're having the equivalent of three games this week.

Invaluable reps.

 

[JMC00]

 

[mgcolby]

Rham watch out.

All joking aside. I wouldn't be shocked if they both rush for 1000. A run game like that would be unreal for the passing game. Especially the play action. With solid line play and competent QB play we can make some noise.

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

[Sciz]

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

[Scotty]

I hope the TT withdrawal is only a precaution....he seemed to be having a good session until the "injury"....waiting on any reports

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

[mgteich]

BACKUP CENTER
I think that Ferentz is the best Game Day choice for the first month of the season.

OPTION
Have Russey and Andrews on the 53, and then put one of both on IR in the first week after the cut. I'm fine with both being out for 4 games.

 

[mike_usagisan]

For those of you worried about the Packers TE:

 

[mike_usagisan]

 

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