Patriots Pregame Thread Week 2 discussion: Super Bowl XLIX Finalists visit Foxboro

[PatsFan2]

Keep an eye on kenneth walker’s practice status today. He missed yesterday with an oblique injury

Yess.

 

[Ross12]

Read a report somewhere yesterday that Drake Maye is taking 30% of the first string practice reps... Interesting if true. Hurts Jacoby a bit but would seem like a clear indication that they're trying to still prep Maye to start soon.

 

[Real fan 02]

I think they always prepare for two games, but I wonder how much they have to prepare for a division rival.

We know them and they know us.. will be a short week for both teams.. it's pretty much get the win and get out healthy and get to the mini- bye
.. 10 days off.

 

[Real fan 02]

Yess.

Peppers says that's ass.. I was looking forward to hitting him.

 

[PatsFan2]

Read a report somewhere yesterday that Drake Maye is taking 30% of the first string practice reps... Interesting if true. Hurts Jacoby a bit but would seem like a clear indication that they're trying to still prep Maye to start soon.

People get hurt in this game they would be silly if they think Brissett will last the season. That's a really good move by them integrating Maye.

 

[Real fan 02]

People get hurt in this game they would be silly if they think Brissett will last the season. That's a really good move by them integrating Maye.

This was Done going back to end of last preseason game. I believe the plan is to have maye ready.. they know the line is a liability and it makes sense.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

This was Done going back to end of last preseason game. I believe the plan is to have maye ready.. they know the line is a liability and it makes sense.

True, i get the OL concerns but hopefully maye is better equipped to handle them. Think at this point we can just accept that there will be a fair amount of pressure coming off the left edge this year. In preseason at least Maye showed the ability to slide up in the pocket and deliver a strong ball. The key to me is keeping the interior strong, thus far Layden has had a couple breakdowns each game I’ve seen him in. He’ll need to improve there and i feel like he can with experience.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Name the Patriots LBers better than him. I'm not saying he's the best but He's probably 5th-10th best (depending how break it down between OLB/ilb/edge).

Nelson
Hightower
Bruschi
Johnson
Buonicotti
Mayo
I'm sure I'm missing someone

Vincent Brown would bury Mayo...

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Yes, absolutely yes to Malcolm being there Sunday!

 

[archstanton543]

Yes, absolutely yes to Malcolm being there Sunday!

I hope they don't bring him in when we play the Eagles.

 

[Sicilian]

I hope they don't bring him in when we play the Eagles.

They'll bring him in, but then fifteen minutes before the game they'll tell him Bademosi is doing it instead.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

We know them and they know us.. will be a short week for both teams.. it's pretty much get the win and get out healthy and get to the mini- bye
.. 10 days off.

With the new gameplans, coaching staff and players I don't think the Pats know any teams this year. Should be a good game, especially if the Pats play competitively against Seattle.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

True, i get the OL concerns but hopefully maye is better equipped to handle them. Think at this point we can just accept that there will be a fair amount of pressure coming off the left edge this year. In preseason at least Maye showed the ability to slide up in the pocket and deliver a strong ball. The key to me is keeping the interior strong, thus far Layden has had a couple breakdowns each game I’ve seen him in. He’ll need to improve there and i feel like he can with experience.

How AVP gameplans around the left side of the line will be a good indicator of his capability. I is is a win if he finds a way to prevent this limitation from totally derailing the offense.

 

[WinstonSmith]

I hope they don't bring him in when we play the Eagles.

No, they've announced that they're bringing in McNabb.

 

[Real fan 02]

With the new gameplans, coaching staff and players I don't think the Pats know any teams this year. Should be a good game, especially if the Pats play competitively against Seattle.

Referring to the Jets. Yes we know thier scheme. We always play tight games with them.. being a division opponent. Even when we're were winning Jets always played us tough.

 

[Real fan 02]

True, i get the OL concerns but hopefully maye is better equipped to handle them. Think at this point we can just accept that there will be a fair amount of pressure coming off the left edge this year. In preseason at least Maye showed the ability to slide up in the pocket and deliver a strong ball. The key to me is keeping the interior strong, thus far Layden has had a couple breakdowns each game I’ve seen him in. He’ll need to improve there and i feel like he can with experience.

Agree here. I wonder if Okorafor starts at LT being he was pulled? The left side until someone solidifies it will definitely be a weak spot.. maye and his abilities definitely help the O line.. I also believe some of those deep passes Brissett missed maye completes. So we will see as the season goes on.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

Referring to the Jets. Yes we know thier scheme. We always play tight games with them.. being a division opponent. Even when we're were winning Jets always played us tough.

True, I was referring to the need to revamp the Pats part of the equation. On the surface the Jets are a good team to have on a short schedule, I am just pointing out that this year is a bit different. Even though the team understands the Jets schemes based on the old offense, there are a lot of new faces and AVP needs to formulate a new gameplan.

 

[PScottman]

Hawkins can spy gino Smith because he's still mobile..

Too much man coverage - they won't go the whole game just in man. They'll mix in zone - cover-2 and 3 probably to make Seattle string plays together and allow the defense to face the QB. I doubt they're far enough along by game 2 to add in combo coverage, but maybe because this secondary has been (mostly) together a couple years that's an option.

 

[Real fan 02]

True, I was referring to the need to revamp the Pats part of the equation. On the surface the Jets are a good team to have on a short schedule, I am just pointing out that this year is a bit different. Even though the team understands the Jets schemes based on the old offense, there are a lot of new faces and AVP needs to formulate a new gameplan.

Yes understand. I think what gives an advantage is our staff is revamped. So teams even in our division can't rely on past practices. Plus the offense is a new scheme.

 

[Brady Lady Jana]

Yes understand. I think what gives an advantage is our staff is revamped. So teams even in our division can't rely on past practices. Plus the offense is a new scheme.

That's a great point. It's an entirely new offense. Defense not so much but offense is unrecognizable from the past.