Patriots Pregame Thread 2025 Raiders @ Patriots - Early thoughts

[Ross12]

Yeah their is some unknown there. I hope Brown is at LG and Wilson at C...I think that is the strongest combo for the OL...but most likely that won't happen this game. I just hope were not seeing musical chairs this season. More then any other position group...they need reps with each other to gel. Consistency.

IMO, I think they will give Bradbury a long leash because he is a very good run blocker and they are going to want to lean on the run game. So, Wilson at LG makes the most sense. Let Brown be a combo G/C backup.

 

[JayNM]

This isn’t Belichick, he hated playing rookie RBs early.

I think Vrabel is smarter, or perhaps less stubborn is a better way to put it.

Well, McD always had a saying in the offense, and he's in charge again. Supposedly he dislikes RBs who cant pass protect, which is not Trevon's case

But I think Stevenson has a some past credit and his contract will aslo "speak up" in a way. Gibson also will get a few touches

We'll see Handerson definitely feels special in his few runs

 

[mikey m]

Amari Cooper retiring. That’s nice.

Edit: Damn didn’t realize how far his production fell last year

 

[DC Patriots]

One less thing to worry about

 

[Uptown]

 

[Ross12]

Okay, so... focus on stopping the run... double Bowers with Elliss + a safety... stick Davis on Meyers all game long

 

[Drunken Cicerone]

I think Ashton Jeanty is going to be a problem.l and can shoulder the load like he did in college. I think it’s a great test to see if the run D is as improved as we hope.

 

[mgteich]

IMO, I think they will give Bradbury a long leash because he is a very good run blocker and they are going to want to lean on the run game. So, Wilson at LG makes the most sense. Let Brown be a combo G/C backup

I suspect that Wallace is the first off the bench at OG.

 

[Ross12]

I suspect that Wallace is the first off the bench at OG.

You might be right actually. Though he really mostly repped at LG, but I suppose that's the most likely position to need swapping out anyway. Onwenu rarely misses time.

 

[sb1]

Goes without saying we're gonna find out a lot about Campbell on Sunday.

 

[signbabybrady]

If we go by the positions on their draft cards then we have more line coaches than guards lol.

 

[jdlboot14]

I think we'll be fine at CB. Austin is plenty good enough (and good length) to stop rookie Thornton. And I'm sure Davis will be on Meyers most of the day. Jones in the slot against Tucker.
I expect to see Hawkins & Woodson work on Bowers

 

[Ross12]

I think we'll be fine at CB. Austin is plenty good enough (and good length) to stop rookie Thornton. And I'm sure Davis will be on Meyers most of the day. Jones in the slot against Tucker.
I expect to see Hawkins & Woodson work on Bowers

Might be a decent spot to put Dugger on him sometimes too. Mapu also a consideration.

 

[jdlboot14]

Might be a decent spot to put Dugger on him sometimes too. Mapu also a consideration.

I just think Dugger is much better as SS - delivering hits and spying the ball. He's not great (instinctual) in deep coverage. Mapu is still an enigma, I don't know where they see him in this D. I was shocked he made the team actually. Especially compared to Peppers. But, I would absolutely love to see Mapu man up Bowers all game - just to see if he could as an athletic match.

 

[Ring 6]

I just think Dugger is much better as SS - delivering hits and spying the ball. He's not great (instinctual) in deep coverage. Mapu is still an enigma, I don't know where they see him in this D. I was shocked he made the team actually. Especially compared to Peppers. But, I would absolutely love to see Mapu man up Bowers all game - just to see if he could as an athletic match.

I think Mapu doesn’t necessarily had a position in base D big is a sub package LB. He fits the mold with coverage skills that are very good for a LB and so/so for a S and instincts and agility of a chase weakside LB.

 

[Ross12]

I think Mapu doesn’t necessarily had a position in base D big is a sub package LB. He fits the mold with coverage skills that are very good for a LB and so/so for a S and instincts and agility of a chase weakside LB.

Good third down substitution and TE cover guy.

 

[Zuma]

I'm hoping it's Austin replacing Gonzo and not Woods (I've seen 2 media types say they hope Woods will be up to the task with Gonzo out). Woods should be coming off the bench AFTER DJ James.

 

[signbabybrady]

I just think Dugger is much better as SS - delivering hits and spying the ball. He's not great (instinctual) in deep coverage. Mapu is still an enigma, I don't know where they see him in this D. I was shocked he made the team actually. Especially compared to Peppers. But, I would absolutely love to see Mapu man up Bowers all game - just to see if he could as an athletic match.

I got so caught up in Dugger over Peppers I didn't even consider to put it that way how the hell is Pepper not more useful than Mapu.

 

[TheRainMaker]

This is the worst possible scenario for Jakobi Meyers. There's no reason why he doesn't get shut down Sunday.

 

[Uptown]

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