tatepatsfan
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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Coach,
I have two major points I'd like to make to you.
First, let Matt Cassel air the ball out more. He's proven himself to be a good decision maker. Is he Tom Brady? Of course not. But he better than a lot of other starters in the NFL, and I think he's earned the right to take a few more deep shots. He hit Gaffney perfectly in stride last night, and if that were Moss, it would have been 6. I realize Moss was double and triple covered, but there were times where he had more one-on-one coverage. Let's take off the training wheels.
Second, privately - not publicly a la Mike Singletary - a point needs to be driven home to the entire team about David Thomas' actions. While I do not believe a loss ever comes down to one play or one player (there were plenty of other opportunities we didn't take last night), his bone-headed penalty seemingly cost us a shot at the win. One of the strengths of this team thus far has been the incredible discipline we've demonstrated in committing so few penalties. Get Thomas, and by implication, the rest of the team, back on board.
Thanks Coach - Pats 11-5 AFC East Champs,
Steve
I have two major points I'd like to make to you.
First, let Matt Cassel air the ball out more. He's proven himself to be a good decision maker. Is he Tom Brady? Of course not. But he better than a lot of other starters in the NFL, and I think he's earned the right to take a few more deep shots. He hit Gaffney perfectly in stride last night, and if that were Moss, it would have been 6. I realize Moss was double and triple covered, but there were times where he had more one-on-one coverage. Let's take off the training wheels.
Second, privately - not publicly a la Mike Singletary - a point needs to be driven home to the entire team about David Thomas' actions. While I do not believe a loss ever comes down to one play or one player (there were plenty of other opportunities we didn't take last night), his bone-headed penalty seemingly cost us a shot at the win. One of the strengths of this team thus far has been the incredible discipline we've demonstrated in committing so few penalties. Get Thomas, and by implication, the rest of the team, back on board.
Thanks Coach - Pats 11-5 AFC East Champs,
Steve
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