Shed83
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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I would just like to start by pointing out that im a complete football novice, still trying to learn the game despite rooting for the Pats since my first trip to Boston in 2000 - so be gentle in the beatdowns!! :bricks: (im a european football fan changing codes!)
Back on topic.
I do realise that only Bill B can state difintively why he sets up the defense the way he does and what strategy he is thinking of when applying his game plan but i was hoping some posters can maybe shed light on what hes trying to achieve with the bend but dont break defense other than the obvious.
Im thinking that maybe Belichick, with his upmost confidence that he has the number 1 QB in the league, is inviting shootouts hoping Brady can keep lighting up the scoreboard. It appears that he was intent on shutting down the running threat to stop the other team controlling the clock, T.O.P and therefore the game itself. Then challenging the secondary to get turnovers. If the Secondary dont get the turnovers then at least the oppositions drive will be quick to the red Zone and then hoping the bend but dont break defense really comes into play and limiting the opposition to FG attempts only.
Adopting this defense should therefore mean the offense get plenty drives with the hope Brady outshoots the other guy!
It seems too simple and risky a plan based on hoping his QB is on top of his game each week, therefore could some informed posters explain what the defense is trying to acheive?
(i should have posted this in the stupid football questions thread but couldnt find it!)
Back on topic.
I do realise that only Bill B can state difintively why he sets up the defense the way he does and what strategy he is thinking of when applying his game plan but i was hoping some posters can maybe shed light on what hes trying to achieve with the bend but dont break defense other than the obvious.
Im thinking that maybe Belichick, with his upmost confidence that he has the number 1 QB in the league, is inviting shootouts hoping Brady can keep lighting up the scoreboard. It appears that he was intent on shutting down the running threat to stop the other team controlling the clock, T.O.P and therefore the game itself. Then challenging the secondary to get turnovers. If the Secondary dont get the turnovers then at least the oppositions drive will be quick to the red Zone and then hoping the bend but dont break defense really comes into play and limiting the opposition to FG attempts only.
Adopting this defense should therefore mean the offense get plenty drives with the hope Brady outshoots the other guy!
It seems too simple and risky a plan based on hoping his QB is on top of his game each week, therefore could some informed posters explain what the defense is trying to acheive?
(i should have posted this in the stupid football questions thread but couldnt find it!)