Bruschi Breakdown: Pats/Jags

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Patriots' thinking against Jaguars: We win, we're in - ESPN Boston

 

[Patspsycho]

Re: Bruschi Breakdownats/Jags

Superb insights as usual. I like that they have a sense of urgency in the locker room. Can't imagine offensive/defensive breakdowns any better than this.

 

[Gumby]

Re: Bruschi Breakdownats/Jags

I don't recall seeing this "toughness meter" anywhere before. But Tedy quotes it saying 'many coaches' use it. Makes you assume BB does use it since Tedy spent his whole career w/ Pats.

I characterize toughness by the ability to cover kicks and punts, how you stop the run and how you run the ball. If you take those four statistics and add them up to the point total, the team with the lowest amount of points would be the toughest in the NFL. Jacksonville is eighth in rushing yards per game, 12th in stopping the run, 18th in kickoff return average and first in covering punts. Many coaches use that toughness meter, and there is only one team that rates better, and that's the Baltimore Ravens. This won't be a cakewalk for the Patriots.

 

[McPoyle]

Re: Bruschi Breakdownats/Jags

that is an interesting view at things.

Although, I think Tedy might be over thinking it a tad. Jag's maybe 'tough' but they are very young and inconsistent.