Can a pass rush mask the deficiencies of Patriots secondary?

[Marinlik]

I think that we will see Harmon on the field more this year as the #2 safety to improve the pass defense this year. Mainly because of an improved front 7 that should limit the need to have Chung in to help stop the run.

 

[glm]

Different defensive philosophy. I doubt BB is going to all of a sudden play a pressure defense... he 2 gaps. That's what he does.

The defenses during the early years got tons of pressure. Whether it's 2 gap or 1 gap is irrelevant, if the Patriots execute on passing downs then they'll get their pressure.

 

[RayClay]

Different defensive philosophy. I doubt BB is going to all of a sudden play a pressure defense... he 2 gaps. That's what he does.

With Easley?