Does this mean they blitz more?

[NE39]

I was thinking...

Taking a CB when it appeared to be much less of a need than some other positions was unexpected. I can only hope they really know something about this kid like they did Logan Mankins. I'm not ready to panic or anything, but admit this isn't the way I saw it going.

I wonder if they are loading up on defensive backs because they plan on blitzing more, and they need DBs to cover. That is how the Jets created pressure last year, so maybe they are following that blueprint. If so, tomorrow will be key because they need players who can create pressure with the blitz (especially at LB, although Chung and Meriweather fit that mold as blitzing S).

It will be interesting to see how things go tomorrow. They have 4 picks, twice as many as MIA and BUF, while the Jets only have 1. They need to add players to the defensive front-7. They need to help the offense (TE, WR or RB), because they will need to get a lead to be playing all these defensive backs. Tomorrow is a big day.

 

[Rob0729]

Well, the Pats have in the past only rush 3 and 4 guys to avoid allowing to have their secondary exposed. If McCorty can at least contribute as a as a solid nickleback, that could free up a LB or safety to rush the passer.

 

[patsfan-1982]

they blitzed a lot last year they just could not get to the QB


they took a CB cause springs is not going to make this team Terrence Wheatley, is a bust. Jonathan Wilhite, maybe a better #4 CB and BB all ways plays 6 and 7 DB's at a time


IMO i would have taken odrick, or kindle, but there are still lot's of pass rushers that will be ther in the 2th round. or even eric norwood, in the 3rd.

 

[WhiZa]

I think it means, as someone else mentioned, that the WR group in the AFC East just went light years ahead of last year and the Pats picked a CB to counter that.