Great read on Vince Wilfork and the evolution of the Pats' hybrid defense

[Wax Frog]

Awesome read. I feel totally enlightened from my neanderthal understanding of the Patriots 4-3 vs 3-4. It all makes sense now.

I had a good general sense of the difference, but if you'll forgive the obvious pun, that article filled the gaps in my knowledge

 

[Wax Frog]

I think I take the Pats and Brady at their word that Ocho has worked at it very hard and it has just taken a very long time. But they all seem to respect him for his work ethic and for not shying from the criticism, probably because they realize the difference is the two kinds of systems.

BB has no use for fifth wheels, so the mere fact that 85 has been on the roster straight from day 1 tells me he's been a good soldier, and making *some* positive contribution, thus I must come to the same conclusion.