It’s way too soon for Matt Patricia and the Patriots’ offense to take a victory lap

[SammyBlueCat]

It’s way too soon for Matt Patricia and the Patriots’ offense to take a victory lap

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Honest question: who knows someone that was considering joining Matt Patricia and taking a victory lap???

 

[smg93]

Joining Matt Patricia? He wasn't joining anything though according to the article. To quote:

"But the first question of the day for Patricia’s meeting with the media attempted to transition from a real Victory Monday in Foxborough to way-too-soon Victory Lap Tuesday. The longtime Patriots defensive coach was asked if he felt “vindicated” by what he and his offense had accomplished in recent weeks in light of the long offseason of questions and criticisms surrounding his ability to be a key cog in New England’s new-look offensive coaching staff collaboration."

"Thankfully, Patricia didn’t not take the opportunity to rest on his supposed newfound offensive laurels and essentially sidestepped the question as he rightfully, reasonably and smartly should have.

“You know me, I approach every day to do the best I can at the job I’m asked to do. I don’t really pay attention too much to the other stuff other than making sure I’m doing everything I can to help those guys prepare,"

 

[Fubby]

Patricia wouldn’t be able to finish the lap…

 

[40yrpatsfan]

I think Matty’s done a solid job so far and I have plenty of confidence in him as our OC.

The media is getting embarrassed by BB again, and they are squirming bad. Hart and Felger are already trying to move the goalposts. Only Tom E admits the truth.

 

[venecol]

Zappe bailed him out.

 

[borg]

I think it was Bedard who mentioned the five Patriots zone blocking rush attempts vs Detroit totaled 5 yards.

Regarding Matty P vindication......

 

[WhatJustHappened]

I think it was Bedard who mentioned the five Patriots zone blocking rush attempts vs Detroit totaled 5 yards.

Regarding Matty P vindication......

You know BlowHard hates Bill right?

 

[borg]

You know BlowHard hates Bill right?

So are you saying Matty P's zone blocking plays averaged more than1 yd per attempt?

The 'Shoot the Messenger' counter-argument is always a fascinating strategy

 

[signbabybrady]

I don't think we know yet whether this will ultimately be successful but I think they've more than shown they were qualified for it. Moreso than most of the other names out there some of which may not have been available anyway.

 

[captain stone]

I had no problem with the conservative 3rd-down/RZ play-calling, given the circumstances: Don't put the ball in Zappy's hands in obvious passing situations down there; and the Loins weren't going to do a dam thing on offense anyway, especially after the Scoop-n-Score, so why risk it?

Such play-calling won't cut the m-m-m-mustard this Sunday, however, so we'll see...