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I was live at the game, so I figured I would give a few quick thoughts
1. This is the most exciting Patriots team to watch since 07. This is the most balanced Patriots team on both sides of the ball since 07. Note I didn't say the word "best", as we have a long way to go, but you can read between the lines here.
2. Brady's velocity and arm strength looked very good
3. Jonathon Jones was a steal of a contract. He was like white on rice. Could be the next great slot corner in the NFL. Our Secondary is disgustingly good. Gilmore locked down Juju, so much confidence in our safeties back there.
4. Patriots D Line was in the backfield all night. No sacks, but a lot of pressure. Great interior penetration, and a lot of explosive first step off the lines.
5. GREAT tackling. Linebackers tackled hard, mean, and effectively all night.
6. Josh Gordon is a man among boys. Number 22 looked like a smurf trying to cover him, halfway through they gave him some help, began double teaming gordon
7. Dorsett can FLY. Very good number 3-4 WR on a team. If you overlook him, he can kill you deep.
8. Edelman hasn't lost a step
9. Wynn's got serious skills, loved the way he moved laterally out there.
10. Jake Bailey punts them to the moon. Really like his potential.
1. This is the most exciting Patriots team to watch since 07. This is the most balanced Patriots team on both sides of the ball since 07. Note I didn't say the word "best", as we have a long way to go, but you can read between the lines here.
2. Brady's velocity and arm strength looked very good
3. Jonathon Jones was a steal of a contract. He was like white on rice. Could be the next great slot corner in the NFL. Our Secondary is disgustingly good. Gilmore locked down Juju, so much confidence in our safeties back there.
4. Patriots D Line was in the backfield all night. No sacks, but a lot of pressure. Great interior penetration, and a lot of explosive first step off the lines.
5. GREAT tackling. Linebackers tackled hard, mean, and effectively all night.
6. Josh Gordon is a man among boys. Number 22 looked like a smurf trying to cover him, halfway through they gave him some help, began double teaming gordon
7. Dorsett can FLY. Very good number 3-4 WR on a team. If you overlook him, he can kill you deep.
8. Edelman hasn't lost a step
9. Wynn's got serious skills, loved the way he moved laterally out there.
10. Jake Bailey punts them to the moon. Really like his potential.