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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I know bill does not value getting pressure much.
But yesterday it was clear as day the patriots did not get to foles 1 time.
In the offseason how can this be addressed?
Belichick does not value undisciplined pass-rushers who can't play edge contain or maintain gaps. He favors a scheme that disguises where pressure may be coming from on any given play - and from which players - over having one elite, easily identifiable pass rusher.
To say that he "doesn't value getting pressure" is a big stretch.
It was also "clear as day" yesterday that the Eagles OL was every bit as good as it was reputed to be.
It was also clear all season that the Pats lost 3 of their four up-front pressure guys to FA and retirement, a critical rotational interior DL to IR at the start of the season, an important rotational OLB at the start of the season, and Hightower after seven games - and that the entire front-seven, aside from Brown, Trey Flowers and Van Noy, was patched together from rookies, rotational reserves, practice squadders and special teamers, a 31-year-old journeyman DT And a 39-year-old refugee from the Steelers.
BTW - the "vaunted" Eagles DL pressure guys got very little effective pressure on Brady until Graham finally broke through a block by Mason with two minutes left in the game. IIRC, Brady only got hit 3-4 times in the first three quarters.
Belichick does not value undisciplined pass-rushers who can't play edge contain or maintain gaps. He favors a scheme that disguises where pressure may be coming from on any given play - and from which players - over having one elite, easily identifiable pass rusher.
To say that he "doesn't value getting pressure" is a big stretch.
It was also "clear as day" yesterday that the Eagles OL was every bit as good as it was reputed to be.
It was also clear all season that the Pats lost 3 of their four up-front pressure guys to FA and retirement, a critical rotational interior DL to IR at the start of the season, an important rotational OLB at the start of the season, and Hightower after seven games - and that the entire front-seven, aside from Brown, Trey Flowers and Van Noy, was patched together from rookies, rotational reserves, practice squadders and special teamers, a 31-year-old journeyman DT And a 39-year-old refugee from the Steelers.
BTW - the "vaunted" Eagles DL pressure guys got very little effective pressure on Brady until Graham finally broke through a block by Mason with two minutes left in the game. IIRC, Brady only got hit 3-4 times in the first three quarters.
The Brady fumble was because Brady took too long getting rid of the ball in that play. Not Mason's fault...
I'd love a trade up for Vea. He's that power inside BB craves. with enough agility to get a decent push. Honestly, I'd bring Harrison back. Could be a nice mentor for guys like; Rivers, Butler(dt) and Wise. Edge rushers are really expensive. We just don't have the space. And, there aren't many available.
You could trade up for Vea. 31&63. Then move back from 43 to get a 3 back.Honestly, I want to see what "needs" the Pats are able to cover (with relatively limited cap space) in FA before even considering losing one of the six draft picks to move up. The Pats have a lot of weak areas to address, and regardless how good a guy looks on game film or on paper, he's still just a prospect who has never played a down in the NFL
The Brady fumble was because Brady took too long getting rid of the ball in that play. Not Mason's fault...
Harrison was the only one who showed any consistent rush, but we see the importance of the big play changing the game. Big time plays usually made by big time players.
TOP 5 GRADES:
Edge Trey Flowers, 88.2 overall grade
CB Stephon Gilmore, 87.5 overall grade
TE Rob Gronkowski, 84.3 overall grade
CB Eric Rowe, 82.6 overall grade
QB Tom Brady, 79.6 overall grade
The only turnover we forced this playoff year was one where their wr tipped the ball to our safety.
We played Marcus Marietta, Blake bortles, and nick foles.
No playmakers . In a game like this, one play can essentially end it which is what philly finally got.
The Brady fumble was because Brady took too long getting rid of the ball in that play. Not Mason's fault...