Patriots Bye Week Mid-Term Report Card - Defense

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Patriots Bye Week Mid-Term Report Card - Defense

Steve Balestrieri

The most important stat per Belichick is points allowed by the defense. The Patriots are currently third in the NFL allowing only 16.5 points per game

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[mgteich]

I would consider that the safety grade of B may be a bit generous. The safeties deserve a clear A. Often, we have Harmon playing nickel or dime.

I would give the corners a C or C-. That's OK for a top 10 (or even top 5 defense) since the rest of the defense has played very well. Butler has I'm proved since his health has improved. Ryan is looking worse. Coleman and Jones (both) have been disappointments. Rowe was a very, very important pickup.

Patriots Bye Week Mid-Term Report Card - Defense

Steve Balestrieri

The most important stat per Belichick is points allowed by the defense. The Patriots are currently third in the NFL allowing only 16.5 points per game

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