Pats secondary vs Saints

[SalemPats]

The Saints have a ton of speed at the WR position. Thomas was a slot receiver who kind of like Edelman can play the x, y and z (but is probably the most dangerous in the slot). Lewis and Ginn Jr are burners. It will be interesting to see if we have Butler following Thomas around or if Butler and Gilmore stay on their sides - McCourty will be key to stopping their deep passing game as we would like butler, Gilmore and Rowe to play physical.

It's going to be a fun game and I love watching Brees

 

[Ring 6]

The Saints have a ton of speed at the WR position. Thomas was a slot receiver who kind of like Edelman can play the x, y and z (but is probably the most dangerous in the slot). Lewis and Ginn Jr are burners. It will be interesting to see if we have Butler following Thomas around or if Butler and Gilmore stay on their sides - McCourty will be key to stopping their deep passing game as we would like butler, Gilmore and Rowe to play physical.

It's going to be a fun game and I love watching Brees

Huh? Thomas is a big strong outside receiver 6'3 212, not a slot receiver at all.
Lewis is mostly a special teamer.

 

[TommyD4207]

Ginn Jr

Against New England (since 2007 his rookie year):

Games Played: 8
Catches: 24
Yards: 267
Touchdowns: 1

Average Game vs. New England: 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD

Forgive me if I'm not terrified of Ted Ginn.

 

[Joey007]

Lets not forget that their second best WR Willie Snead won't be playing.

 

[varjao]

The secondary is the strength of our defense.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

I will be surprised if this secondary looks bad two games in a row. I expect them to come out with a chip on their shoulders.

 

[Tony2046]

Against New England (since 2007 his rookie year):

Games Played: 8
Catches: 24
Yards: 267
Touchdowns: 1

Average Game vs. New England: 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD

Forgive me if I'm not terrified of Ted Ginn.

Exactly. Not the most reliable receiver either. He drops a lot of balls.

 

[mgteich]

If you want to worry, worry about NO deciding to give the ball to AP 20 times or more.

 

[TommyD4207]

If you want to worry, worry about NO deciding to give the ball to AP 20 times or more.

If they give Peterson the ball 20+ times, the Patriots will win by 3 TDs.

 

[Joey007]

I will be surprised if this secondary looks bad two games in a row. I expect them to come out with a chip on their shoulders.

Especially since most of their bad plays last week were from miscommunication, and not a lack of skill.