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You can't infer anything about the respective Falcons/Patriots offensive line performance from these percentages, because Ryan presumably held the ball longer than Brady (indeed, Ryan's penchant for pointless 7-step drops is what got him in trouble; and Brady's quick release is characteristic). There are a number of other confounding factors, such as when blitzing happened.
I understand, Kontra. I guess my post was also with the thought that we've seen it happen time and again with O-Lines that the Pats have had. They just seem to usually struggle with stunting defenses. I guess it's not entirely something that's exclusive to the Pats, but I think it's still something to be noted when you've seen it so many times over the years, including Seattle and both Giants SB's as well.
That's very true. There is no doubt that the issue is not exclusive to the Patriots at all, and I certainly was not suggesting it was in my initial post. I guess it's just been something I've seen time and again with NE, probably because I watch all of their games and not as much of other team's games. However, it seems to be a staple for any good game plan against the Pats, particularly in SB's, as we've now seen it in four straight (Giants '07 and '11, Seahawks and Falcons). It's something that Reiss also noted, though that has less to do with why I feel this way. But alas, you are very right in that NE effectively used it against the Falcons in the same game.
I suspect that most teams will try to deploy a man concept against NE, including the Steelers who have already said as much publicly. It is something with which NE has struggled over the years - post Randy, I suppose - because of their diminutive and athletically limited (comparably speaking) receivers. A healthy Gronk and, as you've pointed out, the addition of the speedy Cooks will make that very very difficult for defenses to execute in reality though. As @robertweathers stated, this offense is the most diverse we've ever seen (on paper anyway) in NE. It's seemingly built perfectly to play against man and zone coverage. And if Gillislee can provide that extra element to the ground, one with more home run capability than Blount (I really like LG), then I just don't see how teams will stop it.I'll give you my novice opinion.
Cooks is a deep threat because of his speed. Most of Cooks' receptions last year were from quick routes. Slants, out routes etc...
The addition of Cooks creates coverage problems for opposing defenses.
Anyways I expect the addition of Cooks will create matchup problems for opposing defenses.
For example: (Using man to man in this scenario)
Opposing defenses 2016:
Edelman = # CB 1 (Best Corner)
Gronk = Strong Safety or Sam LB
Mitchel = #2 CB
Hogan = #3 CB
Amendola = # 4 CB
Opposing defenses 2017:
Cooks = #1 CB
Edelman = # CB 2
Gronk = Strong Safety or Sam LB
Mitchel = #3 CB
Hogan = #4 CB
In other words he will force the defense to shift their coverages which will cause greater matchup issues. Which is exactly what Brady does best. Finds matchup problems pre snap.
Anyways the Pats won a SB without Gronk a few months ago who is one of the leagues best blocking TE's. Btw so is Allen. Not sure where your worries are coming from. The addition of Cooks and the return of Gronk is something to be excited about. Really.
And yes Cooks will occasionally go deep.
Have a feeling we're going to see a lot of 3 and 4 receiver sets this season. Plus Gronk. Plus White or Lewis or Gillislee and maybe some Burkhead.
How you are finding away to crap your pants about the season with this roster is beyond me. (I say that in a friendly joking way)
Actually Brady dropped back 68 times if you add in the sacks and the time he took off running. He actually threw it 62 times, but your point is well taken.
They won't go 19-0 but they sure do have the team to do it
Give up. Your argument is a loser.
A few things.
This reminds me of what everyone was saying before the 2007 Super Bowl.
How could anyone be saying everything was fine because they won the SB before they won the SB?
But we are talking about the 2017 team AFTER it won. It's over there is nothing to analyze about 2017 you can't go back and take away the title.
Yes. It's a double fault. The fact was people *****ed about Moss dogging it and do not remember and the team did not win thus no reference point to greatness.
