The Patriots Defense ~ A Return To Dominance

[FirstAndGoal]

I'm going to predict a lot of this "return to dominance" talk subsides after the game against the Ravens. I'll be happy if it's true but I think there are still a lot of things that can be exploited on this defense.... hope I'm wrong.

 

[Off The Grid]

I hope he becomes a better Safety than he currently is a punt-protector.

2 FGs, 2 TDs: one of the TDs was, as you said, on Ebner and not the defense;
the other TD, unfortunately, was on them - especially that awful 60-yd play that should never have been -
and on Ninko & the DB who missed the tackle & Gregory's PF penalty in particular.

Ninko absolutely sux at wrapping-up. He flew right off Kolb; inexcusable.

It was indeed Arrington, who at least didn't give up on the play.
And after further re-watching, Love also should have buried Kolb in the backfield.

You can always count on Stoney's PostCount to spike, following a Loss!!

 

[Off The Grid]

I'm going to predict a lot of this "return to dominance" talk subsides after the game against the Ravens. I'll be happy if it's true but I think there are still a lot of things that can be exploited on this defense.... hope I'm wrong.

You need to check the date on the OP, my friend.

This Thread was started before the season began.

This Defense will return to Dominance.

Resistance Is Futile!!

 

[captain stone]

You can always count on Stoney's PostCount to spike, following a Loss!!

Then get ready for this week, following what will be the most embarassing loss of the Bill & Tom era
...since the PO loss to the Murderers (again) in '09.

 

[mayoclinic]

Then get ready for this week, following what will be the most embarassing loss of the Bill & Tom era
...since the PO loss to the Murderers (again) in '09.

We'll see. But generally, all you do with these boring negative predictions is make yourself look foolish, and like a troll masquerading as a fan. You're entitled to an opinion, and you don't have to feel optimistic going into the game, but you obviously take delight in being unnecessarily negative.

The Pats may lose to Baltimore. They might even lose badly, though I doubt it. But gloom and doom pronouncements serve no constructive purpose, and just further erode any little credibility you might have.

 

[captain stone]

We'll see who has credibility after tonight, won't we?

 

[mayoclinic]

We'll see who has credibility after tonight, won't we?

Not really. I'm personally making no prediction, other than that the outcome of this game won't determine the outcome of this season. As I said, you're entitled to an opinion, and you're by no means required to be drinking kool aid. But I personally get the sense that you will be happier if the team loses than if they win, and I find that a bit disturbing.

 

[Ring 6]

We'll see who has credibility after tonight, won't we?

Oh yes, we certainly will.

 

[Off The Grid]

God love ya, Stoney, but you're like the guys who predicted a Stock Market Crash every week from the Autumn of 1987 to the Spring of 2000 ~ while the NadsDaq soared from about 320 or so to 5132, an increase of about 1500%!!! ~ and then, when it finally did Crash, 13 years later, after producing thousands of millionaires, mind you, yelled "Ah HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! TOLD you!!"

It's clear to everyone that you've spent the entire last 11 years in abject misery, waiting to be proven right.

Jump aboard, Stoney.

Enjoy the Ride.

We may never see a Dynasty of this astonishing caliber again.

Indeed, it's not certain that anyone will.

 

[mayoclinic]

We'll see who has credibility after tonight, won't we?

I guess so.

 

[groundgame]

The Patriots Defense ~ Has some Grit, but Overall Grade between C+ and B-.

 

[pork3]

The dominant defense gave up another game winning drive to the opposing team.
Formula, throw enough deep balls and you'll catch one of the cornerbacks with pass interference.

 

[crawhammer]

The Patriots Defense ~ Has some Grit, but Overall Grade between C+ and B-.

Dude, get a grip. The defense was absolutely brutal tonight. That's your defense...awful. This was their first real test and they got totally smoked...500 yards...31 points...ugh!

 

[Kdo5]

This defense is not particularly good (to be very generous) primarily because our secondary flat out SUCKS! Yes sometimes the lack of pressure is responsible but dear god it is painful to watch.

McCourty was a train wreck yet again, and I can't believe people think this guy is improving. He is a far cry away from the type of season he pulled out of nowhere as a rookie.

 

[Patriots2001]

I am sure you will get it's not the defense's fault people, they have been saying that since the 2007 superbowl..Fact is the defense has cost this team 3 superbowls including the collapse in INDY...

 

[BadMoFo]

Chandler Jones was invisible today. Having no pressure really killed us today.

 

[DocHoliday]

Chandler Jones was invisible today. Having no pressure really killed us today.

Something definitely was amiss up front. Everyone expected a long day for the Ravens O-line.

 

[Kdo5]

Chandler Jones was invisible today. Having no pressure really killed us today.

There was a lot of holding, but more importantly we barely tried to blitz them. It shows Belichick knows how badly his secondary sucks.

 

[edgeofepic]

Pats defense looks to be on it's way to another below average season with another year of Brady wasted. One day he'll be gone and we'll be saddled with another Hugh Millen and we'll look back at all the years we were so close to championships but for a lousy defense.

 

[NinjaZX6R]

Chandler Jones was invisible today. Having no pressure really killed us today.

Doesn't help that he was being held by the Blind side.