New England Patriots vs. New York Jets: keys to winning
by MaPatsFan on Sep 18, 2009 4:21 PM EDT
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Everyone knows there's a game this Sunday, right? I mean, how could you not? Rex Ryan is proclaiming he's going to stomp the crap out of our New England Patriots. The problem with the mouth from Joisey? He may make a good go of it for our matchup.
The personalities of the teams are very much a reflection of their head coaches. Belichick, the martial arts master, prefers a thoughful, decisive approach. Ryan, the street fighter, likes barking a lot. Both approaches work. The question is how befuddled and frustrated will the barking dog get when he's run out of tricks?
The Jets' defense hammered Houston. From confusing blitz packages to constant pass rushes, Texans' QB Matt Schaub simply couldn't get a word in edgewise. He struggled to get to his receivers, holding their star WR, Andre Johnson, was held to 4 for 35. The difference?
This Sunday isn't against Matt Schaub, it's against one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL: Tom Brady. Many have stated the blueprint for winning against the Patriots is the Giants style defense of Super Bowl XLII. That was true...then. Don't you think Belichick has watched the same film every other head coach has? Don't you think he's worked to fix the mistakes made during that game? He doesn't have 3 rings for nothing, sport.
Tom Brady will be the intellect, the brainiac of this game. When Ryan brings the house, Brady will simply check down to Welker or Faulk. If Moss can get downfield fast enough, Brady will get it to him for 10-15 yard gains. If the OL, RB's, and TE's can protect Brady long enough, maybe Moss will have a chance to break away. Tom Terrific will do what all top tier quarterbacks can do: carve up a defense trying to put too many blitzers in the backfield. Or maybe he'll keep Ryan and crew guessing with a strong running game, keep 'em unbalanced.
I've said protection is the name of the game. That's where smashmouth comes in. Laurence Maroney has already stated he plans on, "...hitting the linebackers in the mouth and being physical". I believe it. That goes for the TE's, too. I think they'll be tasked with protecting Wonder Boy more than catching passes.
On the defensive side of the ball, it's time to stuff the run. While decent enough, the Jets' receivers aren't blazing any trails; it's the running backs we need to worry about and the matchup against Houston proved that. 2 out of 3 touchdowns were scored on the ground, Thomas Jones in particular. Stuff the gaps with either a 4-3 or a 3-4 and linebackers to fill the other gaps. The chances of rookie Mark Sanchez mounting a destructive passing attack is pretty low.
Protect Brady, confuse the Jets' D, stuff the Jets' running game, and befuddle Sanchez. The master will speak on Sunday.
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Running is key. Doing it well and stopping it early.
Best scenario for the Pats D I think is a base 4-3 and perhaps a 4-2-5 for clear passing downs or anytime Leon Washington is in the game.
Not as worried about Thomas Jones as I am Leon Washington – and if either of them get going then Dustin Keller on play action is going to be very tough.
Need to make the Jets one dimensional on offense as quickly as possible.
Last week they played well on O but they weren’t blowing the doors of the place, If the pats can get a lead early and put pressure on the O, that will also help.
Offensively, I’d like to see the Pats do a couple things, I’m not sure of the order I’d like them to do them in.
Right now I’m leaning toward opening the game in a spread no huddle mode. Keep the same defense on the field and spread them out so their blitzing angles change.
Get the lead early, then start pounding the ball with 2 TE sets using at least 4 backs in rotation.
by JonnyNYC on Sep 18, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leon Washington
Washington has the potential to burn the Pats LBs with swing routes and tosses, much like how Fred Jackson was so effective against the Pats D last week. The only saving grace is that Belichick and Pees saw what Jackson did to the defence last week, must know how good Washington is at those routes, and have had a week to come up with some plan to stop it. It could be a big day of Pat Chung and Brandon Meriweather in the box, covering out routes. It’ll make things interesting, and put the onus on a rookie QB to do something special.
by Comedic.Sans on Sep 18, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patriots 13 Jets 27 Cheating can’t even help this time.
by Akku on Sep 18, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, created an account just to say that, did ya?
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
by MaPatsFan on Sep 18, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually,I created an account just to comment on stuff.Also,I get bored sometimes.
by Akku on Sep 18, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean, like neglecting to put Favre on the injured list?
It can’t help, because Favre isn’t on your team any more. I guess you could try something else, though.
by Comedic.Sans on Sep 18, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the sbnation jets blog
almost talks as much trash as their coach and players!
by sirpinochle on Sep 18, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s no difference between Gordon Gecko and Belichick.
That’s not at all a bad thing.
by Akku on Sep 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, aside from the wardrobe.
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 19, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We shall see which QB comes out to play. That will be the difference in the game between the Jets and Patriots.
by kc71 on Sep 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
step #1...
show up on the right day. Maybe Rhodes will still show up today…
"simul justus et peccator"
by cavman on Sep 19, 2009 8:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not as worried about the run,
as I am about their tight end on our linebackers. And I’m with ComedicSans on the Washington threat. We’re solid on run defense most of the time, but our pass rush has looked anemic in pre-season and v. the Bills. The Jets o-line is legit; if Sanchez doesn’t get smacked around a bit, we’ll be in for a long day. The more frustrated we get there, the more likely it will be Washington goes unnoticed out of the backfield. He’s their Faulk, only quicker.
And I’m concerned about pass pro.
This should be a stomach-churning dogfight.
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 19, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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