New England Patriots Links 1/17/12 - A Fine O-Line Separates Winning and Losing
by Marima on Jan 17, 2012 10:50 AM EST
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Wes Welker is asked about the mindset of the team as it prepares for the Ravens.
That we need to get back to work. We had a good performance this weekend and we're going to have to repeat that and even do more to have a chance this weekend. That's kind of our mindset of understanding that we have to play really well this week in order to win the game.
Matthew Slater talks about how focused the team is with just four teams remaining.
"It has to be even higher than it was last week, and it was high last week, but it has to be high. It has to be a one-day-at-a-time thing. You don't win the game on Sunday, you win it throughout the course of the week and it starts today by how you prepare and then obviously you have to go play well on Sunday. Giving ourselves a chance to have success starts today."
Rob Ninkovich doesn't take any motivation from what the media says about the Patriots defense.
You really can't listen to anything outside of the locker room. We're a tight-knit unit. The defense has kind of had their ups and downs this year, but in the big picture of things, I think that we've done really well in the turnover ratio. Especially with the way our team is made up, our offense is so potent, that if you can get them the ball obviously they're going to do something with it. Really, the more times you can get Tom [Brady] the ball and let him do what he does best - and that's to throw the ball around and make big plays. Obviously, we've let up some big plays that you don't want to do as a defense and yardage that you don't want to have. But when you look back on the season, we're still 13-3 and the points, we didn't let up a lot of points which obviously, if you're letting up a lot of points, you're not going to win. Turnovers and points I think we did pretty good at.
TEAM TALK
- Press Conferences: Wes Welker (9.50 min. video), Rob Ninkovich (9.26 min. video) and Honorary Captain,Troy Brown (18.04 min. video)
- Player Interviews: Nate Solder (1.58 min.), James Ihedigbo (3.19 min.) and Matthew Slater (2.19 min.)
- Patriots Locker Room Quotes.
- Patriots Today - Bring on the Ravens. (3.17 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Erasing memories of 2009. (2.31 min. video)
- Patriots Today - A complete 60 minutes. (2.20 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Monday thoughts from the Patriots. (2.32 min. video)
- WEEI Patriots Monday: Tom Brady (18.17 min.), Rob Ninkovich (10.58 min.), Deion Branch (12.11 min.), Vince Wilfork (14.58 min.) and Bill Belichick (22.47 min.)
LOCAL LINKS
- Kirk Minihane tells us why the Patriots will win on Sunday.
- Ian Rapoport sees this year's Patriots team as the opposite of the 2009 team that lost to the Ravens in the playoffs.
- Mark Daniels looks at the history behind the Patriots vs. Ravens matchup.
- Mike Reiss points to the offensive line as a key factor in the upcoming game against the Ravens.
- Greg A. Bedard focuses on the stellar line play from the Patriots, with Tom Brady having all day to throw.
- Christopher Price gets one scout's take on this week's AFCCG: 'Ravens don't have effective counterpoint to Patriots' TEs'.
- Mike Reiss reports that Wes Welker isn't taking anything for granted, especially after 2007.
- Bill Reynolds hears the clock ticking on Tom Brady's years in New England.
- Gerry Callahan sees the stars aligning for the Patriots and says the path to Indianapolis couldn't be clearer.
- Christopher Price emphasizes the play of the versatile and valuable LB Rob Ninkovich.
- Dan Shaughnessy wants to see a Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and the Giants.
- ESPNBoston asserts that against the Patriots, teams have to pick their poison.
- Mike Rodak says the Patriots are looking to 'out-prepare' the Ravens.
- Mike Reiss believes the Patriots know better than to think they can breeze past the Ravens.
- Mark Daniels notes all eyes will be on Baltimore RB Ray Rice this week.
- Julian Benbow reports the Baltimore Ravens are a bit testy when it comes to their regular-season road record, and confident about their chances in Foxborough.
- Mike Reiss points out the Patriots have the 27th pick in the first round, now that the Saints' season has ended.
- WEEI highlights Tom Brady's weekly call-in to the Dennis & Callahan show.
- Mike Reiss looks at the snaps played by Patriots defenders Saturday and tells us what it means.
- Tedy Bruschi posts the transcript of his weekly online Patriots chat.
- Michael Whitmer Patriots Notebook: Troy Brown will be one of four honorary captains this Sunday, 15 years after the 1996 team advanced to the Super Bowl; The loud home field crowd earned raving reviews from the players; Zoltan Mesko gave Tom Brady's punt a good review; Denver's mayor wore a Brady jersey during Sunday's Nuggets-Jazz NBA game, after losing a bet with Boston mayor Tom Menino.
- Ian Rapoport Patriots Notebook: Players glad they play at home, especially with how loud the fans were last week; Nate Solder doesn't have much NFL experience, but isn't fazed by having to battle the likes of Ray Lewis Terrell Suggs; Wes Welker plans on taking full advantage of this playoff run.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Michael Lombardi (NFL.com) Brady's clinic put Tebowmania to shame; more notes.
- John Clayton (ESPN) AFC playoff Q&A: Patriots sitting pretty.
- Joe Posnanski (SI) Offense first: Patriots looking to accomplish rare playoff feat.
- Kevin Fishbain (Pro Football Weekly) Patriots stock report: Divisional round.
- Jamison Hensley (ESPN) Quick take: Ravens at Patriots.
- Les Carpenter (Yahoo! Sports) Real test awaits Ravens in New England.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) Early thoughts on each conference title game.
- Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) NFL playoffs: Championship preview.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) John Harbaugh: Offensive output has to improve to beat the Patriots.
- MJD (Yahoo! Sports) Divisional weekend's five most valuable players.
- PFW Staff (Pro Football Weekly) PFW/PFWA 2011 All-NFL team. Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski and Matthew Slater make this team.
- Video (ESPN) Tomlinson's view of the Patriots. (1.10 min. clip)
- Joe Juliano (Philadelphia Inquirer) After Patriots' playoff game, Bill O'Brien makes time to meet Penn State recruits.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) League needs to take replay review out of referee's hands.
- Staff Poll (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Would you rather... Baltimore or New England win the AFC Championship game?
VIEW FROM BALTIMORE
- Mike Preston (Baltimore Sun) Ravens need to keep winning ugly: There is no reason for them to be cute against the Patriots.
- Mike Preston (Baltimore Sun) It's time for Cameron and Flacco to prove their worth.
- Jeff Zrebiec (Baltimore Sun) Ravens know onus is on offense to dictate pace vs. Patriots.
- Matt Vensel (Baltimore Sun) Ravens' offense needs help of its 'big brother," the defense.
- Peter Schmuck (Baltimore Sun) Ravens won't have to rely on odds when they face the Patriots.
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I feel that in the draft that interior OL needs to be addressed
with Mankins, Koppen, Connolly, and Waters over 30 next year
Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about a playoff victory?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"
We need a center that can handle bigger nose tackles.
It’s been a weakness.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Center and Safety, Please
… but we all know BB will move down four times and grab a QB, TE and an RB.
Can I Scream?
no- BB usually drafts at least 1 OL every year
peter konz would be a decent selection if he lasts to 27th
6’5" 315- do we have video on that guy
Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about a playoff victory?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"
by freeland1787 on Jan 17, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
I remember seeing a montage of his 2010 highlights a few months ago..
here it is. The only thing I dislike about this video is the fact that at least half of his “negative” plays are actually pretty good plays. But, there you go. I don’t see any 2011 highlights though, so… sorry about that.
Also, at 53 seconds in, notice our good friend Stevan Ridley’s name go across the ticker.
It matters not how strait the gate, nor charged with punishments the scroll:
I am the Master of my fate. I am the Captain of my soul.
by BigRussNovak on Jan 17, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Ryan mallett had a concussion that day
:20
Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about a playoff victory?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"
by freeland1787 on Jan 17, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Gronk & Hernandez Nickname
Boston TE Party
"Thirty-seven points on the best defense in the league, suck my d–k" - Bill Belichick
The Ryan Brothers: Two brother's who never played a down as an NFL player, Yet feel the need to trash talk like they are in the Hall Of Fame
by BostonBeasts on Jan 17, 2012 12:09 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I've been calling them gronknandez all season at home.
however that could be a little too unimaginative.
Love it.
It’s also fitting for me, because my fantasy team’s name this year was The Boston TD Party, and I had both of them at one point or another.
It matters not how strait the gate, nor charged with punishments the scroll:
I am the Master of my fate. I am the Captain of my soul.
by BigRussNovak on Jan 17, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
who put it on wikipedia
it was someone here
Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about a playoff victory?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"
by freeland1787 on Jan 17, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
If all eyes . .
are really going to be on WR Ray Rice then we are sure to lose the game. Where the hell will they be looking?! I dont even know any damned WR Ray Rice!
by AverageJoeEveryman on Jan 17, 2012 12:17 PM EST reply actions
Does WR in this instance mean: Wily Runner?
Perhaps a shortening of Wily Coyote and the Road Runner?
Maybe he could be RC (Road Coyote) Ray Rice. I’ll admit, it’s confusing.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
I'm hoping that we get to see LT face before the end of the game.
You all know what I mean.
I'm not drunk, I'm......hydrated. On Twitter @jtanniehill
To be fair
They do split him out as a receiver to the point where I wouldn’t be surprised if he was 3rd on the team behind Bolden and Smith ;)
by indy pats fan on Jan 17, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Ray Rice
Meet Mr. Spikes and Mr. Fletcher.
I predict Rice gets less than 100 total yards, unless there is garbage time.
Total?
He’s the recipient of so many of their passes out of the backfield, though.
I think if they hold him under 100 yards rushing, it’d be a success. Spikes needs a huge game and needs Rice to feel it every time he gets a touch.
Can I Scream?
Mr. Rice, you've been Spiked.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Total
I’m not saying this because i’m a delusional Pats fan that thinks we will walk over everybody. This HAS to be their game plan. Pit Flacco against our much maligned secondary and see if he can outpace Brady. How comfortable are the Ravens with Flacco throwing 40 passes? How comfortable is Flacco with not being able to hand the ball off or dump it to Rice? I know it’s easier said than done – but the Patriots can do it.
The passes out of the backfield will be key to stoping the Ravens
I’d say somewhere around 90% of his receptions are behind the line of scrimage on failed blitzes.
He then averages over 9YAC and a little over 2 1st downs a games. Disguising blitzes and LB’s maintaining gaps are critical to stopping him. If the the front 3/4 can generate just enough pocket colapsing pressure Flacco will get antsy and dump down immediately, If the LB’s stay disciplined they wrap him up and force 3 & out.
It won’t hurt if TFB and Co can dictate the offensive game plan of Balt. by executing on their first couple possesions
GFY
by TFBismywingman on Jan 17, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Right
It’s their bread and butter. BB hates bread and butter. He eats plain yogurt. Take away their bread and butter and see what they can do. I think the front big guys can push the pocket on pass plays and clog the middle on runs. LB’s need a big game with gap discipline and attacking.
I’d like to see McCourty at safety on Torrey Smith’s side as well. The Ravens will take 3+ shots deep to him. I’m guessing they go deep on the first series and probably first play of the game. They know they need to jump out to a lead and the Pats will key on Rice. These guys better be ready.
Yeah haven't seen the opeing play sideline bomb from Flacco since wk 1
You can end all that by getting the jam at the line, and having DMC over the top at safety he can just wait on the Flacco rainbow(there should be a pot of INT gold at the end of those).
Those are set up by teams playing the run with Rice blocking out of the backfield
GFY
by TFBismywingman on Jan 17, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely
Watching the Houston game, they had a screen to Rice that went for 25 yards or so, and i was exclaiming to the tv – “YOU just can’t let Rice alone like that, you got to cover him out of the backfield, or you’re gonna pay!” Houston knew it, and didn’t let it happen again, and you saw how little the ravens offense did after that.
This is my first post
I have been reading for years (literally) and am ashamed to say have never joined the convo. I want to thank everyone here for the great insights, humor, perspective, and passion for a teem I grew up watching back in the late 1980’s, and who I am very proud of today.
Let me say I have been concerned about this matchup, mostly because it’s the playoffs and we should all be on our toes. But I seriously cannot believe how many people are hanging their hats on that 2009 wild-card Ravens win. All I can say is: good luck with that. Thanks for letting me be a part of this community.
by ReVisionist on Jan 17, 2012 12:55 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Welcome to the blog!
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome!
I agree completely about the whole 2009 thing. Entirely different teams; let’s hope it’s entirely different results too.
by indy pats fan on Jan 17, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta love it when a lurker comes to the surface
Thanks for reading, and glad to have you contribute.
Keep the faith!
the more the merrier
Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about a playoff victory?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"
by freeland1787 on Jan 17, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome to the family.
I myself lurked in the shadows for nearly 2 years before I even joined, and then another year before I posted. It’s nice to talk to other Patriots fans, even if it’s only through the internet. Living in New Jersey, PatsPulpit is my last bastion of defense from the ever hounding Jets/Giants/Eagles fans around my area.
Also, much agreed on the people who are banking on this game to be like the 2009 game. If those people would just realize that there are extremely few members of that team who are still even on the team, they would know that there’s virtually no continuity. No Welker, Branch, Gronkowski, or Hernandez? That’s the core four of this offense (outside of Brady, obviously.)
It matters not how strait the gate, nor charged with punishments the scroll:
I am the Master of my fate. I am the Captain of my soul.
by BigRussNovak on Jan 17, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
Lurker sounds so creepy. Maybe waiting for the opportune moment, but that never comes. Feeling maybe this Pats team is special.
I read this blog for 3yrs before posting, Lurking is not a bad thing
This is a special team thats coming into their own at the right time.
GFY
by TFBismywingman on Jan 17, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
late bloomer?
i have to agree that lurker sounds creepy. In my head I envision trolls lurking.
So, so true.
"Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. Every time I call it a business, you call it a game."
"The longer they play, the more they lose. In the end, we get it all."
by JohnHannahRules on Jan 17, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Or maybe
a nugget like Owen Hart. (geeky WWF reference)
by AverageJoeEveryman on Jan 17, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
PIT fans are screwed
- They really hate Brady, and Belichick
- They really hate the Ravens
- If the 49ers win, they tie PIT in championships
- If the Giants win, Eli ties Roethlisberger in rings
They're hoping for option E.
The meteorite.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Takes me back to the 09 AFC championship game
Bad times.
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
by No Pity on Jan 17, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know a single Stillers fan (and I know more than a few)
who is rooting for the Pats. Many have blocked out the game altogether; most are cheating with the Niners.
"Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. Every time I call it a business, you call it a game."
"The longer they play, the more they lose. In the end, we get it all."
by JohnHannahRules on Jan 17, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
My wife's a Steelers fan, but she's a Pats fan this week.
Hates the dirty birds!
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
From what I gather
a lot are hoping the Ravens beat the Pats this week then lose in the SB so their draft pick will be even lower. I can’t share that sentiment. If the Jets were playing in the championship (like the previous two years) I can NEVER somehow root for them to win just so maybe they’ll lose the SB to get a lower draft pick.
Don’t ever wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.
1 Cor 13:13
An intersting thought I just had
What would happen if the Ravens ever developed a high flying, high powered offense in a way similar to what happened to us. Either Flaco develops more or they get a new QB and the rest of their O picks up, while at the same time their D falters due to age, injury, difficulty finding people for their system. They pride themselves so much on how physical their D is (like we used to when we had Bruschi, Seymour, Law, Harrisson, Milloy, Vrable, etc) would their fans totally change their tunes or would they just hate their team and that it has become like us?
by AverageJoeEveryman on Jan 17, 2012 3:27 PM EST reply actions
Change their tune probably.
We have always laughed at Indianapolis for being all about the offense. Now we resemble them in more ways than we’d like to think.
Very true, very true.
I think we’re a little more brutal by virtue of the TE-based rather than WR-based attack, and we run the ball better. Now, if only we had Freeny/Mathis…
"Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. Every time I call it a business, you call it a game."
"The longer they play, the more they lose. In the end, we get it all."
by JohnHannahRules on Jan 18, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Welcome to the Razor
There is none of that custom made Baltimore turf here. Between the 12th man New England fans, the cold hard ground and weather fit for sled dogs, This team is ready and hungry, and tom Brady is due for another ring.
Looking forward to paying back the Giants for wrecking our perfect season on 07.
Argh
I don’t know how you guys have so much confidence. This week is nerve-wracking.
They sell it in 12 oz cans and bottles.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
it's either confidence
or fear.
I prefer to believe in Brady. Makes it more exciting.
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm ashamed to admit it
but I don’t know what it is about Matthew Slater that separates from him from so many other ST candidates. Can anyone shed light on this (like specific plays or other things)?
Pretty simple
he led the team in special teams tackles.
That blur that slides in and gets the returner.
That’s usually Slater.
He’s also on every special team.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
For me mainly
Its the eye test. Everytime I see him downfield when a guy is catching the punt he always makes the tackle, never lets the guy get past him or creates biglanes for the returner to go through. Basically fundamentally sound as well as making the big play when covering kicks.
by AverageJoeEveryman on Jan 17, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yea
Sergio Brown also comes to mind for me in that regard. Always seems viable of making a play. : )
Go Pats. Celtics. Red Sox. Bruins.
Brady. Pierce. Thomas. How you doing?
Tracy White and Koutivides as well
but SlotMachine, and AverageJoe pretty well summed up Slater.
The Ravens offense
The reason I think the Ravens will lose.
I don’t Joe Flacco will be the second coming of Alex Smith on Sunday.
But keep in mind...
..despite the Pats-D shutting down DEN, they still made a lot of terrible QBs look like Brady. And Flacco isn’t that terrible.
True
we could be in trouble if Flacco actually puts in a quality performance. However, there’s an interesting dynamic here. I for one, based on our second half dominance on D during the second half of the regular season, and the Denver game, believe that our D has finally turned a corner and will play at a much higher level for as long as we are still standing. Will we hold other teams to 10 points, probably not, but I believe if we show the same intensity, preparedness, and focus we showed on Saturday, everyone will start to wonder how we turned on the tap of quality so late in the season. A lot of that is also, Chung and Spikes, who missed about 7 games a piece.
The Ravens on the other hand, were expected to have a great offensive year, but, while they certainly weren’t terrible, were not impressive. Whether it’s play calling, or lack of execution, there’s a feeling that it never really came together for them this year, and even though Rice had a great year, Flacco had one of his worst. IS he capable of playing a good game, yes, but unlike our D, which showed signs of improvement and progress late in the year, and ramped up for the playoffs, the Ravens Offense sputtered down the stretch, and obviously, into the playoffs. The Ravens fans are pointing out that we are not the Texans Defense, and that is true, but I don’t see the Ravens suddenly busting out of the offensive quagmire they were in for a lot of the year.
Chung and Spikes, who missed about 7 games a piece
Looking back, these guys (especially Spikes) were just hitting their stride at the time they were injured. I think you would have seen the D come together a little earlier (and more consistently) in the season if not for the 7-week layoff. It’s amazing we won the games we did missing those guys, seeing how key they are to our playoff run now.
Can I Scream?
Well I hope you guys are right. Bob Sanders made all the difference in 2006, but I don’t know if Spikes and Chung are as good as he is.
Considering the situation, they are
With the exception of the Giants (who have formidable backs in Bradshaw and Jacobs but have had trouble getting it going all year), each team left in the playoffs has a run-heavy offense. Rice and Gore are two of the best in the league. Run-stoppage is a strength of both Spikes and Chung. I think the difference they brought was evident against the league’s No. 1 rushing offense on Saturday.
If the who’s who of elite QBs were left (Rodgers, Brees), I’d like to have a Sanders.
Can I Scream?
Do Spikes + Chung = Sanders?
Hmm. Maybe? They’re huge factors on a mediocre defense. But with them, we’re strong up the middle from front to back (Vince, Spikes, Chung). We’ve always been soft on the edges, since 2006, but now at least we’re solid inside. Without them, it’s a free-for-all.
"Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. Every time I call it a business, you call it a game."
"The longer they play, the more they lose. In the end, we get it all."
by JohnHannahRules on Jan 18, 2012 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
In 2009, it was Guyton and Meriweather that got slashed on that first run by Rice.
I think Spikes and Chung are an upgrade.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
True, but where was Vince and the d-line b4 Rice got in the back field??
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
This right here buddy!
I for one, based on our second half dominance on D during the second half of the regular season, and the Denver game, believe that our D has finally turned a corner and will play at a much higher level for as long as we are still standing.
by Yardpenalty.com on Jan 17, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Very uncharacteristic of PIT, and mainly because they were too dismissive of Tebow and/or too rigid in their plan to make the proper adjustments. It’s why we should take the last game with a grain of salt too.
DEN is not a fluke, of course. It’s the combination of a great game plan and execution. If the Pats can play like that, they might be able to contain Ray Rice. But I don’t know if we can necessarily expect the same performance.
While OLine is crucial I think it comes down to our DEFENSE playing equally tough!
Whether we play the Niners or the Giants after we smoke some bird turd, it is our defense that will ultimately be the factor when we win our 4th ring.
by Yardpenalty.com on Jan 17, 2012 8:13 PM EST reply actions
We have to establish a run game
Woody should see his carries increase. short,elusive and fast will be just enough to keep moving the chains
"Thirty-seven points on the best defense in the league, suck my d–k" - Bill Belichick
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"You can browse the blog, but you can't participate."
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by BostonBeasts on Jan 17, 2012 8:21 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Rice and Bolden
Making sure we stop the run and check downs in the middle to move the chains, I would like to see the kind of rush we put on Tebow, put on Flacco, even half the success 2.5 sacks, 4 hurries, will result in bad throws ie turnovers. Flush him out of the pocket and force him to throw in the middle amongst Nink/Mayo/Spikes, Or deep up the seem towards Arrington with McCourty keeping the plays in front of him at safety.
Hate to be this guy
But people aren’t even mentioning the Ravens WR Torrey Smith as a guy to watch for either, and I REALLY hope that the Pats aren’t. He might not have the hands Randy Moss did, but he sure has the speed IMO and that can be scary. If the accurate Flacco shows up, I wouldn’t be surprised if Smith ends up burning them for at least one, maybe two or three, long completions.
That should say I REALLY hope that the Pats aren’t overlooking him
by indy pats fan on Jan 17, 2012 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
We are well aware of his speed and I wouldn't be surprised if he got shut down.
I wouldn’t go as far as Randy Moss, but you better bet your bottoms the film on his 2 big games all season will be analyzed in the WAR room. ;) We just have to get physical on the line.
by Yardpenalty.com on Jan 17, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, I guess the point I was trying to make was
I really hope this Sunday isn’t the third ;) Although the kid is freaky fast and part of the reason why his stats aren’t a lot better than they are now is Flacco is so inaccurate at times with the deep ball it seems.
by indy pats fan on Jan 17, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
stopping rice and forcing flacco to try to throw lower percentage passes is the game plan
passes to rice are high percentage and hurt more
Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about a playoff victory?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"
by freeland1787 on Jan 18, 2012 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
No you are right tho, he is really fast
I think the bigger WR’s are the one’s we tend to have problems with, Hakeem Nicks worries me a little when we play ELI’s ugly mug. ;)
by Yardpenalty.com on Jan 18, 2012 7:50 AM EST up reply actions
One of the Pats coaches spoke about him today
after it was noted that he was taken 2 picks after WolVereen. He praised him and described him as the Ravens biggest deep threat, so they are certainly preparing for him.
All Aboard! After we smoke some bird turd don't be surprised if people hop on the pulpit express :)
by Yardpenalty.com on Jan 18, 2012 7:53 AM EST reply actions
That is ...something.
"Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. Every time I call it a business, you call it a game."
"The longer they play, the more they lose. In the end, we get it all."
by JohnHannahRules on Jan 18, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
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by shalimlonim@gmail.com on Feb 4, 2012 7:59 AM EST reply actions
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