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Michael Buchanan Carving Role as Situational Pass-Rusher for New England Patriots – Yahoo Sports

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Michael Buchanan Carving Role as Situational Pass-Rusher for New England Patriots – Yahoo Sports

Good stuff from OT, love when he writes about something I was thinking about writing about and then I don’t have to write about it.

Of the 27 snaps Buchanan has played thus far in the 2013 campaign, 22 have been pass plays and just five have been run plays, according to Pro Football Focus. His performance is based on a limited sample size. Nevertheless, entrusting a greenhorn to create a change of pace over 2012 third-round choice Jake Bequette could be a telling decision.

Brady reliving 2006?| Andy Hart – Patriots.com

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Brady reliving 2006?| Andy Hart – Patriots.com

I know we’re certainly reliving the body language storyline…

Through two weeks working without his previous favorite targets, back in 2006 Brady completed 26 of 52 passes (50-percent) for 483 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for an 85.6 passer rating. Through two weeks in 2013 Brady has completed 48 of 91 throws (52.7-percent) for 473 yards with three touchdowns and one interception for a 74.1 rating.

So with Gronk now ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bucs, how do you think the Pats offense will attack the bucs D?

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Well, who knows what will happen for sure, still seems up in the air a bit, but let’s assume he doesn’t play.

Next thing is whether or not Sudfeld plays. It would be nice to have some kind of threat at tight end in the passing game, even if he is just a rookie who has been inconsistent.

I think we can assume Edelman will see plenty of Revis, so the Pats will have to move him around to make it a little difficult for them to match receivers.

Outside of that there isn’t really much more they can do other than EXECUTE. Catch the ball, run the right routes, etc. It certainly won’t be any easier than it was against the Jets, outside of the fact that the Jets know how to play the Pats, and the Bucs aren’t as familiar.

If the O-line plays well the Pats should win, but expect more inconsistency. I just hope we see some progression from Thompkins and Dobson. Edelman isn’t going to be able to save them as easily as he did against the Jets.

First off, huge fan of the blog. In depth and timely coverage of everything us pats fanatics need to know – keep up the good work. What are your thoughts recently about the secondary? Seemed strong in the 4th vs. jets with 3 picks, but all they’ve faced so far is rookie QBs still becoming acclimated to the speed of the NFL. Dennard seemed refined despite missing preseason, but what happens after his sentencing hearing in December? Will we finally be able to defend the long ball in the playoffs?

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Thanks, and that’s the big question. Of course it’s a little stressful at the moment with Talib missing practice on Monday and Dennard possibly unavail in December depending on what the happens with his probation.

So, the thing to focus on in the coming weeks is the progression of Logan Ryan. One way or another he’s going to be a vital part of this defense and we haven’t seen much of him yet.

At this point we really have no idea what the secondary in January is going to look like. In the best case it’s what we have now. In the worst case, with Dennard out, and Talib battling injuries like last year, it could be Arrington and Ryan with Cole in the slot. Yikes.

As always I continue to worry more about the front seven. If they’re getting great pressure it won’t matter all that much who’s back there. We’ll see how it all plays out, but for now let’s hope Logan Ryan starts to get his feet wet a little more.

Matt Patricia Conference Call Transcript

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Matt Patricia Conference Call Transcript

Q: We’ve seen some contributions from Michael Buchanan, just in terms of that sub-rushing role. What has he been able to do just from when he first arrived as a seventh-round draft choice to the present day to put himself in position to be part of that mix for you?

MP: I think it’s like everybody that comes in day one in the spring. No matter how they arrive here, it’s obviously just trying to go out and prove that they can earn a position on the roster and contribute somehow to the defense, and certainly Michael’s done a good job since he’s been here of improving and trying to the learn the game and trying to get better. Certainly with everybody that is on the roster, we prepare each week to play and to get ready to go out and do our job that weekend. He’s been able to handle that in his capacity and, like I said, do a real good job to improve from his fundamental techniques to everything that we’re asking him to do as a defensive end and just try to get better. So, [he’s] certainly someone that came in and showed us different things throughout the spring and training camp that we thought, ‘He’d be able to help us win.’